A Closer Look at The Life Career Of Jerry Lorenzo Thus Far

Jerry Lorenzo is an American fashion designer and the founder of the popular streetwear brand Fear of God. Since its launch in 2013,  Lorenzo’s brand has garnered widespread attention from notable fashion figures including Virgil Abloh, Kanye West and Gucci’s Michele Alessandro, among others. Born to a professional basketball player, the young creative was born in Sacramento, Calif., but moved multiple times throughout his childhood. Lorenzo would go on to move to Los Angeles to obtain an MBA from Loyola Marymount. Despite having no formal training in fashion, Lorenzo started his clothing brand and self-funded the whole ordeal. His debut collection caught the attention of fellow creative Abloh, and the rest is history.

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Jerry Lorenzo arrives at the 2023 GQ Men Of The Year at Bar Marmont on Nov. 16, 2023 in Los Angeles.

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Jerry Lorenzo 2023
Jerry Lorenzo 2023

Jerry Lorenzo (R) attends the WSJ Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards at Museum of Modern Art on Nov. 01, 2023 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2023

Jerry Lorenzo 2023
Jerry Lorenzo 2023

Jerry Lorenzo wears black sunglasses, a black high neck / zipper long coat, pale gray sport pants, white leather laces sneakers ,outside Givenchy, during the menswear spring 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2023

Jerry Lorenzo 2023
Jerry Lorenzo 2023

Jerry Lorenzo attends the Wales Bonner Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 17, 2023 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo 2022
Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo speaks with Tim Blanks during BoF VOICES 2022 at Soho Farmhouse on Nov. 30, 2022 in Chipping Norton, England.

Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo 2022
Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at Casa Cipriani on November 07, 2022 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo 2022
Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Designer, Angelo Baque and Jerry Lorenzo attend Awake NY x UPS at NYFW: The Shows Presents La Bodega Baque on Sept. 09, 2022 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo 2022
Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo scores a run during the MGM All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo 2022
Jerry Lorenzo 2022

Jerry Lorenzo seen outside Givenchy during Paris Fashion Week – Menswear Spring/Summer 2023 on June 22, 2022 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2021

Jerry Lorenzo 2021
Jerry Lorenzo 2021

Jerry Lorenzo attends the GQ Men Of The Year Celebration on Nov. 18, 2021 in West Hollywood.

Jerry Lorenzo 2021

Jerry Lorenzo 2021
Jerry Lorenzo 2021

Desiree Manuel and Jerry Lorenzo attend the 2021 CFDA Awards at The Seagram Building on Nov. 10, 2021 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2021

Jerry Lorenzo 2021
Jerry Lorenzo 2021

Designer Jerry Lorenzo attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 13, 2021 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2020

Jerry Lorenzo 2020
Jerry Lorenzo 2020

Jerry Lorenzo is seen outside Louis Vuitton during Paris Fashion Week menswear fall 2020-2021 on Jan. 16, 2020 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2020

Jerry Lorenzo 2020
Jerry Lorenzo 2020

Jerry Lorenzo is seen wearing beige wool coat, grey jogger pants outside Marni during Milan Men Fashion Week fall 2020/2021 on Jan. 11, 2020 in Milan.

Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo 2019
Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo attends the 2019 GQ Men of the Year at The West Hollywood Edition on Dec. 05, 2019 in West Hollywood.

Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo 2019
Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo is seen outside Alyx during Paris Fashion Week Menswear spring 2020 on June 23, 2019 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo 2019
Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Dr Woo and Jerry Lorenzo attend the OAMC Menswear spring 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 19, 2019 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo 2019
Jerry Lorenzo 2019

PacSun x Essentials Fear of God with Jerry Lorenzo at Selfridges on May 10, 2019 in London.

Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo 2019
Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo from Fear of God is seen, outside Jil Sander, during Paris Fashion Week – Menswear fall 2019-2020, on Jan. 18, 2019, in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo 2019
Jerry Lorenzo 2019

Jerry Lorenzo is seen on the street during Paris Men’s Fashion Week wearing all-black outfit with white sneakers on Jan. 16, 2019 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2018

Jerry Lorenzo 2018
Jerry Lorenzo 2018

Jerry Lorenzo is seen outside 3.1 Phillip Lim during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 on Sept. 10, 2018 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2018

Jerry Lorenzo 2018
Jerry Lorenzo 2018

Desiree Raquel Manuel, Jerry Lorenzo and Sofia Richie attend the 3.1 Phillip Lim front row during New York Fashion Week at New Design High School on Sept. 10, 2018 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2018

Jerry Lorenzo 2018
Jerry Lorenzo 2018

Jerry Lorenzo is seen outside Maison Margiela on Jan. 19, 2018 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Jerry Lorenzo 2017
Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Jerry Lorenzo (R) and a guest attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on Nov. 29, 2017 in Los Angeles.

Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Jerry Lorenzo 2017
Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God outside the Calvin Klein show on Feb, 10, 2017 in New York.

Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Jerry Lorenzo 2017
Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God outside the Vetements show at Centre Pompidou on Jan. 24, 2017 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Jerry Lorenzo 2017
Jerry Lorenzo 2017

Fear of God designer Jerry Lorenzo after the Sacai show on Jan. 21, 2017, in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2016

Jerry Lorenzo 2016
Jerry Lorenzo 2016

Designer Jerry Lorenzo attends Travis Scott Music Video Premiere Party For “Pick Up The Phone 90210” on Aug. 12, 2016 in Hollywood.

Jerry Lorenzo 2015

Jerry Lorenzo 2015
Jerry Lorenzo 2015

Russell Westbrook poses with Jerry Lorenzo during Westbrook Frames Eyewear launch at Colette on June 26, 2015 in Paris.

Jerry Lorenzo 2015

Jerry Lorenzo 2015
Jerry Lorenzo 2015

Jerry Lorenzo attends the Robert Geller show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at Pier 59 on Feb. 14, 2015 in New York.