How Havoc Henry's Chris Heyn Is Reimagining Preppy Style With A Cool Kid Edge

Those are two of my biggest influences for sure. I hated the word preppy for so long and rejected it whenever it was tied to me, but I grew up in Connecticut, was voted “preppiest” in the high school year book superlatives (against my will), and was in a fraternity in college….so as much as I rejected the term, I grew to learn that it's likely just part of my DNA I could not run from anymore. Eighties and '90s Ralph Lauren/Tommy Hilfiger is a huge inspiration as well and captured a timeframe and idea perfectly. At my core, I would say the brand and what I am building is traditional with a modern twist and spice. As much as I am obsessed with Chrome Hearts and it's been my favorite go-to brand for the past several years….I know that’s not actually ME or what I am. Authenticity I think is huge for any brand, and I am trying to convey the lighthearted preppy factor with a modern edge of street style and flair. Style is all about having fun and expressing yourself, and in these early pieces I am trying to bring that out. I am trying to capture the traditional classic feel and old Hollywood vibe, with a mix of new age and fashion.