Denim Tears
Denim Tears is Tremaine Emory's label, founded in 2019 and built around narratives of the African diaspora and American slavery. Its signature is the cotton wreath motif printed on Levi's 501s, sweatpants, hoodies and tees, alongside collegiate knits and graphic outerwear. Collaborations span Levi's, Dior, Stussy, Champion, Converse, UGG and ASICS. Emory served as Supreme's creative director from 2022 until leaving in 2023, and remains independent owner of the brand. Denim Tears pieces are held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute collection.
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| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | very relaxed and boxy, heavyweight Champion-style construction | regular body with a slightly cropped feel once the fleece settles | Size down one if you want a standard fit; stay true to size for the oversized streetwear silhouette. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | runs large | relaxed sweatpant cut with a full thigh | long, tends to bunch at the ankle | Size down one for a less slouchy leg if you're between sizes. | low |
| Jeans & denim | slightly large | straight, rigid Levi's 501-based cut through the seat and thigh | standard 501 inseams, often worn stacked or cuffed | Many find the tagged waist runs generous, so consider going down one waist size unless you plan on a loose, slouched fit. | medium |
| Jackets | slightly large | roomy, layer-friendly outerwear cut based on classic denim and varsity blocks | regular | True to size works for most; size down only if you want it fitted over a tee. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | boxy with a dropped-ish shoulder and wide body | regular, sometimes reads slightly short relative to the width | Take your usual size for the intended boxy look, or size down if you dislike a wide chest. | medium |
Does Denim Tears run big or small?
Denim Tears runs large. Most people take their normal size for the intended oversized look, but size down one if you want a cleaner, closer fit — especially on hoodies, sweats and the 501 jeans. Denim Tears pieces are widely described as generous and boxy, with heavyweight fleece and tees sitting oversized and the Levi's-based denim fitting roomier in the waist than expected.
How does Denim Tears fit?
Denim Tears pieces are widely described as generous and boxy, with heavyweight fleece and tees sitting oversized and the Levi's-based denim fitting roomier in the waist than expected. Overall shape: boxy and relaxed through the chest and shoulders, in line with heavyweight American streetwear.
How do Denim Tears hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Denim Tears hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Size down one if you want a standard fit; stay true to size for the oversized streetwear silhouette. Shape: very relaxed and boxy, heavyweight Champion-style construction.
How do Denim Tears trousers & pants fit?
Denim Tears trousers & pants runs large. Size down one for a less slouchy leg if you're between sizes. Shape: relaxed sweatpant cut with a full thigh.
How do Denim Tears jeans & denim fit?
Denim Tears jeans & denim fits slightly large. Many find the tagged waist runs generous, so consider going down one waist size unless you plan on a loose, slouched fit. Shape: straight, rigid Levi's 501-based cut through the seat and thigh.
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