Supreme x Dulton Small Clips (Set of 3)
The original behind the Supreme x Dulton Small Clips (Set of 3) is the Dulton Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3 — $21 retail vs Supreme's $24.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Dulton Small Clip is a 4.6-inch powder-coated steel binder clip made by the Japanese homeware brand Dulton, with a sprung-steel body and folding handles strong enough to hold thick document stacks. Dulton was founded in 1989 by Yasu Sasamoto in Hyogo, Japan and produces retro-industrial kitchen, office, and housewares sold across Japan, the US, and Europe; its product line draws on mid-century American factory and hardware aesthetics rendered in enameled steel and cast iron. The clips are sold in assorted colorways. The Supreme SS23 version is a set of three with an embossed Supreme logo on the face of each clip.
About Dulton
Dulton is a Japanese housewares brand founded in 1988 in Japan, with global operations run through Hong Kong-based Bridge Corporation since 2002. Dulton's catalog covers powder-coated steel trays, galvanized bins, kitchen timers and scales, enamel storage, and industrial-style furniture, drawing on mid-century American shop and garage aesthetics filtered through Japanese production standards. The company operates retail locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Shizuoka, and Beijing and supplies independent design shops worldwide. Many of its small-goods lines, including its color-block trays and bulldog clips, have become standard items in Japanese stationery and kitchen retail. Supreme has collaborated with Dulton on embossed steel trays, small clips sets, and a Martine Rose stash can.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $24 |
|---|---|
| Dulton retail | $21 |
| Hype tax | +14% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Dulton Small Clips (Set of 3) just the regular Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3?
The Supreme x Dulton Small Clips (Set of 3), released in Spring/Summer 2023, is based on the Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3. 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 Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3 is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3 than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $24 for the Supreme x Dulton Small Clips (Set of 3); the Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3 retails for $21. That's a 14% markup — buying the original saves you $3, or 13% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3?
You can buy the Dulton Metal Clip (117-329 series), set of 3 from Etsy. Retail price is $21. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
