Supreme x Hanes Leopard Tagless Tees (2 Pack)
The original behind the Supreme x Hanes Leopard Tagless Tees (2 Pack) is the Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Style 5250) — $15 retail vs Supreme's $28.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Hanes Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (style 5250) is a 6.1 oz combed ring-spun cotton jersey tee with a seamless rib collar, double-needle stitched shoulders and sleeves, and Hanes's Tagless construction: a heat-transferred neck label introduced in 2002 to replace the sewn-in tag. Hanes was founded in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1901 and is now part of HanesBrands Inc., which prints over one billion Tagless units per year. The SS19 Supreme version is a two-pack of 5250 tees in allover leopard print with a small embroidered Supreme script at the lower front hem. Released February 21, 2019 at $28 for the pair.
About Hanes
Hanes is an American apparel manufacturer founded in 1901 by John Wesley Hanes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as Shamrock Mills. The company started making infants' and men's socks before expanding into underwear, T-shirts, and hosiery; it was renamed Hanes Hosiery Mills in 1914. Today Hanesbrands is one of the largest basic apparel producers in the world, with core product lines including cotton crewneck T-shirts, boxer briefs, tagless undershirts, and athletic socks sold in multipacks. Supreme has used Hanes as the base for its branded boxer briefs and T-shirt multipacks.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $28 |
|---|---|
| Hanes retail | $15 |
| Hype tax | +87% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x Hanes Leopard Tagless Tees (2 Pack)?
The Supreme x Hanes Leopard Tagless Tees (2 Pack), released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Style 5250). 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 Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Style 5250) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Style 5250) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $28 for the Supreme x Hanes Leopard Tagless Tees (2 Pack); the Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Style 5250) retails for $15. That's a 87% markup — buying the original saves you $13, or 46% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Style 5250)?
You can buy the Hanes Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Style 5250) from Amazon or direct from Hanes. Retail price is $15. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
