The Story Behind The Original
I grew up around fake people. People who said one thing to my face — but something completely different behind my back.
I had no real male role models around me. Only pain, disappointment, confusion… and music artists like 2Pac became some of the only voices speaking about loyalty, struggle and reality.
My uncles were selfish. Many people around me had so-called friends, but no real loyalty. And my father? That story is even more complicated.
Long story short — my father is the second son of Francesco De Virgilio, the founder of the V6 engine. Francesco married Rita, the niece of Vincenzo Lancia — founder of the Italian car brand Lancia.
But the crazy part is this: I did not discover any of this until 2019. I met my father for the very first time at the age of 35.
And honestly… that relationship brought more disappointment than healing. More proof that the world teaches people how to wear masks instead of being real.
Then God changed everything
In 2010, a miracle happened in my life. A real encounter with God completely changed my direction.
I started over. Not pretending my past never happened — but refusing to let it define my future.
God began teaching me a completely different way to live. He taught me loyalty. Honesty. Love. Integrity. Courage. Purpose.
I realized something powerful: I did not want to become like the people who hurt me. I wanted to become The Original God created me to be.
That is where The Original was born. Not just a brand. A message. A movement. A reminder.
Born To Be Kings & Queens
We were never created to live like slaves to fear, fake identities or the opinions of people. We were created with value. With purpose. With identity.
True Kings & Queens are not defined by money, status or fame. They are defined by character. By faith. By truth.
Every design I create is meant to remind you who you are. To encourage you when life gets heavy. To remind you that God still has a plan and future for your life.
This is how we find each other.
Not by pretending. Not by following the crowd. But by being real. Loyal. Fearless. Honest. Faith-filled.
Wearing The Original is more than fashion. It is telling the world:
“We were born to be The Original.”
Not fake versions of ourselves. Not copies of culture. But people transformed by God.
I would be a fool if I ever went back to who I used to be.
Dear God,
please lead me to my destiny.
— Aclam Giovanni De Virgilio
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