Fear of God Presents the Civil Collection

Summary

• “Civil Collection” by Fear of God is deeply informed by the integrity, resilience and style of the American Civil Rights Movement
• To complement the collection, Mike Carson directed “CIVIL,” a film that explores the profound impact of self-presentation and unspoken conviction
• The collection is now available online

Fear of God, under the visionary direction of Jerry Lorenzo, has always explored the profound intersection of clothing, culture, and individual expression. This philosophy reaches a new zenith with the unveiling of the “Civil Collection,” an offering distinguished by its refined forms and sophisticated ease, accompanied by CIVIL: a visual poem directed by filmmaker Mike Carson. This deeply resonant project delves into the era when the weight of dressing transcended mere aesthetics, birthing impeccable style founded on unspoken conviction.

The “Civil Collection” draws its profound inspiration from the integrity, resilience, and inherent elegance that characterized the American people during the Civil Rights Movement. It reflects a period where functional wardrobes performed dual duties—from working to protesting, sitting to marching—demanding clothing that not only served a purpose but also conveyed a powerful message. CIVIL, the film, explores this purposeful intentionality of self-presentation alongside the profound impact of conviction that needs no words.

“When I think about that time, I think about the amount of consideration that had to go into the everyday,” reflects Jerry Lorenzo. “Your clothes had to give you a feeling of dignity; to reflect the humanity that you were fighting for. And the aesthetic that came from that was so beautiful because it came from a deep love for self, a desire for self-representation, and a true belief in equality.” This sentiment is palpable in the collection’s pieces, which emerge as authentic, timeless garments crafted with meticulous consideration and imbued with a quiet confidence, ultimately designed to afford dignity to the wearer.

Director Mike Carson articulated his vision for the film, explaining, “I wanted to put that feeling in motion and speak to the way people had to carry themselves. The film is more about what goes unsaid: when you walk into a room, you don’t have to say much, but your presence and how you carry yourself can say everything. There’s power in your walk. There’s power in your posture. There’s power in the way you carry yourself. There’s power in numbers.”

Through “Civil Collection” and the accompanying visual poem, Fear of God doesn’t just present clothes; it delivers a powerful meditation on self-representation, the quiet strength found in unity, and the enduring beauty of purposeful dressing. It’s a collection that invites reflection, reconsidering echoes of the past through a contemporary lens to celebrate an authentic and timeless elegance.

Take a closer look at the collection above. The Civil Collection is available now online.