Supreme x b.b. Simon Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt
The original behind the Supreme x b.b. Simon Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt is the b.b. Simon Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie — $250 retail vs Supreme's $298.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
B.B. Simon was founded in 1987 in downtown Los Angeles by Simon Tavassoli, who learned belt-making at his uncle's buckle factory before starting his own label, originally named Belts By Simon. Madonna wore one of Tavassoli's Western-style buckles in the 2000 Don't Tell Me music video, and the studded and Swarovski-crystal-set belt became a recurring piece in hip-hop and streetwear wardrobes. Production remains in California using Italian leather and hand-applied stones. The SS2025 Supreme version is a brushed-back cotton-fleece zip-up hoodie in a camouflage print with a tackle-twill arc-logo applique densely set with rhinestones and metal studs on the chest.
About b.b. Simon
b.b. Simon is an American accessories brand founded in 1987 by Simon Tavassoli in Los Angeles. The name is an abbreviation of Belts By Simon. The brand introduced its Swarovski crystal-studded leather belts in the early 2000s, and the design became a fixture of hip-hop style, worn by Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Birdman. Each belt is assembled at the company's Irvine, California factory using Italian leather, large metal buckles sourced from Taiwan, and Austrian Swarovski crystals set by hand. The brand has since expanded into licensed belts for Disney, Warner Bros., and Marvel properties. Supreme collaborated with b.b. Simon on crystal-studded Box Logo belts.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $298 |
|---|---|
| b.b. Simon retail | $250 |
| Hype tax | +19% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x b.b. Simon Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt just the regular Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie?
The Supreme x b.b. Simon Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt, released in Spring/Summer 2025, is based on the b.b. Simon Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the b.b. Simon Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the b.b. Simon Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $298 for the Supreme x b.b. Simon Zip Up Hooded Sweatshirt; the b.b. Simon Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie retails for $250. That's a 19% markup — buying the original saves you $48, or 16% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the b.b. Simon Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie?
You can buy the b.b. Simon Swarovski Crystal Zip Up Hoodie direct from b.b. Simon. Retail price is $250. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
