"You are to be holy to me because I, the Lord, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own."
Leviticus 20:26
Our
Mission
Bold Christian streetwear made to represent faith and proclaim the gospel.
Rugged Cross Apparel was inspired by Leviticus 20:26, a reminder that believers are called to be set apart from the world. We believe that calling extends beyond Sunday morning. It means actively spreading the gospel without shame, every single day.
Too much Christian clothing feels watered down. We wanted to change that. To create designs that stand out — pieces that are bold enough to start conversations, street-ready enough to wear anywhere, and intentional enough to actually mean something.
Every design is crafted to spark conversations about faith and point people to who we live for
The Meaning Behind the Name
The Rugged Cross represents sacrifice. The call to deny yourself and pick up your cross daily, no matter the cost. Embracing the gospel will be a sacrifice, and will bring persecution at times. But we all endure because Jesus Christ endured for us.
Rugged Cross Apparel exists to remind believers of this truth, and to challenge them to stand firm in the faith, stay set apart, and never be ashamed of the gospel.
Meet The Founders
My name is Ryan. I am an 18-year-old college student currently balancing school, a part-time job, and growing this business on the side. Outside of that, I have many hobbies such as playing guitar, photography, and learning about business and marketing. In recent years I have felt a strong conviction to live out the faith openly and share it with the people around me. Because of this, I've found out how hard it is to do so at times. That is why I decided to start this brand with my brother. To point myself and others to live out our faith openly and not stay silent.
My name is Dylan, I'm 17 and have many hobbies and a lot of cool interests. For a while I've liked the idea of starting a Christian clothing brand, but it wasn't until recently that my brother brought that idea to me. Starting this business has now become one of my goals. This expresses my faith and help make the gospel known.
