All The Smoke Jerry Lorenzo on MLB Upbringing, Building Fear of God, & MJ’s Impact on Baseball
Dec 18, 2025
Jerry Lorenzo, the visionary fashion designer behind Fear of God, shares insights from his MLB upbringing influenced by his father, former player Jerry Manuel. They explore Michael Jordan’s unexpected role in baseball's cultural visibility and discuss the decline of Black players in the sport. Jerry recounts his journey in fashion, from early validation from Kanye West to building a brand centered on purpose. The pair also reflect on family legacies, the importance of humility, and the intersection of sports and style, all while picking their favorite baseball jerseys.
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Name Rooted In Purpose
- Jerry Lorenzo named Fear of God from a devotional moment that reframed faith as reverent power.
- The name set intentional purpose and artistic direction for his brand early on.
MLB Collab Feels Generational
- Lorenzo says his MLB collaboration felt like it had been in the works since childhood because baseball shaped his wardrobe instincts.
- He designed pieces to bridge game-day and date-night looks without feeling like fan gear.
Lessons From Sideline Leadership
- Jerry Lorenzo recalls loving the ballpark lights and watching his dad lead teams without superstar status.
- He learned honest leadership from seeing Jerry Manuel prepare with Gandhi, Malcolm X and MLK to move men.