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Brand profile
Denim Tears
Tremaine Emory's independent American label using cotton-wreath denim and graphics to tell African diaspora histories through streetwear.
New York CityOrigin
UnisexFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Denim Tears
The cotton wreath carries the argument
The recurring cotton wreath print on Levi's 501s, sweats, hoodies and tees references American slavery and the African diaspora rather than functioning as a logo.
A designer's project, not a house
Tremaine Emory founded the label in 2019 and still owns it independently, including through his 2022-2023 stint as Supreme's creative director.
Collaboration is the main channel
Output runs through partners like Levi's, Dior, Stussy, Champion, Converse, UGG and ASICS, and pieces sit in The Met's Costume Institute collection.
How Denim Tears fits
Overall fit
runs large
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.
Tip: 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.
Medium confidence · based on 14 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | very relaxed and boxy, heavyweight Champion-style construction | Size down one if you want a standard fit; stay true to size for the oversized streetwear silhouette. |
| Jeans & denim | slightly large | straight, rigid Levi's 501-based cut through the seat and thigh | Many find the tagged waist runs generous, so consider going down one waist size unless you plan on a loose, slouched fit. |
| Jackets | slightly large | roomy, layer-friendly outerwear cut based on classic denim and varsity blocks | True to size works for most; size down only if you want it fitted over a tee. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | boxy with a dropped-ish shoulder and wide body | Take your usual size for the intended boxy look, or size down if you dislike a wide chest. |
| Trousers & pants | runs large | relaxed sweatpant cut with a full thigh | Size down one for a less slouchy leg if you're between sizes. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Denim Tears fit questions
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 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.
How do Denim Tears jackets fit?
Denim Tears jackets fits slightly large. True to size works for most; size down only if you want it fitted over a tee. Shape: roomy, layer-friendly outerwear cut based on classic denim and varsity blocks.
Brand facts
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.
- Founded
- 2019
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Streetwear, Workwear / Heritage, Skatewear