US luxury label Fear of God has announced a significant change in its leadership following the departure of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bastien Daguzan. The Los Angeles-based brand confirmed the decision to “remove the CEO position from its organizational structure.” This emerges from a statement quoted by several media outlets.
The company recognized the contributions made during the executive’s tenure. It stated that it recognizes the efforts that have supported the company’s progress and key initiatives through 2025. This structural change indicates a realignment in the future management of the high-end label’s operational business.
Shift towards a founder-led vision
In its official announcement, the label emphasized the focus on long-term brand identity instead of short-term company metrics. “Our responsibility extends beyond the successes and failures of the tangible. We are committed to an eternal vision guided by consensus, intention and consideration,” the statement said.
The organization thanked those who helped bring the brand closer to its inner purpose. At the same time, it was emphasized that the house remains focused on the path ahead. Although the brand has remained tight-lipped about specific leadership changes, the elimination of the CEO position could signal a return of founder Jerry Lorenzo to the operational helm.
Originally from southwest France, Daguzan built a solid career in the European luxury sector before moving to the US market. He began his professional career in 2008 at the Belgian designer label Kris Van Assche. There he was responsible for sales and development for five years.
In 2013, Daguzan moved to the French label Lemaire as managing director. There he worked with the designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Tran. He then moved to the Spanish group Puig in 2017, where he headed the fashion division of the French house Rabanne. Prior to his appointment at the Los Angeles label, Daguzan was the first outside CEO of French brand Jacquemus. He joined the Parisian house in 2022, previously led by founder Simon Porte Jacquemus.
After leaving Jacquemus at the end of 2023, Daguzan moved to Fear of God in September 2024. His next career move has not yet been announced. Founded by Lorenzo in 2013, Fear of God is widely known for its high-quality basics. The company has not yet commented further on the restructuring.
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