Fear of God Founder Jerry Lorenzo Is Creating a Space That Didn’t Exist

The Run-Through with Vogue · Nov 4, 2025 · 39m

Twelve years after founding Fear of God, Jerry Lorenzo is no stranger to recognition and accolades. Last night, he added one more to the list: the 2025 CFDA Innovation Award.

When Lorenzo started his Fear of God label, he sought to fill a void in luxury and streetwear by making something based on his unique perspective and experience. He eventually met with Virgil Abloh, who was just starting his own brand Pyrex Vision and who shared his vision.

Over the course of his past nine collections, Lorenzo has continued to refine fabrics, materials and his creative process as a self-taught designer…