Supreme x Ben Davis Beanie
The original behind the Supreme x Ben Davis Beanie is the Ben Davis Cuffed Knit Beanie — $18 retail vs Supreme's $38.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
Ben Davis has made workwear in San Francisco since 1935, founded by Ben Davis as a continuation of the Davis family's textile lineage that includes his grandfather's partner Levi Strauss. The company's cuffed knit beanie is part of its core line, made in the USA from 100% acrylic with a woven "Ben Davis" patch featuring the brand's gorilla mascot and the "Est. 1935 / Plenty Tough" marks. Supreme's Fall/Winter 2019 version is the same cuffed acrylic construction with a co-branded patch on the cuff and a Supreme logo embroidered at the rear. It released in September 2019 at $38 in black, dark navy, green, and pink.
About Ben Davis
Ben Davis is an American workwear brand founded in 1935 in San Francisco, California, by Ben Davis, a nephew of Levi Strauss. The brand produces durable work shirts, pants, and jackets for tradespeople, identified by the Half-Moon hanging tag introduced in the brand's early years. Ben Davis clothing became embedded in West Coast hip-hop and lowrider culture in the 1990s, worn alongside Dickies and pendletons by artists from Cypress Hill to Eazy-E. Supreme has collaborated with Ben Davis on co-branded work shirts and trousers.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $38 |
|---|---|
| Ben Davis retail | $18 |
| Hype tax | +111% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Ben Davis Beanie just the regular Cuffed Knit Beanie?
The Supreme x Ben Davis Beanie, released in Fall/Winter 2019, is based on the Ben Davis Cuffed Knit Beanie. 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 Ben Davis Cuffed Knit Beanie is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Ben Davis Cuffed Knit Beanie than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $38 for the Supreme x Ben Davis Beanie; the Ben Davis Cuffed Knit Beanie retails for $18. That's a 111% markup — buying the original saves you $20, or 53% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Ben Davis Cuffed Knit Beanie?
You can buy the Ben Davis Cuffed Knit Beanie direct from Ben Davis. Retail price is $18. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
