OUR

STORY

Our apparel carries the message that everyone can build their own Empires.

We strive to inspire others to stick their heads at cloud-level & turn dreams into reality.

Empire in the Air began as a solo-project by ChiChai when she was a freshman at San Jose State University in California. She would sporadically design and sell t-shirts from her dorm.

It wasn't until her last year of college in 2013 when Empire in the Air formed a team and a stronger foundation. Beginning then -- with Chris, Sam, Ray, and Aiko -- Empire in the Air became the brand you know today.

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We are a streetwear brand who 1) designs apparel carrying the message "you can build your own empire too" & 2) hosts events and collaborates with other organizations to support San Francisco Bay Area communities. 

OUR TEAM

chichai

art director, founder

wearing: Hometown Hero Jersey

ray

visual producer

wearing: Logo Longsleeve

chris

operations, photographer

wearing: Tagged Hoodie (Bone)

aiko

sales, event coordinator

wearing: San Jose Tee

sam

public relations, event coordinator

wearing: Hella Bay Tee

kat

event coordinator

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wearing: Mustard Tagged Tee

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aljhecia

design associate

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wearing: Overwatch Tee