About

KEMBALii is a culture rooted in music, abstract art, and the liberation of self-expression. Founded in 2020 in New York by a multi-faceted designer, the brand began as a hyper-customization service. The designer collected and sourced vintage T-shirts, customizing each one with the recipient in mind. Once completed, the shirts were given a second life as wearable art pieces.

Inspired by this theme of rebirth, the designer discovered the Indonesian word kembali, meaning “to come back” or “to return.” They then added a second "i" to the word, creating the stylized spelling KEMBALii, with the double “i” symbolizing the brand’s focus on return and transformation.

The designer continued offering hyper-custom services, expanding into a full range of artistic wardrobe pieces — including hand-painted jeans, bleached hoodies, customized sneakers, and what became known as The Kingsman Jackets. These leather jackets were the pinnacle of personalization, designed to tell the wearer’s story through elements like birth year, zodiac sign, favorite lyrics or quotes, spiritual beliefs, cultural background, and more.

The ready-to-wear collection features a unique monogram pattern that incorporates the KEMBALii logo and the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, symbolizing “The Beginning and The End.” Together, they represent life’s eternal cycle: the beginning, the end, and the return. The designer’s intended message is:

“Though our time is limited, our energy never dies.”

This pattern appears on select limited-edition garments, with plans for further expansion.

Since founding KEMBALii, the designer has remained deeply connected to their roots in abstract painting, continuing to offer hyper-custom art pieces for brands and individuals bold enough to invest in true expression.

KEMBALii’s mission is to become the next great household name of our generation by championing the powerful message behind its monogram. A household name that stands for something other than Luxury.