3 Stripes, Deep Roots: Denim Tears’ First adidas Collab Reportedly Drops This Fall
Tremaine Emory is bringing Denim Tears’ cultural storytelling to two adidas classics this fall.
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Denim Tears is reportedly bringing its distinct approach to storytelling to the Three Stripes for the first time.
According to Sneaker Bar Detroit, Tremaine Emory’s influential label is partnering with adidas Originals for its first-ever collaboration with the sportswear giant. At least two sneakers are currently expected to arrive in November 2026, with Denim Tears putting its spin on the adidas Superstar and Stan Smith.
Details are still scarce, as neither brand has officially revealed the sneakers or announced pricing. That means we’ll have to wait to see exactly how Emory translates the Denim Tears aesthetic onto two of adidas’ most recognizable silhouettes. Given the brand’s history, though, don’t expect this to be just another logo swap.
Emory founded Denim Tears in 2019 with a focus on exploring Black American history and the African Diaspora through clothing. Its signature Cotton Wreath motif has since become one of contemporary streetwear’s most recognizable graphics, while collaborations with Levi’s, Stüssy, Dior and others have helped Denim Tears move comfortably between streetwear, luxury fashion and cultural commentary.
The adidas partnership also isn’t Denim Tears’ first time using sneakers as a canvas. The brand previously collaborated with Converse on Chuck 70s inspired by Marcus Garvey and Pan-Africanism, while Emory worked with ASICS on the GEL-MC Plus through the ASICS Collective in 2021.
The news comes during an especially busy season for Denim Tears. As CASSIUS previously reported, the brand recently partnered with the André Leon Talley Estate on its sprawling Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The 153-piece project—the estate’s first fashion-brand collaboration—draws inspiration from Talley’s unmistakable wardrobe and legacy while mixing luxury, sportswear and Black cultural references with Denim Tears signatures like the Cotton Wreath.
That collection is being released across five drops throughout the season, giving Denim Tears plenty of momentum heading into another major partnership. For now, the Denim Tears x adidas Superstar and Stan Smith are reportedly slated to arrive sometime in November. Exact release dates, pricing and official images have yet to surface, but if Emory’s previous collaborations are any indication, there will probably be much more behind these pairs than three stripes and a familiar wreath.
