Fear of God Essentials Sets: How to Build the Perfect Matching Tracksuit
A Fear of God Essentials set is simply a hoodie and sweatpants, a track jacket and track pants, a sweatshirt and shorts, in the same colour and the same fabric. Essentials makes every core style in matching colourways each season, so building a set is easy. Here are the best pairs from the Fear of God collection at Luxury Shoes .
Quick answer
- The classic set: the Classic Hoodie and Classic Sweatpant.
- The smarter set: the Signature Lounge Half Zip Hoodie and Signature Lounge Sweatpant.
- The track set: the Bonded Nylon Signature Track Jacket and Track Pant.
- The summer set: the Classic Hoodie and Classic Sweatshort.
The sets
1. The Classic set
Classic Hoodie with the Classic Sweatpant. Both 380GSM fleece in black, the original Essentials uniform.
2. The Signature Lounge set
Signature Lounge Half Zip Hoodie with the Signature Lounge Sweatpant in Ink Black. A wider leg and an embroidered script make it look less sporty.
3. The nylon track set
Bonded Nylon Signature Full Zip Track Jacket with the Bonded Nylon Signature Classic Track Pant. Light and good for travel.
4. The suede fleece set
Suede Fleece Signature Modern Track Jacket with Piping with the Suede Fleece Signature Relaxed Pant with Piping.
5. The ripstop set
Ripstop Modern Mockneck Pullover with the Ripstop Classic Track Pant.
6. The summer set
Classic Hoodie with the Classic Sweatshort.
Which colour to choose
Black is the safest. Ash Heather and Warm Heather look softer and show the texture of the fleece. Seasonal colours like Night Sea make a set look more considered. A set in one colour looks most like the brand; two shades from the same family also work.
How to wear a set
Add a wool coat to make it city ready, and clean sneakers to finish. See Fear of God outfits for more.
Sizing a set
Both halves of an Essentials set are cut relaxed, so take your usual size in each. If you prefer a closer fit through the body but a full leg, size down in the hoodie only. Read the size guide for each fit family.
How to care for Fear of God fleece and jersey
Cotton fleece and heavy jersey last for years if you treat them gently. Wash them cold and inside out, with similar colours, because the deep blacks and washed colours can bleed in the first few washes. Skip fabric softener, which flattens the brushed back of the fleece. Dry flat away from direct heat; a hot tumble dryer is the quickest way to shrink the body and crack a soft-touch logo. Store hoodies and sweatshirts folded, not on a hanger, so the shoulders keep their shape. Nylon track pieces can go in a gentle cold wash and hang to dry, and anything in wool, cashmere and leather from the main collection should go to a specialist cleaner.
Fear of God at a glance
| Founder | Jerry Lorenzo |
| Founded | 2013, Los Angeles |
| Lines | Fear of God (the main collection) and Fear of God Essentials (launched 2018) |
| Known for | Heavyweight fleece, relaxed long proportions, a muted palette of greys, creams and blacks |
| Made in | Main collection pieces are made in the USA, Italy, Japan and Portugal; most Essentials are imported |
| Sizes | Essentials XXS to 4XL; main collection XS to XXXL, waist 28 to 38, tailoring IT 44 to 56 |
Why buy Fear of God at Luxury Shoes
- Authenticity: every piece is 100% authentic and checked before it ships.
- Detail on every page: fabric, weight, fit family, size run, country of origin and style code.
- Worldwide shipping: express options to most countries.
- The full picture: both the main collection and Essentials in one place, so you can mix them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fear of God Essentials make tracksuits?
Yes. The hoodies, sweatpants, track jackets and track pants come in matching colours, so you can build a set.
What sizes are Essentials sets?
Most styles run XS to XXXL, some from XXS and up to 4XL. Take your usual size for both pieces.
Should the hoodie and sweatpants be the same size?
Usually yes. Both are cut relaxed, so your usual size works for each.
Which Essentials set is warmest?
The heavier 480GSM fleece pieces, like the Signature Lounge set.
Can you wear an Essentials set out?
Yes. Add a wool coat and clean leather sneakers to dress it up.
Read next: Essentials sweatpants, the Essentials hoodie guide, Fear of God outfits.