Torn Apparel

How it all started...

    It was the year 2000, Our beloved Bills were playing the Titans to move a step closer to the big game.  As the Bills led with just seconds to go, the unthinkable happened!  "The Music City Miracle."  The Titans ran the kickoff back with no time on the clock to win the game!  

    Now instead of wearing a Bills jersey, I had to be creative and come up with a new concept for the big game.  We decided that we would safety pin a Rams and Titans Jersey together to make one.  It wasn't the best looking jersey in Atlanta, however it was by far the most popular jersey in town.  Just walking down the street people were staring left and right, coming up asking where we got it, asking to take pictures with us.  News reporters from all around the world interviewed us and commented on how awesome our design was.  

    Fast forward one year, instead of safety pins we had a few jerseys sewn.  It was Tampa, Florida the Wednesday before the big game.  We saw a Mall on the side of the highway and decided to stop.  Little did we know everything was about to change!  As My friend and I browsed the mall looking for souvenirs to bring home, Nelly, A new rapper from St. Louis, Happened to be Shopping for his Halftime show wardrobe.  As he approached me I know exactly who he was, and the coolest thing is that he wanted what we had - Our jersey!  

    As we spoke with Nelly, he told us that we was performing on the halftime show of the big game!  and This years show was anticipated by all, Featuring Aerosmith, N'Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly!  The jersey was exactly what he was looking for.  After giving him the jersey, we parted ways and the last words that he said to me were "I won' let you down."  

     It was a moment in our lives that we will never forget.  Sitting there waiting to see our concept in the national spotlight.  Aerosmith, N'sync, and Britney Spears kicked things off.  Before we knew it, there it was Nelly burst on to the stage wearing our jersey!  It was the most amazing feeling ever!  And a day in our lives that will never be forgotten.

    A week after the halftime show appearance, We found out that Nelly would be performing live on David Letterman.  To thank him we launched our new concept.  The "Home and Away Jersey"  We sent him a Home and away Rams Jersey.  And he wore it that night on the show!

    That was just the Beginning.  The Birth of Torn Apparel. Over the past few years we have created some of the most innovative jersey concepts, and have done numerous projects, including, Championship games, College Bowl Games, Movies, Monday Night Football, National magazines and Newspapers, etc.  Torn Apparel is still working to  get recognized nationally, and our ultimate goal is to one day have these custom jerseys available directly through your local sports retailers.  Until then we will continue to do our best to provide you with the most innovative jersey concepts.  If you think you can help spring us to the next level, please contact us.  

Phone- 630-289-7556

Email- Craig@tornapparel.net

Where You've Seen Us

*  Super Bowl Halftime Show

*  Late Night With David Letterman 

*  ABC Monday Night Football

*  CBS Early Show 

*  FOX News 

*  ESPN Sports Center

* Teen People Magazine

*  MTV//VH 1 Network Shows

*  Sports Illustrated

*  Entrepreneur Magazine

*  Nelly's "Ride With Me" Video 

*  CBS News 

*  Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

*  ESPN News 

*  ABC Good Morning America 

*  NBC News Commercial

*  Sporting News

*  SONY PICTURES "Coach Carfter" 

*  FOX Best Damn Sports Show

*  ESPN Cold Pizza

*  Comcast Sports Net

*  BET Network Shows 

*  FOX Sports Net

*  DNR Fashion Magazine

*  SONY PICTURES "You Got Served" 

*  SGB Sports Industry Magazine

*  NHL Winter Classic

*  NBA Finals

*  NHL Stanley Cup

*  World Series

*  American Airlines Magazine