Parents hit with sticker shock as pricey ‘Fear of God’ hoodies become status symbols for tweens

Pricey Fear of God Essentials hoodies are becoming must-have status symbols for tweens and teens, leaving some parents stunned by the cost of keeping up with the trend.

"It felt a little bit expensive for, at the time, 11- and 12-year-olds," Kinna Thomas, a mother of two, told Business Insider in an article published Saturday, of the clothing line Fear of God Essentials.  

The clothing line, which ranges in price from around $33 for T-shirts with some kids’ hoodies ranging from about $130 to $200...