About Zealous Rebellious Clothing

About Me

I’m Carl, the one-man team behind Zealous Rebellious Clothing®.

I started ZR in North Wales in 2023, combining my love of classic cars, music and alternative clothing. At the beginning, I had no idea where to start. I created testers, learned as I went and decided to throw myself straight into the deep end by booking five events.

That leap of faith paid off, and I went on to sell hundreds of tops. After that, I took a short break to rethink everything, plan the next stage properly and decide how I wanted ZR to grow. I chose to bring everything in-house and do it all myself. I also collaborate with talented independent artists from around the world, working together to bring some of my ideas and designs to life.

I also wanted to make my VW Beetle a bigger part of the brand, bringing together my love of classic cars, music and alternative clothing in a way that feels personal to me.

Every design is created with its own attitude and story. I work from my small setup in North Wales, putting real time and care into every order.

ZR isn’t a massive company or a faceless fashion brand. It’s an independent clothing brand built from the ground up by one person—with plenty of determination, a rebellious streak and a love for doing things differently.

Crafted with conviction. Worn with purpose.

Be Different. Be Rebellious.