Our Story
Built on Faith.
Worn with Purpose.
It Is By Faith We Achieve Excellence is a premium streetwear brand from Chicago rooted in Christian faith, Black excellence, and urban culture.
Declaration
Faith and Excellence Isn’t Just Apparel.
It is a declaration. It was born from the belief that what you wear can speak before you do, carrying conviction, confidence, and purpose into every room you enter.
This brand exists for people who have been tested, refined, and called higher. Every design reflects resilience, identity, and the decision to walk by faith while pursuing excellence in every area of life.
Wear your faith. Honor your story. Move with purpose.
Brand Declaration
From Chicago to every city where ambition and belief meet, this is more than clothing. It is a daily reminder of who you are becoming.
Founder
The Founder’s Journey
Marquis C. Jones founded It Is By Faith We Achieve Excellence to create apparel that speaks life, identity, and conviction. Built in Chicago, the brand reflects a personal journey shaped by faith, perseverance, and the refusal to settle for average.
What began as a message became a movement: a way to wear testimony with confidence. For Marquis, this is not fashion for fashion’s sake. It is a statement for people who know they have survived, grown, and been called to more. It’s not fashion. It’s testimony.
Our Mission
Built to Inspire Purpose
Our mission is to create premium faith-inspired streetwear that empowers people to live boldly, pursue excellence, and represent their beliefs with confidence in everyday life.
Faith
Rooted in truth
Culture
Driven by identity
Purpose
Worn with intention
Our Values
What We Stand For
The Designs
Three signature directions define the brand: testimony, excellence, and declaration.
Just A Man
A testimony of grace, resilience, and identity.
Black Excellence
A bold statement of power, purpose, and standard.
Faith Quotes
Declarations designed to be worn with conviction.
Shop the Collection
Explore the full range of faith-rooted streetwear.
Chicago Roots
Built in the city and shaped by culture.
Wear the Message
Premium pieces that carry purpose beyond style.