In the past 10 years, Christian clothing has become a booming industry. With the growing popularity of church-growth programs, Disciple Now’s, and youth events, Christian t-shirts are something that we all now love to have in our closet. But among the event t-shirts and church-customized clothing, often original, catchy shirts are hard to find, and up-and-coming clothing companies even harder. We have compiled some of the newest and coolest companies in today’s Christian clothing industry, and not only do they have great shirts, they have great stories as well!
One Truth Onetruth.com
This company truly has roots in youth culture. Its founder, Jeremy, was very involved in what he calls the “hardcore scene��? as a young man. Because of its focus on clothing and identity, Jeremy saw his wardrobe as an expression of identity. So when he came to know Christ, he naturally wanted to identify himself with Christ in the same way. The neighborhood bookstore clothing line just didn’t cut it in the hip culture he was accustomed to, so he started creating his own clothing… and then clothing for his friends and family. Visitors can shop from their website, and will find a wide range of clothing from young and hip, to more simple and conservative. The company sums up their purpose with, “In our culture, almost every shirt promotes something… and if just one person is encouraged to think about their eternal destiny and relationship with God because of these shirts, it’s all worth it.��?
Jacob’s Well Jwellclothing.com
Jacob’s Well is a company that seeks to inspire and entice those who see their clothing. Many of their shirts are designed to cause by-passers to question their lives, their spirituality, or maybe just the meaning of the shirt in general. Attention-getting apparel is their specialty, and their styles lean more toward the youthful, punkish crowd that often has such trouble finding cool new designs. This company does indeed “challenge the world to reflect on how they are living, and who they are living for” through these very unique clothing designs.
Jesus Is a Rebel Jesusisarebel.com
This clothing group is formed by 6 guys and one “decision-making” girl who definitely have a passion for spreading the word. They promote the belief that by being Christians we are automatically committing to be “rebels to the world” and their shirts definitely express this defiant enthusiasm. Their simple shirts call viewers to think in a different way about the Jesus and the Christian walk that many of us have created in our minds. Slogans such as “Jesus Is A Rebel” and “Jesus Was Homeless” grace many of their designs, and many more embrace today’s political agenda, yet refocus it on the duties of the Christian life. Based in California, this company encourages believers in their walk, as they believe that “being a Christian is about the most counter-culture and rebellious thing you can do.”
Don’t Be Pimped Dontbepimped.com
This company is the epitomy of gothic culture “turned Christian. This site focuses on reaching those who have turned to the typical counter-culture available to today’s youth, and meeting them where they stand. They also market music from alternative Christian rappers and singers in their local California area. Their designs are created to reach out to “a generation that has real questions, real struggles, and real life issues.” While many may be offended by their shirts that say “The Devil is a Pimp, Don’t Be His Ho”, the company firmly explains the design in that “Satan is PIMPIN’ this generation and his first stop on the block is the “church”. They believe that Christian society has become soft in its treatment of sin and its reaction to today’s pop culture, and their shirt designs are created to make us face this situation and “take a firm stand against the lies of the enemy”. Beware… their website might offend you, but if you allow yourself to spend a few minutes there, it will make you highly sympathetic with today’s generation.
1 Of 1 1of1clothing.com
In a society that often sees Christianity as a limiting lifestyle, this company’s purpose is to express that Jesus came to bring life. Through their products and clothing, they “desire to echo Christ, and bring a life-giving message… to a culture that needs it.” They promote the concept that every person is unique and we are all created individually to be exactly who God wants us to be. Their clothing lines feature simple designs that focus on the wearer’s identity as a believer… no slogans or catchy phrases; just simple words and images that say it for you. This company is also very involved in ministries and in getting the word out about up-and-coming Christian musicians. Forming a circle of support for their community and causes, this involved clothing company definitely deserves our support in return.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:03 am
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June 18th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Check out this company, I’m the photographer who took all those images on the front of the website. The owner is Mica!
January 26th, 2012 at 12:35 am
Great article. I understand this is geared more toward men, but you should also check out Nicole Katherine Designs. The designer/owner is a Christian, who creates vintage inspired apparel (1940′s and 1950′s influenced). While her stuff is geared more toward the rockabilly scene, swing dancers and vintage enthusiasts, she’s expanding her demographic focus and designs her clothing to honor Christ. Everything is modest, but beautiful, feminine and allows women to be “sexy” but not in a revealing way. So different then what the mainstream clothing companies are pushing these days. Nicole Katherine has proven that you can honor Christ and still be noticed and not look like a total nerd