Denim Tears x CPFM “Independence Day” Denim in Black

Condition: 9/10

For 2022’s July 4 celebrations, Denim Tears references Jimi Hendrix’s iconic performance of the national anthem at Woodstock ‘69, which reflected the hopes and fears of the nation amidst the long and divisive Vietnam war — sending an enduring message of inclusivity and celebration of eccentricity.

“Jimi’s Woodstock anthem was both an expression of protest at the obscene violence of a wholly unnecessary war and an affirmation of aspects of the American experiment entirely worth fighting for,” wrote Emory. “His rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” turned it into a blazing freak flag, a protective shield for eccentrics, oddballs, weirdos, outsiders, and marginal people of every sort. Precisely because the tyranny of opinion is such as to make eccentricity a reproach.”

Measurements: 42 W x 34 L (Levi’s sizing)