Is Chrome Hearts (Still) Cool?

[@haroldgrey134]

Chrome is for final boss hypebeasts. The dude from 2015 with off white, louis x supreme & yeezies is now wearing full chrome today.

[@noahtings4453]

this is facts! its the final level to the closet for sure!

[@BraveNewWear]

boss music starts playing when you walk into their store

[@truevanpencil5403]

I think in the US it’s final boss. In Europe I’d say it hasn’t the same pull at all. The chrome hearts story has a strong association with England and the punk scene but even then that hasn’t really translated into it being hugely desirable.

[@brandonguitar336]

@@BraveNewWearnah but Forreal you will walk out with your pockets drained

[@bntrs]

Final boss hypebeasts and intro level repfam. Muh logos and lead poisoning

[@truevanpencil5403]

Anyone who can sell silver at gold prices is a genius imo but for the price point I’m never coppin CH 😂

[@kairosiwobho]

The streetwear clothes, especially the Matty Boy designed stuff, is basically tasteless rapper flex wear... would not touch it with a 10 foot pole 😭

[@TylerRamos-h2o]

Bro you literally dressed like somebodies grandpa about to go to church lmao

[@Scf_Rick]

😂

[@MatthewBrodericksBeret]

Dude you dress like absolute dog shit

[@glenndanzigsmanycats2045]

Chrome hearts is a cool brand but their stuff is overpriced as all fuck. Its sterling silver, you can find similar things at antique stores for like a 20th of the price (im only talking about the jewelry btw, i have no comment on the logomania clothes)

[@infaredx]

You are not the target demographic of Chrome Hearts.

[@glenndanzigsmanycats2045]

@@infaredx idc, im still allowed to have an opinion.

[@Dazulolwarrior]

​@@infaredxyea im not fucking stupid

[@junyaiwase]

@@infaredxyeah, who wants to be a walking lick, that’s not a cool demographic to be apart of

[@jaydubs6354]

@@Dazulolwarrioryeah I actually own some of their stuff. I’d never buy the crazy overpriced stuff like their jeans or flannels. Even though they look cool it’s really not my style. I like the flannels but fuck I’m not paying 2k+ for a flannel with silver buttons 😂 or 10k for Levi’s with patches haha. I have a couple hoodies/t’s a necklace and two rings. I don’t really feel any need to buy more tbh. There’s a lot of other good brands out there that are more accessible and better priced. Chrome hearts stuff is also very graphic/logo heavy and I’m kinda getting away from that.

[@dailydriveasmr]

There's the Chome Hearts that Richard stark designed for the likes of The Rolling Stones or Guns N Roses, and then there's chrome hearts for rap music videos and then there's chrome hearts for logo mania hype beasts with daddy's credit card. Weird it's all the same brand, but there's definitely layers to this.

[@5naf6]

the jewelry has always given me 60year old rockstar vibes, like the stuff Slash and Nikki Sixx wear now

[@cactusjack2264]

@@5naf6facts, definitely give me Motörhead Lemmy vibes

[@NeonDemonP]

Those sweatpants were actually a website exclusive, there are a few pieces with similar graphics. They don't drop clothing online often, but they shock drop occassionally. Same for hats, denim, and other items.

[@BraveNewWear]

Actually a really useful tip that at least provides some context for the URL print, appreciate this info

[@dopae]

@@BikeLife1 "its an investment" yeah bro because things never fall in value and always keep rising like they used to!

[@BikeLife1]

@@dopae Its already worth over double what i paid but okay pal. I buy shit to wear not flip so i dont care but if thats not good returns to you then idk what your idea of investment is. Have fun with Spy and S&P

[@dopae]

@@BikeLife1 great good for you! but chrome hearts is likely not a good investment... people said the same thing about box logos 5 years ago and I don't see 10k jeans going much higher

[@BikeLife1]

@@dopae Yeah those patched jeans i just stay away from. Ive just been grabbing any site release besides shoes and they for the most part double in value on the apps like stock x and grailed etc

[@kswag]

I like the designs of their jewelry but I do think it's overpriced. The first and last piece of jewelry I bought from them is a 2nd hand cemetery ring I got for $500. I wear it everyday and get compliments on it so I love the ring and think the purchase was worth it. Everything else like their clothes are just corny to me tho.

