Our Story

The idea of Messiah Originals was born in June 2019 and was created after a frustrated search for Christian apparel.  I was proud of my faith and who I had become, but wasn’t comfortable yet talking to others about it, not that I even knew what to say.

I was looking for a tee to represent my new team. I came across some Christian clothing but TBH I didn’t like it. It didn’t appeal to me and wasn’t modern.   

I always had a passion for streetwear. Tees, hoodies and a good pair of kicks. I found there was nothing in the market that was modern nor fashionable. Able to be blended with mainstream fashion, able to be worn to church and then out for the day. Have impact but also fit in.

I thought to myself there must be a way of representing our faith, empowering others to embrace their faith while also creating conversation about our faith. Then it hit me like a left hook and all I heard is ‘STAND IN THE GAP’. What did that mean?

After a week or so on thinking of this I realised that we are called to stand in the gap between the LOST and GOD, the LOST and the ENEMY. We are called to be an example of the grace and mercy GOD has given us, and we are called to lead by example to the LOST of the freedom GOD provides.

Then it hit me deeper. Create comfortable, fashionable, inspirational streetwear fashion that stands in the gap. Visible and available to all walks of society.

The rest of the story is history but ask me about it sometime, I'd love to sit down and tell you about it.

Each morning I pray that someone sees one of our garments and thinks ‘Jesus’, and that the planted seed is nurtured by the Holy Spirit to bring someone closer to God and Jesus. Each walk and journey are different, and we support each person on their path.

I am truly humbled by the support and encouragement I have received so far to bring this vision to life and make a difference. There is nothing like this in Australia and only a few in the world so we are trailblazing new ground in the name of God.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in this and making it possible.

Feel free to contact me anytime at michael@messiahoriginals.com

Michael Arbuthnot