Supreme x Hollywood Trading Company Studded Belt
The original behind the Supreme x Hollywood Trading Company Studded Belt is the Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt — $195 retail vs Supreme's $268.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt is a handmade cowhide belt set with pyramid, dome, and ornamental metal studs on full-grain leather, finished with engraved silver-tone hardware. HTC was founded in Los Angeles in the mid-1990s by Zip Stevenson, who started cutting and studding vintage belts out of his LA workshop and sold them to musicians and production stylists; the brand now operates between its Los Angeles storefront and Italian leather ateliers, which handle some production. The SS23 Supreme collab extends the studded-belt template to patent leather panels with box-logo stud patterns and debossed foil branding, released alongside a matching wallet and keychain at $268 versus roughly $195 for a standard HTC belt.
About Hollywood Trading Company (HTC)
Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) is an American leather goods brand founded in the mid-1990s by vintage clothing dealer Zip Stevenson in Los Angeles, after Stevenson began making studded belts for himself in 1995. The brand produces hand-tooled leather belts, wallets, and accessories finished with sterling silver conchos, natural turquoise, and umbrella studs, drawing on 1950s West Coast and motorcycle-club iconography. Production is split between Los Angeles and Italy, with each piece assembled by hand. HTC belts became fixtures in rock and roll wardrobes through the 2000s and 2010s. Supreme's HTC collaboration used the brand's studded belt and wallet constructions.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $268 |
|---|---|
| Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) retail | $195 |
| Hype tax | +37% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Hollywood Trading Company Studded Belt just the regular Studded Leather Belt?
The Supreme x Hollywood Trading Company Studded Belt, released in Spring/Summer 2023, is based on the Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt. 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 Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $268 for the Supreme x Hollywood Trading Company Studded Belt; the Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt retails for $195. That's a 37% markup — buying the original saves you $73, or 27% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt?
You can buy the Hollywood Trading Company (HTC) Studded Leather Belt from HTC Los Angeles. Retail price is $195. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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