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“Every piece available on TMPLT is more than fabric and stitching—it’s a statement. Here we understand that we are just vessels passing thru this life for a short run. In that time, it is the way you live and the example you set that sets the table for the next generation. We aim to be this generation’s reminder that the body is a temple, success is earned, purpose is lived in the continual present, through lessons from the past, to shape a better future. Through every design, we aim to inspire a global community of creatives, hustlers, and visionaries to walk in their divine purpose.

Launched as an online platform, TMPLT serves as the home of emerging powerhouse brands: EXPENXIVEGFTS GLOBAL TRENDS, NEVERLOOKBACK CLOTHING, and NOCET. Each label under our roof brings a distinct voice to the culture, unified by bold vision, elevated design, and relentless ambition.

We aim to grow From digital storefront to flagship locations across the world, TMPLT is building a fashion ecosystem where innovation, exclusivity, and authenticity converge. We don’t follow trends — we set the template”

A Vision

Beyond Fashion

TMPLT was founded by F13YRST G!FT and IHM, two visionary artists and entrepreneurs hailing from the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. Their bond traces back to the halls of Lindblom Math and Science Academy, but their mission has always been global.

F13YRST G!FT fka WORLDW1D3G!FT is a trailblazing recording artist, producer and industrymarketing professional. whose influence has quietly shaped the underground and mainstream alike. With a genre-bending catalog that’s racked up millions of independent streams, G!FT has built a legacy on originality, fearlessness, and creative autonomy. Known for being ahead of his time, G!FT’s artistic fingerprints can be found in movements that later became waves — from early SoundCloud trap to the current fusion of spirituality, soul, and street. As the founder of EXPENXIVEGFTS GLOBAL TRENDS and NOCET, he continues to set the tone not just in music, but in fashion, culture, and global branding. His trend-setting sound and visionary aesthetic have earned him co-signs and shared stages with cultural heavyweights including KEY!, Lil B, Ca$h Out, Soulja Boy, King Louie, Thouxanbanfauni, DJ Khaled, Beyoncé, Erykah Badu, Future, Sasha Go Hard, and many more.

IHM is a multifaceted recording artist, community builder, and cultural curator dedicated to uplifting true creatives and visionaries. Originally from Roseland, Chicago, and now rooted in Dallas, IHM has become a driving force in the region’s underground scene. Through showcases, pop-up shops, online campaigns, and collaborative projects, he’s built a thriving creative community that gives voice to raw, authentic talent often overlooked by the mainstream. As the founder of NEVERLOOKBACK CLOTHING, he merges fashion with a message — one of resilience, faith, and forward movement.

Known for his soulful, emotionally rich music, IHM blends vulnerability with vision, using his voice to inspire change both on and off the stage. IHM is also a powerful connector of entrepreneurs and independent creatives, bridging communities through innovation, storytelling, and strategy. As co-founder of TMPLT, he is building a global platform rooted in originality, impact, and legacy — where artists, brands, and visionaries come to redefine what’s next.

Together, G!FT and IHM are not just curators of fashion — they’re architects of a movement. TMPLT is the vessel for their shared vision