These avant-garde denim shorts from Denim Tears, co-created with the late Virgil Abloh, feature a distinctive light-wash, heavily distressed construction with oversized cargo-style patch pockets. The rear waistband is adorned with the iconic phrase 'THAT'S A WHOLE LOT OF CORN SYRUP' meticulously rendered in silver-tone crystal studs—referencing Abloh’s conceptual critique of consumerism and cultural appropriation. The front pockets are densely perforated with matching crystal studs, creating a textured, reflective surface that catches light dynamically. Constructed from rigid yet slightly softened cotton denim, the shorts include functional belt loops, a classic five-pocket structure (with two large angled cargo pockets), and a raw hem for an intentionally deconstructed finish. A yellow woven tag on the right pocket reads 'DENIM TEARS / VIRGIL ABLOH / THAT'S A WHOLE LOT OF CORN SYRUP', confirming the collaborative origin. Designed for high-fashion streetwear expression, they balance utilitarian workwear silhouettes with luxury embellishment—ideal for art exhibitions, fashion weeks, or statement-making summer outings. Not intended for heavy wear due to delicate crystal application; dry clean recommended. The piece embodies Abloh’s signature ‘quotation marks’ aesthetic and Denim Tears’ exploration of Black American cultural motifs through recontextualized Americana.