The creative director of Supreme abruptly resigned, citing ‘systemic racism,’ which the brand denied

• Tremaine Emory is exiting streetwear giant Supreme.
• Emory cited “systematic racism” among his reasons for leaving the brand.
• The brand said it disagreed with his characterization, but wished him well.

Tremaine Emory is leaving his role as Supreme’s creative director after a year and a half in the position.

Emory’s departure from the streetwear brand was announced on Thursday. In a resignation letter viewed by the Business of Fashion, Emory cited “systematic racism” and what he said was a lack of minority employees among his reasons for leaving.