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Browse all Fear of God jackets & outerwear →Wool Ripstop Relaxed Long Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Long jackets are proportionally loose and dramatic. Ripstop construction and relaxed cut suggest a generous fit through shoulders and body. Expect an oversized, contemporary stance.
Quality
Wool ripstop is exceptionally durable and weather-resistant. Mainline seaming and internal structure support repeated, heavy wear. Built for longevity.
Is the price fair?
At $1,490, high-end pricing. The extended length and ripstop durability justify some expense, but the brand premium is significant versus conventional long jackets.
Best for
Fashion-forward buyers seeking a statement layering piece with exceptional durability and a distinctive silhouette.
Care
Dry clean recommended. The long cut and ripstop material benefit from professional care to maintain shape and weather resistance.
What owners report about Fear of God jackets & outerwear
Coverage splits sharply by line. Reviewers of the mainline describe premium materials and deliberate, boxy cuts, but some buyers report quality-control problems such as uneven stitching, which they call disappointing on outerwear priced from the high hundreds into four figures. Editorial coverage of the cheaper Essentials outerwear is lukewarm: reviewers call the pieces fine but say this is the category where the value is weakest, since the same money buys outerwear from makers that specialize in it. One exception is the bonded satin bomber, a pricier Essentials piece one editor counted among the year's best jackets.
- Strengths
- The design language — oversized, minimal-branding silhouettes with premium fabrics on the mainline — is what reviewers say owners are actually buying.
- Watch out for
- Reported uneven stitching on mainline pieces and Essentials outerwear that reviewers judge functionally unremarkable for its price are the recurring complaints.
- Sizing
- Cuts across both lines are deliberately oversized and boxy, so the fit is meant to read roomy rather than tailored.
About Fear of God's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Fear of God vs. Essentials (2025): Is Mainline Worth 10x the Price? · Fear of God Essentials: Is It Actually Worth the Hype in 2026 — WEAR2AM Blog · Review: Fear of God Essentials Bonded Satin Bomber Jacket | The New York Sun