Supreme x Independent Nylon Anorak
The original behind the Supreme x Independent Nylon Anorak is the Independent Truck Company ITC Span Anorak Jacket — $65 retail vs Supreme's $168.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
Independent Truck Company was founded in 1978 in Santa Cruz, California by Fausto Vitello and Richard Novak, and its skate apparel program has always centered on functional basics: pullover anoraks, hooded sweats, and work-style outerwear stocked at skate shops. The FW17 collab is a half-zip nylon anorak with a drawcord hood, kangaroo pouch pocket, and an Independent cross logo at the chest; Supreme released it November 16, 2017 in black, olive, slate, and navy at $168. Independent's own ITC Span Anorak is built on the same pullover silhouette in water-resistant nylon and sells at skate retailers for around $65.
About Independent Truck Company
Independent Truck Company is an American skateboard-hardware brand founded in 1978 by Richard Novak, Jay Shuirman, Fausto Vitello, and Eric Swenson in Santa Cruz, California, as a division of NHS, Inc. The Stage designations track the truck's geometry revisions; the current Stage 11, released in December 2012, uses a 55mm height with revised pivot housing and no-hang-up yoke. Independent is the best-selling skateboard truck brand in the world, and the iron-cross logo is one of the most recognized marks in skateboarding. The company sponsors riders including Eric Koston and Andrew Reynolds. Supreme and Independent have collaborated on multiple occasions.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $168 |
|---|---|
| Independent Truck Company retail | $65 |
| Hype tax | +158% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Independent Nylon Anorak just the regular ITC Span Anorak Jacket?
The Supreme x Independent Nylon Anorak, released in Fall/Winter 2017, is based on the Independent Truck Company ITC Span Anorak Jacket. 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 Independent Truck Company ITC Span Anorak Jacket is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Independent Truck Company ITC Span Anorak Jacket than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $168 for the Supreme x Independent Nylon Anorak; the Independent Truck Company ITC Span Anorak Jacket retails for $65. That's a 158% markup — buying the original saves you $103, or 61% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Independent Truck Company ITC Span Anorak Jacket?
You can buy the Independent Truck Company ITC Span Anorak Jacket from Amazon or from Tactics. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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