Supreme x Duralex Glass Mugs (Set of 6)
The original behind the Supreme x Duralex Glass Mugs (Set of 6) is the Duralex Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6) — $44 retail vs Supreme's $58.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Duralex Versailles is an 8.75-ounce stackable tempered glass mug with a round handle, produced at Duralex's factory in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in the Loiret department of central France. Duralex, founded in 1945 as a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, invented the industrial glass tempering process; its tempered glass is up to 2.5 times stronger than conventional glass, handles temperatures from minus 4 to 266 degrees Fahrenheit, and breaks into small dull pieces rather than shards. The Versailles and its sibling Picardie tumbler have been standard issue in French school cafeterias and bistros for decades. The SS23 Supreme collab keeps the same French-made mug and adds a laser-etched Supreme box logo on the side of each piece. The set of 6 retailed for $58.
About Duralex
Duralex is a French tempered glassware manufacturer founded in 1945 in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, near Orleans, as part of the Saint-Gobain group. The company commercialized tempered soda-lime glass tableware and released its first product, the stackable Gigogne tumbler, in 1946. The Picardie, introduced in 1954, became its signature design and a standard in French school canteens, bistros, and cafeterias. The glass resists thermal shock up to 130 degrees Celsius and shatters into small blunt fragments rather than shards. Supreme's collaboration applied its logo to a set of Picardie tumblers produced in France.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $58 |
|---|---|
| Duralex retail | $44 |
| Hype tax | +32% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Duralex Glass Mugs (Set of 6) just the regular Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6)?
The Supreme x Duralex Glass Mugs (Set of 6), released in Spring/Summer 2023, is based on the Duralex Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6). 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 Duralex Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Duralex Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $58 for the Supreme x Duralex Glass Mugs (Set of 6); the Duralex Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6) retails for $44. That's a 32% markup — buying the original saves you $14, or 24% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Duralex Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6)?
You can buy the Duralex Versailles Stackable Glass Mug (Set of 6) direct from Duralex or from Amazon. Retail price is $44. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
