Discover the Story Behind The Original — A Journey of Faith, Loyalty, and Being True
You might wonder, Why The Original? Here’s my story.
I grew up surrounded by fake people. My mom would say one thing to my face but do the opposite behind my back. I had no male role models except for 2Pac. My uncles were selfish and surrounded by so-called friends. And my father? That’s an even more complicated story.
My father is the second son of Francesco De Virgilio, the founder of the legendary V6 engine. Francesco married Rita, niece of Vincenzo Lancia — the founder of the Italian car brand Lancia. But I only discovered this in 2019, when I met my father for the first time at age 35. Unfortunately, my father turned out to be fake too.
Despite many painful experiences, in 2010, a miracle changed my life for the better. I became very close to God and started over, putting my past behind me — but never forgetting it. God taught me a new way to live: to be real, loyal, honest, loving, and caring.
I don’t want to be like my mother, father, or uncles. The lessons I’ve learned from God transformed me into The Original — helping me become a true king. We were not born to be slaves but kings and queens.
My designs are a reminder of who you really are — a message that you have a purpose, and that purpose serves a greater plan. God has a future for you, and wearing my designs tells the world that We Are The Original. We were born to be real, loyal, honest, loving, and fearless.
Let’s change the world — not by being fake, but by being The Original.
I would be a fool to go back to who I used to be.
Dear God, please lead me to my destiny.
— Aclam Giovanni De Virgilio
