Tremaine Emory
Tremaine Emory is a fashion designer, creative director, and cultural consultant most known for founding the brand Denim Tears. Based in New York, he weaves art, music, and cultural storytelling about the African diaspora into his designs, often highlighting social and historical narratives that challenge mainstream perspectives. Collectors prioritize Emory’s capsule collections for their unique blend of archival references and contemporary graphics like the Cotton Wreath, which has became a defining symbol of contemporary streetwear. His work resonates deeply within communities seeking fashion that doubles as social commentary, attracting style insiders who appreciate the intentional storytelling embedded in each piece.
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Streetwear Power Ranking: The 2026 Edition
From veterans like Supreme’s James Jebbia to new school leaders like Corteiz’s Clint Ogbenna, these are the 25 individuals who make things happen in streetwear right now.
Is Tremaine Emory Streetwear’s Best Storyteller Right Now?
Last week, Tremaine Emory released his spring/summer 2026 collection with an activation featuring the Kaisokah Moko Jumbies USA, Inc., and a campaign highlighting Lauryn Hill and her family.
Lauryn Hill Stars in Denim Tears Spring/Summer 2026 Campaign
The new collection is available on Friday at 11. a.m. ET.
The 10 Best Brands of 2024, Ranked
We took a bird’s-eye view on all that 2024 had to offer in fashion to gauge which brands deserve the most flowers.
'Kerwin Frost Talks' Is Back, New Season Debuting on Complex
The newest iteration of the star-stacked conversation series is part of a new lineup of Complex shows.
Tremaine Emory Looks Back on Being Fired by Ye: 'For Years, I Was Asked to Come Back'
The Denim Tears founder and former Supreme creative director doesn't hold back in a new interview with Noah Callahan-Bever.
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Patta x Stüssy boxing shorts, a linen shirt from House of Errors, and more are featured in this week's roundup.
The 12 Best Style Releases to Buy This Week: Stüssy, 424, Essentials, and More
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What Happened to Supreme After VF Corp. Bought the Company?
With reports of VF Corp. attempting to sell Supreme surfacing, we take a look back at the moments since the streetwear brand was acquired in 2020.
People Point Out Irony of Man in Denim Tears Hoodie Spewing Racism at Black Pro-Palestine Protesters
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Tremaine Emory Is Releasing an Arthur Jafa Collab After All. Here's How We Got Here
After being shelved during his tenure at Supreme, Tremaine Emory's Arthur Jafa collab is finally releasing through Denim Tears.
Tremaine Emory Is Releasing 'Systemic Racism Controls America' Collab With Arthur Jafa
One image shows a Supreme-satirizing hoodie emblazoned with the statement "Systemic racism controls America."
Converse Didn’t Want Denim Tears to Do a Watermelon Sneaker
In an interview with Rick Rubin, designer Tremaine Emory explained why the project never materialized.
Best Style Releases: Denim Tears, Akimbo Club Hoodies, and More
From the latest Denim Tears capsule to new colorways of Akimbo Club's Perfect Hoodie, here is a closer look at all of this week's best style releases.
Denim Tears Selling Chicken Bone Necklace for $700, Watermelon Watercolor Sweatsuit Set
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