Short Essentials
ESSENTIALS SHORTS: THE ESSENTIAL FOR SUNNY DAYS
Created by Jerry Lorenzo under his label Fear of God, the Essentials shorts bring the minimalist aesthetic of the Essentials Fear of God line into your summer wardrobe. From the very first rays of sunshine, they become the most sought-after shorts in streetwear — a basic so iconic that every colorway sells out as soon as it goes online. Simple, comfortable, instantly recognizable: everything that made Jerry Lorenzo's brands successful is condensed into these shorts.
THICK COTTON SWEATSHORTS
A direct descendant of the Essentials Sweatpants, the sweatshorts use the same formula: dense, premium fleece-backed cotton, an elasticated drawstring waist, a roomy fit that falls above the knee, and the silicone “Essentials” logo on the thigh. The details make all the difference — deep pockets, tonal drawstring, top finishes — for a result halfway between athletic shorts and a designer piece, true to the original created in 2018. The comfort of sweatpants, in a summer version.
ESSENTIALS SHORT COLORWAYS
The palette follows the original shades from the collection: Jet Black black and the almost-black Stretch Limo on the dark side, light gray Light Heather, classic heather gray, and off-white on the lighter side, not to mention the Light and Dark Oatmeal shades, sandy beige, or Sycamore green. Some new-in editions venture into blue or bolder tones — Black, an absolute classic, remains the safe bet for a first pair of shorts. Enough to create a monochrome look or play with contrasts, depending on the desired effect — Essentials shorts lend themselves to both.
WHICH SIZE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Like the rest of the range, the shorts run large: stick with your usual size for the roomy lookbook fit, or size down for a cleaner drape. All sizing information is listed on each product page, along with real-time stock — an out-of-stock colorway may return with the next collection, but the most sought-after ones rarely stay online for long before selling out.
HOW TO WEAR THE ESSENTIALS SHORTS
As the foundation of a summer look, they pair perfectly with a matching T-Shirt Essentials T-shirt — matching tee and shorts are the signature duo of summer. In top, a simple oversized white tee or a lightweight hoodie for cooler evenings works perfectly, and the tee + hoodie Essentials layering even works in between seasons. On foot, a pair of white sneakers or New Balance is enough to complete the look.
IN SUMMER FULL SET WITH THE MATCHING TEE
The insiders’ tip: the Summer Full Set, this two-piece box-set style pack that brings together the shorts and matching tee in the same colorway — the summer version of the Essentials Set. A set that is often more advantageous than buying separately, and the guarantee of the original full look envisioned by Jerry Lorenzo, with no second-guessing.
BUY YOUR ESSENTIALS SHORTS AT THE BEST PRICE
At Wethenew, every pair of shorts is brand new, never worn — guaranteed deadstock condition — and authenticated by our experts before shipping: a quality control process applied to all our products, from order contents to stitching. Prices start at around €65 — a reasonable price for a piece of this caliber, and our customer reviews confirm this value for money. Good to know: colorways from past seasons regularly go on sale at reduced prices, the perfect opportunity to double up with a second brand-new pair of shorts.
ORDER, SHIPPING AND RETURNS
On the ordering side, everything moves fast: add to cart in one click, several payment options — including installment payment offered at checkout — express 48h delivery on a selection of new products and free shipping from €230 to a pickup point. Upon receipt, returns are possible within 14 days, and our customer service supports every request — reviews regularly praise the team’s responsiveness. “Great quality, top-top service”: customer reviews sum up the experience well, from the first click to receiving the package.
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