Tempteen started in the most humble way possible—a messy garage filled with sketchbooks, endless playlists, and a couple of dreamers who wanted more from their clothes. Big-box store tees felt lifeless, fast fashion felt disposable, and there was nothing that spoke to us.
So we created what we couldn’t find: apparel that carried character, comfort, and authenticity.
The first runs weren’t perfect. We had shirts that printed off-center and hoodies that came out in colors we didn’t even order. But every mistake became a lesson, and every step pulled us closer to what Tempteen stands for today—clothes with soul.
We started small—selling at local markets, getting feedback from friends, and building one design at a time. People didn’t just buy the products; they shared their stories, their favorite spots in town, their inside jokes. And that’s when we knew Tempteen was never meant to be “just clothing”—it was a way to connect.