Supreme x Champion Stacked C L/S Tee
The original behind the Supreme x Champion Stacked C L/S Tee is the Champion Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee — $25 retail vs Supreme's $68.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
A heavyweight cotton jersey long-sleeve tee built on Champion's standard long-sleeve blank, with set-in sleeves, ribbed cuffs and a rib collar, and a straight hem. Champion Athleticwear was founded by the Feinbloom brothers in Rochester, New York in 1919; the brand invented reverse-weave construction in 1938 and manufactured US military training gear and Ivy League athletic apparel throughout the mid-20th century, making its cotton jersey blanks the reference standard for American sportswear cut-and-sew. The FW17 Supreme version prints Champion's stacked-C wordmark repeated down the sleeves and across the chest; the stacked graphic and colorways were produced exclusively for Supreme on the standard Champion body.
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 | $68 |
|---|---|
| Champion retail | $25 |
| Hype tax | +172% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Champion Stacked C L/S Tee just the regular Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee?
The Supreme x Champion Stacked C L/S Tee, released in Fall/Winter 2017, is based on the Champion Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee. 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 Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Champion Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $68 for the Supreme x Champion Stacked C L/S Tee; the Champion Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee retails for $25. That's a 172% markup — buying the original saves you $43, or 63% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Champion Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee?
You can buy the Champion Classic Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee from Amazon, direct from Champion, or from Amazon. Retail price is $25. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
