“Tyson Beckford” Sweater

Design House Denim Tears American
Designer Tremaine Emory American

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AFFIRMATION 1. A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something:

Tremaine Emory’s designs for Denim Tears are inspired by the collective history and experience of Black Americans. This sweater, released in April 2021, is a reinterpretation of Ralph Lauren’s late 1980s design. By replacing the American flag with a version of African American Flag by artist David Hammons and the RL signature with the DT signature, Emory transfers ownership of the design to the Black community.

“Tyson Beckford” Sweater, Denim Tears (American, founded 2019), Wool, American

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