[@yuzip]

The story with Cher just scream LA crackhead grindset, it seems like that was the plan all along, establish themselves as a brand for celebrities, clothing for bikers is just a cover up. There's no denying about the quality of these garments, yet only celebrities have opportunity/reason/money to flex them, as for mere mortals you better be lowkey about it to get some style points from likeminded fashion enthusiasts.

[@angelcee600]

what’s blud yappin bout

[@meechie2067]

CH is like any other luxury brand they NEED to sell the crappy sweats and tees to hype beasts to be able to afford making these insanely high priced 1/1 items that they know may or may not sell anytime soon and still be able to pay rent consistently same with the cdg converse they make those so she can make the incredibly niche things she shows in her runway collections

[@nightmarevalkyrie]

The Great Frog also does stuff imo that’s very comparable.

[@stonepanunzio9633]

Great Frog is Goated. Fortunate to have a few pieces that I adore

[@nathanmowat]

The Joe Foti stuff that is older as far as apparel is some of my favourite Chrome Hearts stuff from the early 2000's, just slightly more unique or stand out ish in my opinion than your typical CH stuff bit still has the Chrome Hearts feel more so than Matty Boy.

[@xanira6367]

i like the style and design of chrome hearts artisan grade stuff, but pricing it reasonably should be expected when its already expensive in the first place. id rather go to someone and get it custom made at some outrageous price

[@higguma]

If you're fanning chrome hearts born in 2000s as a tiktok user, no. If you resell, no. If you own it as a family heirloom, yes. Edit: I said this before watching the video and then I hear the Karl Lagerfeld quote on heirlooms (i dont know anything abt chrome besides the jeans and jewlery)😮

[@brandonguitar336]

I buy there silver rings all time what’s wrong with That

[@Dinkleberryking69]

@@brandonguitar336nothing I’ve had quite a few chrome pieces and my classic oval is the only piece that gets worn every day

[@quattro4l192]

Im stoned as fuck whilst watching then and at 6:51 when you put the audio clip in the background I couldn’t stop cracking up 😂

[@kazonikz]

Your fashion videos are way more interesting than other fashion channels, subscribed

[@BraveNewWear]

God bless dude, thanks for joining ❤️

[@the_CHAR_official]

Chrome farts

[@BraveNewWear]

I should have just said that and ended the video, made it like 5 seconds long

[@williamzboch2774]

Chrome sharts

[@ew_barf]

chrome barfs

[@btuard]

I have a few CH rings I've bought second hand, wear them every so often, I also have started taking a liking to rick owens jewelry which is becoming more accessible, but that's more in direction of brutalism, even though a lot of people mix CH and Rick especially hypebeasts.

[@AvantGrimm]

I understand the kinds of thoughts that pop into peoples heads when they hear the word “rapper” or “celebrity” (unfortunate but inescapable), however there are nuances and context to everything. Some people no matter what title is associated with them do indeed have taste and deep love for something beyond the “flex” value, Just saying.

[@MS-zs6qw]

Happy you are back 🙏🏻

[@BraveNewWear]

happy 2 b back

[@guillermogonzalez6929]

There are definitely layers to chrome hearts, the hype beasts with logo mania, and then you have the true essence of the grand when you look closer into their jewelry and heritage and leather and wood pieces. Their customer pieces are what really sell me on the brand, as long as their leather goods. They’re logo mania clothes tho….

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Was Chrome Hearts ever "cool" ? It's the newest variation of the mid 2000s Affliction, American Fighter, UFC Bro look combined with healthy dose of Chris Angel goth spooky aesthetic. It's, to put it mildly, not for me.

[@BraveNewWear]

oh man Chrome Hearts must be Criss Angel's favorite brand as well good point

[@natalier7204]

Thanks for putting it into words. The fleur de lis was on my high school blazer and the crucifix design was in our school chapel in Australia. No appeal to me either. I do like that they control their own production and quality control in house though.

[@spuckuk7039]

The jewelry still looks great, the clothing is corny

[@BraveNewWear]

kinda agree here

[@johnnyc.3261]

My friend in San Diego was from LA and friends with the owner of Chrome Hearts and would give me their clothes for free because they wanted to have people they thought were fashionable in SD to wear it. I wasn’t crazy about the gear but wore it and they did have some cool pieces but I’m kicking myself for not saving those pieces. Probably worth a ton now. I honestly didn’t think they’d blow up like this but good for them. They clearly had a vision.

[@BraveNewWear]

Johnny, you FOOL! The even the most busted T shirt you had is probably worth at least $300 now. But I think about CH's success is they could have compromised at any point and lost their "cool" but it doesnt seem like they have. So it wasn't easy I'm sure to predict where they'd be today.

[@BroadLyte]

You can walk into any CH store fyi, if a SA is available they’ll show you round. You might have to wait, or they might not have anyone free at that time or day but that’s how I always do it, kinda fun😂

[@alessiolifraine7648]

i just think the jewellery looks cool

[@hoodbyair223]

I would love to see Richard full closed, all his 1/1 jeans.

[@janitor1165]

I love chrome hearts because their jewelry fits perfectly into my style. It's really a shame it's been hyped so much.

[@BraveNewWear]

I can't knock their jewelry too much, it seems to be pretty nice stuff if a little pricey

[@Mearcliff]

spooky, I was just watching some chrome hearts videos an hour ago

[@BraveNewWear]

maybe youtube is HAUNTED!

[@virtual_fame8967]

I hate that people actually are reviewing the sweatpants and merch shirts, why? That’s the least relevant part of the brand, that shit is merch to fund the actual project at the brand and Laurie Lynn has said so. The actual clothes chrome hearts makes is incredible, the custom button ups and the cut of the jackets is really nice, so far all the KZbinrs that have made these videos don’t do much research into the brand other than surface level.

[@BraveNewWear]

In all fairness...I am positive about the brand in this video, celebrating the core elements that make any of its pieces superb. And beyond reading and watching multiple pieces, I went to the Chrome Hearts store and spend maybe 30 minutes just asking the staff questions. But in part CH is deliberately opaque, and there is a lot that I cut from any video I make (which included more about the clothes you're describing above) But I can understand your frustration if you feel like a brand you like never gets the coverage you think it deserves, but ultimately the streetwear/ merch are what I have access to and they ARE chrome hearts clothes and they are sold for a pretty penny so they're as legitimate I think as Gucci's logo t-shirts. Either way, I do appreciate the debate.

[@virtual_fame8967]

@@BraveNewWear I get it, it just seams like a waste of information to focus on the merch when you could show off the real side of chrome hearts, chrome hearts is also first and foremost a furniture manufacturer.

[@J_Dubb1]

@@virtual_fame8967 It's not really a waste of information, these pieces are what most normal people have access to and what a lot of people associate with the brand, for better or (def) for worse. Many youtubers do not have access to the pieces you describe, and BNW seemingly (and I respect this) wants to review/discuss pieces he can lay his hands on and legitimately critique their quality and style. I thought his thoughts on the jewellery and the silver hardware were pretty on point, I really like that aspect of CH. You have to work what what you have access to if you want to be genuine and I feel like he did that. Would have been really cool to see some high end pieces though for sure, and he did show a lot of photography of the more limited stuff being made back in the day as well as some modern stuff. All around I appreciate the vid

[@PangXueYu]

Wow I didn’t know that.

[@chuckielong1]

Its weird because the brand is for that biker look but its so dam pricey that I cant see any biker would bother with. I do like the jewelry and been wanting a bracelet from them but no way I’m spilling 1k on silver….

[@tsujigiri7]

For the jewelry, King Baby is the closest alternative, also LA biker aesthetic. Scott Kay, Crazy Pig Designs, Travis Walker, and The Great Frog also have very similar pieces and are much less expensive.

[@ALT3RZxx]

Great vid as always

[@BraveNewWear]

ty, as always

[@karstenkroening]

This is an amazing video man

[@lilian6156]

one of the coolest brand name in my opinion

[@Mushr00mTea]

real

[@jaysons7581]

😂😂😂

[@nathanmowat]

Still one of my favourite brands despite the hate it gets, I get why people think it's over saturated though.

[@chrismoore950]

I couldn't understand what brand did the guest say is a good alternative?

[@verlegenemandarine]

Enfants riches deprimes

[@LOWluxury]

hi it's me! I did say ERD, which is my personal pick of some favorite sterling jewelry. If I were to give a more unbiased opinion though I'd probably say Parts of Four - incredible stuff that I really appreciate just not as much my style

[@PangXueYu]

I have many Tiffany and Chrome hearts rings, and I found even Tiffany loose to Chrome Hearts in sterling silver Jewelry quality. Chrome hearts silver quality is amazingly good imo.

