Fear Of God Essentials
Fear of God Essentials is the accessible line of Fear of God, the label of Los Angeles designer Jerry Lorenzo. Essentials is all about basics: hoodies, sweatpants, T-shirts and shorts in calm, neutral colours with a roomy fit. That simplicity is exactly what made the line so popular.
The history of Fear of God Essentials
Jerry Lorenzo founded Fear of God in Los Angeles in 2013. The main label became known for luxury clothing with long, loose silhouettes, inspired by sport, music and his faith. Because those pieces were out of reach for many people, Lorenzo launched Essentials in 2018: a line of everyday basics in the same style, for a wider audience.
Essentials was sold through retailers such as the American chain PacSun. The mix of a recognisable style and a lower entry point helped the line grow fast, helped by artists and athletes wearing the hoodies and sweatpants.
What Fear of God Essentials is known for
Essentials is known for muted colours such as grey, sand, cream, black and olive. The branding is usually small and subtle, for example a rubber label or the word ‘ESSENTIALS’ on the chest or back. Dropped shoulder seams, long ribbed cuffs and the heavy fleece of the hoodies and sweatpants are typical too.
The parent label Fear of God also worked with major sports brands. With Nike, pieces such as the Air Fear of God 1 appeared from 2018. In 2020 Lorenzo announced a long-term partnership with adidas, which led to the Fear of God Athletics line.
Well-known Essentials pieces
- Hoodies: the most recognisable piece, with a hood, dropped shoulders and a roomy body.
- Sweatpants: joggers with an elastic waist, long drawcords and ribbed ankle cuffs.
- T-shirts: loosely cut tees with small, tonal branding.
- Sets: a hoodie and sweatpants in the same colour, often worn together as a full outfit.
People who wear Essentials often pair it with labels such as Rhude or Denim Tears, which also come from American streetwear but lean more on bold prints.
What is the difference between Fear of God and Essentials?
Fear of God is Lorenzo’s main label, with clothing in luxury fabrics, refined cuts and a higher price level. Essentials is the everyday line: the same calm colours and roomy silhouettes, but in simpler materials and focused on basics. If you want the Fear of God look for daily wear, Essentials is usually where you end up.
How does Fear of God Essentials fit?
Fear of God Essentials is deliberately cut roomy. Retailers describe the hoodies as a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, and the general experience is that the clothing runs larger than most brands. Take your usual size if you want the intended oversized look. If you prefer a closer fit, go one size down. The same applies to the sweatpants if you want a slimmer leg.
Buy Fear of God Essentials at WOOVIN
On WOOVIN you will find Fear of God Essentials hoodies, sweatpants, T-shirts, shorts and full sets. Look closely at the colour when choosing, as shades like ‘Dark Oatmeal’ and ‘Light Heather Grey’ vary by season. Filter by your size to see which colours are available straight away.
