Supreme x Champion Outline Hooded Sweatshirt
The original behind the Supreme x Champion Outline Hooded Sweatshirt is the Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie — $65 retail vs Supreme's $148.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
Champion was founded in 1919 in Rochester, New York by brothers Abe and Bill Feinbloom, originally as the Knickerbocker Knitting Company. The Reverse Weave construction (fleece cut on the cross-grain to resist vertical shrinkage) was patented in 1938 and became the standard for collegiate athletic department hoodies. Champion supplied athletic wear to the US Military Academy at West Point, the NBA, and the NFL. The SS19 Supreme collab uses Champion's heavyweight cotton-blend fleece pullover with an outline embroidery of the Champion script logo arched across the hood, plus a co-branded Champion size flag at the front pocket. Released February 14, 2019 in five colorways at $148.
About Champion
Champion is an American sportswear company founded in 1919 by Simon Feinbloom and his sons William and Abraham in Rochester, New York, originally as Knickerbocker Knitting Mills. The company supplied athletic uniforms to the University of Michigan in the 1920s and to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point shortly after. Champion developed the reverse-weave sweatshirt in 1938, a construction that runs the fabric crosswise to limit shrinkage, and produced the first hooded sweatshirts for cold-weather laborers and athletes. HanesBrands has owned the label since 2006. Supreme has collaborated with Champion on co-branded hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants since the early 2000s.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $148 |
|---|---|
| Champion retail | $65 |
| Hype tax | +128% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Champion Outline Hooded Sweatshirt just the regular Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie?
The Supreme x Champion Outline Hooded Sweatshirt, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Champion Reverse Weave Pullover 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 Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $148 for the Supreme x Champion Outline Hooded Sweatshirt; the Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie retails for $65. That's a 128% markup — buying the original saves you $83, or 56% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie?
You can buy the Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie direct from Champion or from Amazon. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
