In 2020, Broken Promises teamed up with one of rock’s most iconic bands, The Used, to bring fans a capsule collection that perfectly merged music, emotion, and fashion. This wasn’t just any collaboration—it was a personal and powerful tribute to the band's album, Heartwork, that hit all the right emotional notes.
For over two decades, The Used has been a staple in the rock scene, their music speaking to the rawest parts of the human experience. From the early 2000s, they’ve resonated with fans who find solace in their introspective lyrics and high-energy live performances. The band's sound—a unique blend of post-hardcore and alternative rock—became a defining anthem for those navigating love, loss, and self-discovery.
The connection between The Used and Broken Promises goes deeper than just fashion. Co-founder Mandee Bence was a fan long before this collaboration came to life, crediting the band with helping her through her own struggles as a teenager. Their music was a guiding light, and now, with this collection, she’s able to pay tribute to that influence. Each piece of the capsule embodies her emotional journey, intertwining The Used's album themes with Broken Promises’ signature style.
The capsule collection taps into the very core of Heartwork, with pieces that echo the album’s themes of love, mortality, and self-discovery. Fans will recognize elements of The Used album art, lyrics, and logo intricately woven into the collection, making each item a wearable tribute to the band’s enduring impact.
One standout moment in the collection is a nod to the song Paradise Lost, with the lyric, “I can’t bring myself to cut ties,” serving as a haunting reminder of the pain that comes from holding onto toxic connections. For many, it’s a feeling that hits close to home—mourning the loss of someone who’s still physically present but emotionally gone. This is where Broken Promises thrives—creating apparel that captures real, raw emotions that we all carry.
In the end, this collection was a testament to how music and fashion can intersect to create something deeply personal and powerful. The collaboration spoke to all of us who have ever found healing in a song or discovered strength through a shared lyric.
By blending The Used's emotional depth with Broken Promises' bold aesthetic, the collection gave fans a chance to express their connection to the band in a new way, all while embracing the emotional rollercoaster that life throws at us.
Get in touch with Broken Promises Co Founders Mandee Bencee and Jason Rotramel.
