Jerry Lorenzo — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder of Fear of God, an American streetwear label.
Founded Fear of God in 2011 with a budget of $14,000.
Launched Essentials, a subsidiary label to Fear of God, in 2018.
Designed five custom looks for Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour in 2016 and contributed to tour merchandise.
Holds a bachelor's degree from Florida A&M and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago.
Managed corporate sponsorships for the LA Dodgers and worked for a sports marketing agency.
Managed MLB player Matt Kemp, focusing on image and styling, which led to designing apparel.

Biography

Jerry Lorenzo is an American fashion designer and the founder of the streetwear label Fear of God. He established Fear of God in 2011 with a budget of $14,000, despite lacking formal fashion training. In 2018, he expanded his brand by launching Essentials, a competitively priced subsidiary label to Fear of God.

Born on October 5, 1977, in Sacramento, California, Lorenzo is the son of former MLB player, coach, and manager Jerry Manuel.