[@journey3030]

Happy to see a new vid doggy

[@BraveNewWear]

bork bork

[@nebalot5926]

absolutely love that death grips t-shirt

[@cms3000]

I think that Karl lagerfeld was more sleepy than creepy Joe when he said that.

[@LuisMercadoorg]

Some of their jewelry and their sunglasses line are really great

[@astro.avesta]

omg amazing collab!

[@BraveNewWear]

lol ty

[@VuNguyen-fv5jl]

Why does Killian look so different in that camera angle. Looks like he lost so much weight 😂

[@BraveNewWear]

i think its just the wide angle lens imo

[@LOWluxury]

I think it is the lens but that was also my first day out n about after a full week of being sick so you may be onto something at the same time

[@ThePeacePlant]

​@@LOWluxury I hope you get sober soon. Do it for yourself. Drugs suck and I did a lot.

[@LOWluxury]

@@ThePeacePlant Been sober (aside from very light social drinking) since I was 17! Did inpatient, outpatient, whole nine yards. Been there done that my friend.

[@realtimesample]

the whole time i thought chrome hearts was expensive because it was made of chrome.. turns out its expensive because they want it to be...

[@alphablade8727]

Hey may I know what brand your leather jacket is?

[@spuckuk7039]

looks like a schott perfecto

[@BraveNewWear]

Its ACTUALLY vintage, bought it from a thrift store with the tag taken out. I know its calf leather, and it doesn't feel or look that old, I don't think it was a REALLY nice jacket but maybe 1 or 2 steps below Schott. But its a nice n thick and I only spent $30 on it

[@davidallen346]

You and Brad Hall, Tuba Avalon are the most unique fashion clothing. shoes accesory reviewers on KZbin

[@3masouri]

who cares if it’s cool or trendy just wear whatever you want

[@JafacaksWasTaken]

damn boy you got lil fingernails

[@ryanp6556]

I was severely disturbed seeing his fingernails, they are disgusting

[@neekituh]

I'm saying, I immediately looked at mine to compare and his are so small like wtf 😭

[@BraveNewWear]

I KNOW OK?

[@BraveNewWear]

I'll make sure to get acrylics next time I show my shameful fingernails 😭

[@kqw1176]

Your videos are entertsining and educattionsl. Keep up the great work!

[@memopinzon]

I lost my sides with the URL drip 🤣

[@BraveNewWear]

i almost lost my mind just looking at it 🙃

[@ma_martin]

have you seen dg live? :)

[@cheetonips6399]

It was amazingly cool, California core, dark glam rockstar biker America… back in the early 2000’s when they were mad expensive and exclusive but not yet a parody of themselves, they were (still are but less so with the fuck ass hats and hoodies) a lifestyle brand for the wealthy that didn’t fit the more traditional luxury

[@icountupfast]

just found your channel man i love it so far :) just subbed

[@ratboy4169]

fashion always brings the mockery, waiting on the two left shoes.

[@finnmcginn9931]

Fashion icon Moses The Jeweler loves it so i think I'll pass.

[@96vetements]

guys pls don't hate on my chrome jewelry I spent like 65k on chrome jewelry and accessory's

[@DubUltra]

is this the same guy as rusty cage?

[@fanaticist]

70s, LA, and yes what a biker would think is cool.

[@tr6pst6r]

Better than anything off white made that’s for sure

[@Mx_Skull]

(Sorry for the long post, I just got a Reddit account and I've picked up some bad habits) All the logo prints (call it "merch", cuz it is) and massive replica market dilutes the brand so much. I don't know how much exclusivity they can really offer... unless you're into them for at least 10k, 20k. And if that's where you're at, you have the resources to engage with exclusivity in a thousand ways, but you chose Chrome Hearts... not exactly the most tasteful or interesting move. Lots of copycat, try-hard energy, cuz it's all so flashy, you're basically locked in to trying to look like a celebrity whether or not you are. And Drake's car... if anyone like, sent me a picture of that and said "bro check this out so cool" I might just block that person unless they were a leatherworker or an upholsterer themselves and had something interesting to say about it aside from "wow much brand very visible big money wow". I get the sense that the founders are two master craftsmen who wanna make crazy shit for celebrities (cuz who else can front the cash?).... and they rely on their tees and other logo-printed stuff to sell at an insane markup so the brand never dies. It's just business, but the pricing itself creates an illusion of exclusivity, and competes with the actual substance of the brand. But if you work as a fry cook, you could still theoretically save up for a $500 t-shirt. From a brand perspective, if your sh*t is so hype and fire etc etc that every other dork with TikTok and a Grailed account will not give up until they are flashing your logo in every possible circumstance, it's this dork army that starts to take over the representation.

