Okay, let’s talk about this whole Carti and Denim Tears thing. I kept seeing these pieces, mostly the jeans, popping up everywhere online and on folks.
Getting into it
First time I really noticed was probably seeing Playboi Carti himself wearing some gear that had that distinct look. You know, the denim, often Levi’s, covered in those white… flower things? Wreaths? Took me a minute to figure out what was going on.
So, I started digging around. Found out the brand was Denim Tears, run by Tremaine Emory. And yeah, those things were cotton wreaths. There was this whole story behind it, something about cotton, American history, slavery… way deeper than I first thought. It wasn’t just some random cool design.
The Hunt
Alright, so I decided I wanted a piece. Specifically, the jeans. The Levi’s collab ones seemed like the main event. Man, finding them wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
- Checked online stores – mostly sold out.
- Looked at resale sites – prices were kinda crazy.
- Waited for new drops – seemed unpredictable.
It took some patience. I kept an eye out for a while. Didn’t want to pay a fortune, you know? Eventually, I managed to snag a pair of the light wash jeans. Wasn’t brand new from a drop, found a decent deal from someone selling theirs.
First Impressions and Wearing Them
When they arrived, I gotta say, the quality felt good. It’s Levi’s denim, so it’s sturdy. The cotton wreath print was all over, just like in the pictures. It definitely stands out.
Putting them on: They fit like classic Levi’s, which I like. Comfortable enough. But wearing them out is different. People definitely notice them. Some probably just think it’s a cool pattern, others might know the Denim Tears connection, maybe even the Carti link.
It feels different wearing something when you know the story behind it. Thinking about the whole cotton thing adds a layer. It’s not just flexing a brand, it’s wearing something that’s supposed to make you think a bit. Does it feel heavy? Sometimes. But mostly, it just feels like a unique piece of clothing with a backstory.
Styling them is easy enough, they’re jeans at the end of the day. T-shirt, hoodie, whatever. They kinda become the main focus of the outfit because the print is so bold.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Am I glad I got them? Yeah, I think so. They’re definitely conversation starters. The connection to Carti brought the initial attention for a lot of people, myself included probably, but learning about Denim Tears itself was interesting.
They’re more than just hype-beast stuff, even though the hype is definitely there. It’s a solid pair of jeans with a design that actually means something. Worth the hunt? For me, yeah. It was a process, but now I have this piece that’s kinda cool visually and has this whole other layer to it.
