Picture a cold morning on a New York lake, a fishing rod in one hand and a varsity jacket zipped to the chin. That is the world of Stüssy x Denim Tears FW26, the "Stüssy Tears" collection that launched on Friday 16 October 2026, and the pieces are now in stock in NZ at Im Your Wardrobe. Below is what the collab is about, the key pieces, and four ways to wear it through Auckland's changeable spring.

Stüssy x Denim Tears FW26: key facts

The story behind Stüssy Tears

Denim Tears is Tremaine Emory's label, built around the history of Black communities and the African diaspora, with the cotton wreath as its best-known symbol. Stüssy needs no introduction: the Californian surf label Shawn Stussy started in the 1980s became the blueprint for streetwear as we know it. The two have history. In 2022 they joined Our Legacy on a three-way denim project, and in February 2025 a 17-piece "Stüssy Tears" collection inspired by Emory's high school years in Jamaica, Queens, featured artwork from Annie Lee's painting "Six No Uptown". You can still find the Annie Lee Artist Tee from that drop on our shelves.

For Fall/Winter 2026, Emory went somewhere more personal. The collection is built around the fishing trips he took with his dad across New York. Tracy Emory fronts the campaign, and the outerwear carries Stüssy's Double S wrapped in the Denim Tears cotton wreath across the back.

The key pieces

The range leans hard into outdoor gear made for the street. The headline items are the technical fishing outerwear, a utility Fishing Vest in green and a fishing-style button-up shirt in white that works on its own or under a jacket. Around them sit the pieces most people will reach for every day: the green Varsity Jacket with the wreath on the back, a blue Canvas Jacket, a green Knit Sweater, the black Pullover Hoodie, a Sequin Zip Hoodie that steals the lookbook, graphic tees like the Beach Tour Tee and Bass Tee, and the SS Logo Cap in khaki.

It is a collab with depth rather than a couple of logo tees, which is exactly why it is worth building whole outfits around.

How to wear Stüssy x Denim Tears in an Auckland spring

Auckland in October can mean sun, wind and a downpour before lunch, so the whole game is layers you can add or drop. Here are four outfits built from pieces in stock now.

1. The varsity layer

Start with the Beach Tour Tee, throw the Varsity Jacket over the top and finish with relaxed denim or cargos and a clean pair like the Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 Mid. The green and cream jacket does the talking, so keep everything else simple. When the afternoon warms up, the tee holds the look on its own.

2. The utility fit

This is the collab's fishing story in one outfit. Wear the white Fishing Button-Up open over a tee, add the Fishing Vest and top it with the SS Logo Cap. Olive, white and khaki sit together naturally, and the vest's pockets mean you can leave the bag at home for a day around Ponsonby or the waterfront.

3. The knit and canvas combo

For cooler mornings, the Knit Sweater under the Canvas Jacket is the most grown-up way to wear the collection. Blue canvas over a green knit is a classic workwear pairing, and both pieces will outlast the season. Dark trousers and boots or chunky runners keep it grounded.

4. The statement hoodie

If you want one piece people ask about, it is the Sequin Zip Hoodie. Let it be the only loud thing in the outfit: plain black or grey bottoms, simple sneakers and the Bass Tee underneath. Prefer something quieter? The black Pullover Hoodie gives you the same collab with a lower volume.

Sizing tips

Check the size options on each listing before you order. If you plan to layer the varsity or canvas jacket over a hoodie or knit, think about that when you choose your size, because these outfits are built on layers. Unsure? Message us with your height and usual size and we will point you in the right direction.

Where to buy Stüssy x Denim Tears in NZ

The FW26 launch was online and in selected stores in the US and Japan. In New Zealand, Im Your Wardrobe stocks the FW26 collab alongside the wider Denim Tears and Stüssy ranges. Every piece is 100% authentic and inspected before it ships, NZ shipping is free on every order with tracked NZ-wide delivery, and you can pay with Afterpay. For more on the two brands, read our guide to buying Stüssy and Denim Tears in NZ or the story of the streetwear collaborations that shaped the industry.

FAQ

When did Stüssy x Denim Tears FW26 release?

The Stüssy Tears Fall/Winter 2026 collection launched on Friday 16 October 2026, online in the US from 11am ET and in Japan on the same day.

What is the Stüssy x Denim Tears FW26 collection inspired by?

It is inspired by the fishing trips Denim Tears founder Tremaine Emory took with his father, Tracy, across New York. The campaign was shot at Canopus Lake, one of Tracy's favourite fishing spots.

Is this the first Stüssy and Denim Tears collab?

No. The two worked with Our Legacy on a three-way denim project in 2022, and released a 17-piece Stüssy Tears collection inspired by Tremaine Emory's high school years in February 2025.

Where can I buy Stüssy x Denim Tears in NZ?

Im Your Wardrobe stocks the FW26 collab, including the varsity jacket, fishing vest, knit sweater, hoodies, tees and cap. Every order is authentic, inspected and ships free anywhere in New Zealand.