Raphael Badalov Opens byraph in Flatiron with 800+ Chrome Hearts Pieces
In Manhattan's Flatiron district, 22-year-old Brooklyn collector Raphael Badalov has launched byraph, showcasing over 800 rare Chrome Hearts items spanning from 1988 to the present. The store, which Badalov designed himself, features a moody ambiance with bespoke furniture and highlights unique sweatshirts, exclusive denim, and elaborate silver jewelry. Badalov's passion for fashion ignited in his childhood, influenced by streetwear trends and his mother's wardrobe. He began collecting Chrome Hearts at 18, concentrating on its limited, artisanal pieces after gaining experience through internships and jobs. His notable clientele includes Cardi B and Young Thug, with significant acquisitions like Karl Lagerfeld's 13 gold items and a pair of denim valued at $250,000. Badalov aims to personalize Chrome Hearts and create his own jewelry line.
Key facts
- Raphael Badalov, 22, opened byraph in Flatiron, New York, featuring over 800 rare Chrome Hearts pieces from 1988 to today.
- The store was designed by Badalov and includes custom furniture, Persian rugs, and glass vitrines displaying jewelry and objects.
- Badalov's collection includes Karl Lagerfeld's private Chrome Hearts gold collection, bought for about $1 million.
- He was banned from all Chrome Hearts stores but restored ties after returning a stolen $25,000 purple office chair to founder Richard Stark.
- Badalov's clients include Cardi B, Young Thug, Central Cee, and Devin Booker.
- He documented a $1 million haul in Japan and sold over $100,000 in China during a three-month trip.
- The store offers garments from $700 T-shirts to a $250,000 friends-and-family denim pair with pony-hair patches.
- Badalov plans to launch his own jewelry line inspired by Chrome Hearts' craftsmanship.
Entities
Artists
- Raphael Badalov
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Virgil Abloh
- Richard Stark
- Cardi B
- Young Thug
- Central Cee
- Devin Booker
Institutions
- Chrome Hearts
- byraph
- VFiles
- Opening Ceremony
- Moncler
- Off-White
- Stark
- Patek Philippe
- Vogue
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Flatiron
- Brooklyn
- Los Angeles
- Philippines
- Japan
- China
- Asia
- Hong Kong
- High Line