“Tyson Beckford” Sweater
Tremaine Emory · 2021
Museum photograph
Tremaine Emory
- Narrative streetwear
- Denim
Tremaine Emory founded Denim Tears in 2019 as a platform for stories about the African diaspora. His work connects clothing with cultural collaboration and historical memory.
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Five looks to know
Collection selection
“Tyson Beckford” Sweater
2021
The Met dates this wool sweater to 2021 and credits Tremaine Emory for Denim Tears. A red, black and green flag motif contrasts with the pale knitted ground.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Landmark design
Cotton-wreath denim ensemble
2020 · Denim Tears × Levi’s
The cotton-wreath motif connects denim to the history of cotton and Black American labor.
Eric Nelson / British Vogue
Collection selection
Windrush capsule ensemble
2021 · Denim Tears / Machine-A
Created with artist Khalid Wildman, this capsule honors the Windrush generation.
British Vogue
Collection selection
In-house cotton-wreath denim
2025 · Denim by Denim Tears
The first denim made in-house brought the signature wreath to Emory’s own cuts and construction.
Courtesy of Denim Tears / GQ
Collection selection
André Leon Talley tribute bomber ensemble
Fall/Winter 2026 · Denim Tears
Created with Talley’s estate, this collection pays tribute to the editor’s personal wardrobe.
Courtesy of Denim Tears / GQArchive pieces, grouped by date
1 piece2021
1 piece · Season not recorded
About Tremaine Emory
The Metropolitan Museum of Art preserves his 2021 Tyson Beckford sweater, documenting how his wider artistic practice also takes form in familiar pieces of the everyday wardrobe.