CHI worn beside the South Florida ocean

Our instinct

Coastal Human Instinct

Born outside.

From the edge of land and water.

CHI was born from the South Florida lifestyle—the early launch, the long paddle, the road south, and the people who make the wild places feel like home.

It is an instinct to explore both land and water, made into pieces that belong wherever the day takes you.

South Florida palms and coastCHI hats outdoors

The people

Meet the team

Julian Quetgles

Julian Quetgles

Founder & Creative Director

Born on the water, shaped by the coast.

Nick Amunategui

Nick Amunategui

Head of Design

Turning instinct into pieces you can wear.

Tyler Bodenweber

Tyler Bodenweber

Brand & Community

Connecting CHI to the people who live it.

More than a place.

It's an instinct.