Founded in 2011 by Sk8thing, Toby Feltwell and Hishiyama Yutaka, CAV EMPT (C.E) has built a distinctive identity through clothing, graphics and a wide range of cultural references.
The brand's name takes inspiration from caveat emptor — Latin for "buyer beware" — as referenced in Philip K. Dick's science-fiction novel Ubik. The connection reflects an interest in science fiction and ideas surrounding technology and contemporary life that have continued to surface throughout C.E.'s work.
Visually, C.E. is recognized for graphic-heavy designs that bring together unexpected imagery and references across familiar streetwear silhouettes. Rather than following a single theme or offering a straightforward message, its collections often leave space for individual interpretation.
More than a decade since its beginnings, C.E. continues to approach clothing on its own terms, maintaining the distinctive visual language that has shaped the brand from the start.
CAV EMPT will be available soon online at HBX and available offline at Gallery HBX now.