There is no fashion without street culture. Some of the most iconic looks—from the bodega to the Met Gala—were born on a skateboard, or from a group of friends who didn’t give a fuck what the outside world thought of them.
No one knows this better than designer Charles “Chi” Hom.
A San Diego native, Chi grew up in a mecca of action sports culture. Some of his most formative memories and closest friendships were created on a skateboard, and the community that surrounded it became like a second family to him. Whether he was on or off the board, one thing remained constant: a lifelong love of art.
Chi had an innate drive to create—a drive that would eventually propel him into an education at the The Art Institutes.
An education in art and design paired with a deep love and understanding of street culture made young Chi a force to be reckoned with. He soon found himself on the fast track from unpaid intern to designer at the hugely influential Osiris shoes brand.
While this was a big move for an aspiring designer, it was also the beginning of his disillusionment with the money-hungry world of Big Action Sports.
CHAPTER 1: Don't Trip Out.
Chi would go on to work for iconic action sports brands like DC and Neff, creating designs which would become internationally successful—while simultaneously struggling to make ends meet, let alone receive any meaningful recognition for his major achievements.
He quickly realized that, the bigger the brand, the more likely you were to get taken advantage of as a designer.
He also realized that the people in charge of these brands are often only interested in one kind of culture: the culture of personal wealth.
CHAPTER 2: It'll Be OK.
Overworked, underpaid, uninspired, and feeling disconnected from the vital elements of the skateboarding lifestyle that guided him to art in the first place, Chi made a decision that terrifies many young designers:
He left the guaranteed paycheck of a soul-killing international conglomerate and struck out on his own.
As it turns out, it was a very good decision.
CHAPTER 3: Fair Fight.
Now free of middle management, committee-based creative restrictions, and the profit-over-creativity mindset of big brands, Chi has flourished, maintaining his own artistic perspective and enjoying the freedom to create and market his own innovative designs, all while bringing is own unique style and point of view to major international clients like Target and Zumiez.
CHAPTER 4: Original American Gangsta.
Chi’s unwillingness to compromise his creative spirit and his bold decision to buck big money exploitation and do his own thing are the essence of the Z_DROPPED mission, and he saw the collective concept of the brand as a natural fit for an artist looking to maximize creativity and minimize the bullshit politics of the corporate ladder. In his own words:
“I like the story that Z_DROPPED is selling, because it’s my story.”
We couldn’t be more hyped to feature him as an artist and designer.
Welcome to Z_DROPPED Chi.
By: Chi Hom
Don't Trip Long Sleeve.
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Don't Trip Raglan.
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It'll Be OK Long Sleeve.
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Fair Fight Long Sleeve.
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Z_OG Long Sleeve.
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Don't Trip Crop Top.
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It'll Be OK Crop Top.
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It'll Be OK Raglan.
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Fair Fight High Waist.
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Let customers speak for us
My favourite bf tee
I bought this in XL thinking it would be the perfect bf tee. I was right !! I wear it at night and he wears it in the day. It’s fits both of us in the most perfect way. And it’s so soft. LOVE that it’s 100% cotton 🤍
zuri mart
Don't Trip Long Sleeve.
The shirt says it all
Obviously this shirt gets me compliments all day. As soon as people read the bottom half, they can’t stop themselves. Low-key, I’ve worn this 3 days in a row and I LOVE IT !!!
zuri mart
Tuna Bones Crop Top.
Literally my life
This shirt is always giving me attention as it’s an easy ice breaker considering these days, all we wanna do is nothing 😂 It’s super soft and fits perfectly as a crop top !!! Can’t wait to order more designs 🖤
zuri mart
Do Nothing Crop Top.
This one hits!
I've been getting compliments on it already. Loved the entire experience from ordering with Z_DROPPED. Can't wait to see what else drops!
Jason K.
Tuna Bones Long Sleeve.
Loving my new gear!
I got this along with a few other shirts and they are all great quality. The unboxing experience was awesome and I look forward to ordering more from Z_DROPPED!
Jason K.
Z_INC Long Sleeve.
THE SIMPSONS
Love the graphic design done by Keith. I opted for the small skateboard on the front with the large graphic on the back of a white shirt variation and the graphic really pops. Love supporting these artists and Z_DROPPED!
Rolf Guntert
Bart Roth Long Sleeve.
Social media in a nutshell
Love the vibe of all the shirts here. These guys get it. The packaging like a stack of folders is way cool
timothy humphreys
Don't Follow Me Long Sleeve.
Flip ‘em the bird!
Sometimes your spirit animal manifests itself as a rubber ducky who literally can’t even right now. I went with the big square print on the front and love it!
timothy humphreys
effu Tee.
Solid Product
Print quality and shirt quality are good to go. Thin light weight material and the print ink they use isn’t thick and sweaty.
Charles Hom
Fair Fight Tee.
Resident Evil vibes
We stopped the T-Virus from escaping the HIVE and all our managers gave us was a lousy pizza party. Love the Umbrella Corp style logo built out of pizza and a pentagram. Fit is great! Really cool how I was able to customize the logo sizes and placements.
timothy humphreys
Pizza Cult Tee.
Shirt material is awesome, I love the design, it's both cultured yet obscurely subtle, especially with the designer being the brand namesake, with the least background information revealed of the designers on brand. The whole idea behind Z Dropped (a term that I'd never heard or known of before) is uniquely kick-ass, almost like the early beginnings of a supergroup.
Jeffrey
Z_BLOSSOM Tee.
My new favorite tank top, super comfortable in addition to an awesome, cultured design haha
Jeffrey
It'll Be OK Tank Top.
Way better then ok
I am a fan of the quality! washes great, the artwork holds, and still one of the most comfy long sleeves I have ever had. 11/10
F.S.
No Thanks Long Sleeve.
Highly Recommend
Definitely a go to Tee. I got the black tee with the chest logo up and the large logo on the back. Get a lot of compliments on the style of the shirt and look forward to wearing it as the weather continues to warm up. From a sizing standpoint, if you plan on throwing in the dryer after washing, order a size up from your normal size. I'm 6'0" and 165 lbs and the large is perfect (I'm normally a medium). Great design by Z...
Rolf Guntert
Retro Z Tee.
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