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The boxy, rubber-logo pullover hoodie in muted neutrals is the piece that made ESSENTIALS a global uniform.
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Fear of God ESSENTIALS
Jerry Lorenzo's more affordable Fear of God line, built on boxy hoodies, sweatpants and tees in muted tones with minimal logo branding.
Los AngelesOrigin
UnisexFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Fear of God ESSENTIALS
A diffusion line, not the mainline
Launched in 2018 as the cheaper offshoot of Jerry Lorenzo's Fear of God, it delivers the label's silhouettes at a mid-tier price rather than runway pricing.
Boxy fits and muted colour
The range runs on hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, thermals and long-line tees cut oversized, in greys, taupes and off-whites drawn from vintage athletic wear.
Logos are flat, not loud
Branding is limited to flat rubber or felt lettering, so the clothes read closer to plain sportswear than to graphic-heavy streetwear.
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Classic Sweatpants
Relaxed fleece sweatpants with the flat logo tab complete the head-to-toe ESSENTIALS lounge set.
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Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt
The oversized crewneck in beige, black and off-white is the label's core vintage-athletic staple.
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Overall fit
runs large
Shoppers consistently report Essentials pieces running one to two sizes larger than standard, with boxy proportions, dropped shoulders and long bodies that read intentionally oversized rather than mis-sized.
Tip: Most people size down one from their usual size and still get a relaxed, oversized look; only stay true to size if you want the full exaggerated silhouette.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackets | runs large | oversized and boxy with wide armholes and dropped shoulders | Take one size down from your normal outerwear size; there is plenty of room for layering built in. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs large | boxy and wide through the chest with a dropped shoulder seam | Size down one for a still-relaxed drape, or stay true to size only if you want a full oversized long-line look. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | very boxy with pronounced dropped shoulders and a wide chest | Size down one (some go down two if they want a normal fit) as even a size down still wears roomy. |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs large | overshirt-style boxy cut meant to layer over a hoodie | Size down one unless you plan to layer heavily underneath. |
| Trousers & pants | runs large | relaxed, high-rise sweatpant with a roomy seat and thigh | Size down one from your usual sweatpant size; taller wearers usually find the length generous rather than short. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Fear of God ESSENTIALS fit questions
Does Fear of God ESSENTIALS run big or small?
Fear of God ESSENTIALS runs large. Most people size down one from their usual size and still get a relaxed, oversized look; only stay true to size if you want the full exaggerated silhouette. Shoppers consistently report Essentials pieces running one to two sizes larger than standard, with boxy proportions, dropped shoulders and long bodies that read intentionally oversized rather than mis-sized.
How does Fear of God ESSENTIALS fit?
Shoppers consistently report Essentials pieces running one to two sizes larger than standard, with boxy proportions, dropped shoulders and long bodies that read intentionally oversized rather than mis-sized. Overall shape: deliberately oversized and boxy with heavily dropped shoulders.
How do Fear of God ESSENTIALS jackets fit?
Fear of God ESSENTIALS jackets runs large. Take one size down from your normal outerwear size; there is plenty of room for layering built in. Shape: oversized and boxy with wide armholes and dropped shoulders.
How do Fear of God ESSENTIALS t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Fear of God ESSENTIALS t-shirts & graphic tees runs large. Size down one for a still-relaxed drape, or stay true to size only if you want a full oversized long-line look. Shape: boxy and wide through the chest with a dropped shoulder seam.
How do Fear of God ESSENTIALS hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Fear of God ESSENTIALS hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Size down one (some go down two if they want a normal fit) as even a size down still wears roomy. Shape: very boxy with pronounced dropped shoulders and a wide chest.
Brand facts
Fear of God ESSENTIALS is the lower-priced diffusion line of Jerry Lorenzo's Los Angeles label Fear of God, introduced in 2018. It builds on boxy hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, thermals and long-line tees in muted greys, taupes and off-whites, using flat rubber or felt logo detailing and exaggerated, relaxed fits drawn from vintage athletic wear. Parent company Fear of God stays independent with no outside investors, is run by former Jacquemus chief executive Bastien Daguzan, opened its first permanent Los Angeles flagship in 2025, and has released NBA and MLB capsules.
- Founded
- 2018
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- China, Vietnam
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Hoodies $164–$204 · T-shirts $84–$117 · Trousers $164–$210
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Streetwear, Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear