Denim Tears

Shop authentic Denim Tears clothing online at PUSHAS, The Marketplace Of Hype.

The range covers Denim Tears hoodies, sweatshirts, tees, sweatpants and denim carrying the label's cotton wreath, alongside its collaborations. Pair them with more streetwear hoodies, streetwear tees and the full streetwear range. Every piece is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence.

What Is Denim Tears?

Denim Tears is the label founded in 2019 by designer Tremaine Emory. Each collection tells a story about the African diaspora and Black American history, using clothing to carry that history into everyday life. Emory released the first collection on the 400th anniversary of the start of slavery in America, and storytelling has stayed at the centre of the label ever since.

The pieces themselves are wearable streetwear staples: hoodies, crewnecks, tees, sweatpants and jeans. What sets them apart is the meaning printed into them. A Denim Tears hoodie is a comfortable everyday piece, and it is also a statement about where the people who built America came from.

Who Is Tremaine Emory?

Emory came to Denim Tears with a long career across fashion and music. He co-founded the creative collective No Vacancy Inn, worked with Kanye West and Frank Ocean, and spent years in the fashion industry before launching his own label. In 2022 he was also named creative director of Supreme, while continuing to design Denim Tears.

That background shows in the way Denim Tears works. Collections arrive with a story, collaborations are chosen for what they can say, and the clothes connect to art, music and history as much as to fashion.

The Denim Tears Cotton Wreath

The cotton wreath is the Denim Tears signature. Emory uses the cotton plant to point to its history in America and its link to slavery, turning a symbol of forced labour into a mark of where Black Americans came from and how they persevered. He has described the wreath as a talisman for that journey: the struggle, the pain and the perseverance.

The wreath appeared in the debut 2019 collection, printed on jeans, hoodies and sweatshirts, and it remains the graphic most people know the label by. It appears on denim, fleece and tees, so each piece carries the same message in a different form.

Denim Tears Collaborations

Denim Tears chooses partners whose history it can build on. Its best-known collaborations reach from American denim to sneakers and sheepskin.

• Denim Tears x Levi's — The partnership behind the cotton wreath Levi's 501 jeans, printed with white cotton wreaths. A Denim Tears and Levi's ensemble is held in the collection of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• Denim Tears x Converse — A Chuck 70 released in 2020 in the red, black and green of the Pan-African flag, launched alongside a push to get young Black voters to the polls.
• Denim Tears x UGG — Beaded versions of the UGG Classic boot and Tasman slipper, released in 2022 and inspired by Emory's great-grandmother and his Black Seminole heritage.

Popular Denim Tears Hoodies, Tees and Sweatpants

These are the Denim Tears pieces people search for by name.

• Denim Tears Cotton Wreath Hoodies and Sweatshirts — Fleece pullovers, zip-ups and crewnecks covered in the cotton wreath print.
• Denim Tears Cotton Wreath Sweatpants and Shorts — Matching bottoms to complete the set.
• Denim Tears Tees — Graphic tees carrying the wreath and the label's storytelling prints.
• Denim Tears Cotton Wreath Jeans — Denim printed with the wreath, one of the label's best-known pieces.
• Denim Tears Headwear — Caps carrying the cotton wreath.

Denim Tears Sizing and Fit

Denim Tears sizing varies by piece and by collection. Check the size chart on each listing and the PUSHAS size guide, and compare the measurements with a piece you already own before you choose.

Why Buy Denim Tears From PUSHAS?

• Authenticated By Hand — Every Denim Tears piece is inspected and verified authentic before it ships. No exceptions.
• Curated Seller Network — Every listing comes from a vetted, verified seller.
• Beyond Standard Retail — Access highly sought-after Denim Tears already sold out through traditional retailers.
• Depth of Selection — Hoodies, sweatshirts, tees, sweatpants and denim across a range of sizes, all in one place.
• Flexible Checkout — Afterpay, PayPal and Apple Pay at checkout.
• Worldwide Shipping — Get access to hype straight from our SYD, LA & HK Distribution Centres.

PUSHAS: The Marketplace Of Hype

PUSHAS is a global marketplace built for buyers who want access to the hottest sneakers, streetwear and collectibles. Every piece is authenticated by hand before it ships.

Shop authentic Denim Tears online at PUSHAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denim Tears on PUSHAS authentic?

Yes. Every Denim Tears piece sold through PUSHAS is authenticated by hand before it ships, so you can shop with confidence.

Who founded Denim Tears?

Designer Tremaine Emory founded Denim Tears in 2019. He was also named creative director of Supreme in 2022.

What does the Denim Tears cotton wreath mean?

The cotton wreath points to the history of cotton in America and its link to slavery. Tremaine Emory has described it as a talisman for the journey of Black Americans and how they persevered.

Has Denim Tears collaborated with Levi's?

Yes. Denim Tears and Levi's created the cotton wreath Levi's 501 jeans, printed with white cotton wreaths, and a Denim Tears and Levi's ensemble is held by The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Has Denim Tears collaborated with UGG?

Yes. In 2022 Denim Tears and UGG released beaded versions of the Classic boot and the Tasman slipper, inspired by Tremaine Emory's Black Seminole heritage.

Does PUSHAS ship Denim Tears internationally?

Yes. PUSHAS ships worldwide from our SYD, LA & HK Distribution Centres, and every piece is authenticated by hand before it ships.