The brand was created by Richard Stark in 1988 and remains owned by the Stark family to this day, with every piece made by hand in their Hollywood factory. While they work on and release a wide variety of items, their most identifiable and popular piece is undoubtedly the Chrome Hearts Hat. The anti-establishment attitude carried by Chrome Hearts has led to a sporadic and unpredictable release schedule, making the brand especially hard to get ahold of.