Richard Stark (born May 19, 1960) is an American fashion designer and the co-founder of luxury brand Chrome Hearts.
Before founding Chrome Hearts, Stark represented tanneries and sold leather hides to manufacturers[2] Stark started the business in a Los Angeles garage alongside Leonard Kamhout, a jeweler, and John Bowman, a manufacturer of leather goods.
Eventually, an unexpected gig doing costume design for a B movie, Chopper Chicks in Zombietown, pushed the brand into the mainstream fashion sphere.
Other popular bands like Motley Crüe and Guns N' Roses started wearing the Chrome Hearts' leather pieces and accessories as well and shortly thereafter, Stark opened up the first private store in LA's Skid Row.
Jewelry, the largest source of revenue, became the main focus and Stark explored other avenues including furniture, home goods, and even custom work ranging from pool tables to private jet interiors.