Shaped by Motion

Inspired by extraordinary brands, motor racing machines, products, fashion and art, Research Drive explores the stories of products that inspire a generation, achieve the unimaginable and stir the soul. Our creations are ultra-bespoke artifacts that capture the spirit of design, heritage, performance and speed, crafted to withstand time and trends. We pour our hearts into every piece, ensuring that each one embodies the magic of a story worth telling. Designed and meticulously handcrafted in Southern California.

HRC x RD

Decades by Research Drive

Collaborations

Lexus LFA Roar x Angels by Research Drive

Karma Automotive by Research Drive

Our Story
Research Drive is an American luxury brand exploring the intersection of speed, design, and identity. Bridging past and future, it creates wearable artifacts rooted in both motorsport heritage and contemporary fashion culture. Conceived as a skunkworks project by a design team working across automotive and apparel industries, Research Drive began after hours — a quiet rebellion that fused technical utility with experimental form. The earliest pieces were internal-only: custom studio uniforms that reflected the team's obsessions with performance, craftsmanship, and aesthetic discipline. Their presence sparked curiosity among visitors, quickly generating attention across Southern California’s design scene. What began as a private experiment soon evolved into a distinct brand — a new voice in American luxury, shaped by motion, material innovation, and a relentless drive to create.
Partner with us

Nylon House x Research Drive