[@johngraham4584]

the great frog is for cool kids

[@BraveNewWear]

PROVE IT

[@BOOLERTHANOPPS]

Finally someone who mentions Karl Lagerfeld when speaking about Chrome Hearts. He’s the only reason I know about Chrome Hearts.

[@mitchtouesnard5520]

Great video

[@dinochavez]

lookn like KD Lang in the biker jacket dafuq wit dem short fingernails??

[@Topscura]

Clocks & Colours for heavy sterling silver jewelry. You’re welcome.

[@kevinl9402]

The www designates it was an online exclusive drop.

[@virtual_fame8967]

Also dude is suggesting buying from Groupie and Justin Reed?? Lmao both those guys got caught selling fake chrome hearts.

[@TEEZUSDA1]

If you’ve never heard of GOODART HLYWD, you’re missing out. Better quality.. made in a foundation L.A. people you can meet and have a conversation with and not some mass produced “hypebeast” style brand

[@Keker8887]

when is the closet haul vid???

[@alejandroalfaro573]

is Brave New Wear still cool?

[@BraveNewWear]

the answer...never was 😣

[@hoodbyair223]

prices are fine, rappers made it even bigger. rings or hats, 250 usd. jeans start from 1500 usd.

[@0382k]

A lot of fakes are sold on groupie I would be cautious when shopping on there.

[@comicog3]

Joe Biden joke was great. I've always found Chrome Hearts to be incredibly cheesy. But I guess it's just not for me.

[@carlangasa4622]

This guy looks like Steve Buscemi

[@BraveNewWear]

i get that a lot tbh

[@DivineYeezy]

Chrome hearts definitely had that cachet in them until every rapper started flexing their .925 sterling silver chrome and every trendy opium boy tried to get a piece of fake chrome clothing

[@anotherdaysunday]

clothes: its just independent skate company lmao - 10 years late

[@Projectex44]

Was a good vid ty

[@BraveNewWear]

np

[@Dr.reese_UBR3]

400$ for washed out sterling is crazy. I can make custom molds and make the same design for 100$ 😂😂

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

"Bikers" must mean something different in my country. They dont dress like Brett Michaels around here.

[@pl9nningforburial]

shi lame as soon as drake or the kardashians wear it

[@orson4099]

Apparently Mattyboy is no longer with the brand, which gives me hope, I like the silver and the leather but the rest is kinda trash overpriced

[@Forthreee]

Plot twist; people who been wearing chrome don’t care about if it’s hype or not. Actually we prefer it to not trend

[@Tomkr310]

Gives me Chris angel vibes back in the 2000s 🤮

[@Mrletitgo]

I like the hoodie but to me it’s overrated. Chrome hearts is just another Ed Hardy

[@helloworld1476]

you look like a young steve buscemi

[@filmmoviePRODUCTIONS]

Christian is back, nature is healing

[@SxiiJXii]

lol all the knock offs are on etsy for like 50-60 bucks

[@hoodbyair223]

W Cher, W CDG founder

[@ezra420420]

many other jewelers with reasonable price

[@Vlogsthatflex]

Tbh chrome hearts not for everyone shouldn’t be 💯

[@hoodbyair223]

Chrome dont give a f, they can charge whatever they want. give me another brand like this.

[@jofieji5312]

The audacity to show them nubs off up close in the video.

[@2damncold]

Bias cut return?

[@BraveNewWear]

Kilian is demanding a $50 million contact like Joe Rogan or he wont return to the pod 😔

[@oakmex5109]

Only in the Asian market 😢

[@EWWWYOURFAC3]

Fashion is all fads and trends that eventually get played out

[@Scf_Rick]

Don’t hate if you can’t afford it

[@Behzey2fly]

By bully you mean criticize?

[@FinBotInsights]

Air mess not Her-Mez

[@BabyJesus66]

Chrome Hearts is repetitive trash. Those rings are probably 50 cents worth of silver, and the same ugly repetitive crap designs. Theyre cool because theyre expensive and celebs wear them. Thats it.

[@thechancellor842]

Yeah no go for the chrome. I just don’t like sterling silver either. Just gold for me.

[@magnusholmes]

its not cool but its good

[@magnusholmes]

just moved to new york lets hang out