Jerry Lorenzo

Jerry Lorenzo
Born
Jerry Lorenzo Manuel[1]

(1977-10-05) October 5, 1977 (age 47)
Sacramento, California, US
EducationFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University & Loyola University Chicago
OccupationFashion designer
LabelFear of God
ParentJerry Manuel (father) Renette Manuel (mother)
Websitewww.fearofgod.com

Jerry Lorenzo Manuel Jr. (born October 5, 1977) is an American fashion designer. He is the founder of the American streetwear label Fear of God.[2] He is also the son of former MLB player, coach, and manager Jerry Manuel.

Lorenzo founded Fear of God in 2011,[3] despite his lack of fashion training and relative unfamiliarity in the world of streetwear.[4][5] Notably, Lorenzo designed and created five custom looks for Justin Bieber to wear on stage during his Purpose World Tour, and also helped in the design process for the tour’s merchandise.[6][7]

In 2018, Lorenzo launched Essentials as a subsidiary to Fear of God, described by Vogue as a "competitively priced sister label."[8] Since its launch, various celebrities, including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez and Virgil Abloh have been seen wearing the brand.

  1. ^ "How Fear of God is Reinventing Luxury American Fashion". 22 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Fear of God". Fear of God. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  3. ^ Meet the L.A.-Based Designer Who Inspires Cult-Like Devotion from Celebrities and Real Guys Alike
  4. ^ "Jerry Lorenzo Looks to His Roots for Fear of God's New Collection". Esquire. 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  5. ^ "Jerry Lorenzo | BoF 500 | The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry". www.businessoffashion.com. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  6. ^ DeLeon, Jian. "Jerry Lorenzo Used Religion to Sell Bieber Concert Tees". The Cut. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  7. ^ "God's Plan: How Jerry Lorenzo Went From Sports to Nightlife to Fashion's Cult Favorite". Complex. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  8. ^ "With His Latest Essentials Drop, Jerry Lorenzo Is Looking to Streetwear's Democratic Future". Vogue. 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2022-02-16.