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Fear of God Stars Francisco Lindor in MLB Essentials Summer 2026 Campaign

Fear of God continues its ongoing dialogue between sport, culture and American style with the launch of the MLB Essentials Summer 2026 collection. Reinterpreting classic baseball heritage through Jerry Lorenzo’s signature modern lens, the drop captures the timeless connection between athletic tradition and contemporary streetwear.

Fronting the campaign is New York Mets All-Star Francisco Lindor, whose distinct personal style and presence on and off the field embody the collection’s focus on individuality, identity and shared heritage. Together, the imagery reinforces Fear of God’s perspective on baseball as both a sport and an enduring cultural touchpoint that transcends generations and communities.

Highlighted by relaxed proportions and premium material selections, key styles include mid-weight cotton merch tees – a seasonal mainstay – alongside Fear of God Essentials’ signature fleece garments detailed with classic pinstripes and subtle satin-stitched team branding. The apparel spans across celebrated Major League franchises, including the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs, offering full-zip sport hoodies, shorts, and tees that seamlessly blend stadium fandom with luxury comfort.

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Expanding beyond traditional apparel, the collection’s standout addition marks a direct step into performance gear through a collaboration with heritage equipment maker Franklin. The centerpiece of this expansion is the Franklin Pro Classic Gloves, alongside additional co-branded Franklin batting gloves, which bring Fear of God’s muted color palette and refined aesthetic to an authentic piece of baseball equipment. The collection is now available to shop via Fear of God’s website.

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Zoe Leung is a Senior Editor at Hypebeast, where she has been shaping the publication’s coverage of horology, art, design, and culture since 2023. Her extensive watch reporting spans exclusive manufacture visits with Maisons like Zenith, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Grand Seiko, as well as insightful conversations with industry leaders and artisans. Beyond watches, she regularly spotlights international creatives and cultural phenomena, utilizing her knowledge of global music and entertainment subcultures to deliver narratives that explore the worldwide influence of contemporary visual storytelling and cross-cultural artistry.

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