Supreme x IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Set (Set of 2)
The original behind the Supreme x IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Set (Set of 2) is the IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer — $7.74 retail vs Supreme's $48.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
IPA Industria Porcellane Aosta has produced professional porcelain for the Italian cafe industry since 1955, operating a single factory in Aosta in the northwest of Italy and supplying espresso ware to bars across Europe. The Aosta line is a 2.5 oz (75 ml) espresso cup paired with a 4.69-inch saucer, fired from scratch-resistant vitrified porcelain to the weight and wall thickness standard in Italian bar service, with the IPA logo printed on the underside. The SS22 Supreme set is the same Aosta cup and saucer in a two-cup, two-saucer presentation box, with the Supreme box logo printed on the side of each cup. Released April 7, 2022 at $48.
About IPA Porcellane
IPA Porcellane is an Italian porcelain manufacturer founded in 1955 by Egidio Sala in Usmate Velate, in the Monza Brianza province of Lombardy. The company began producing artistic porcelain statues before pivoting to industrial production for the HoReCa hospitality sector. IPA specializes in hard-porcelain cups for professional espresso bars and has supplied roasters across Italy and Europe for seven decades, now run by the third generation of the Sala family. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy from European raw materials, with custom decoration available for individual cafes and roasteries. Supreme collaborated with IPA Porcellane on a set of espresso cups and saucers.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $48 |
|---|---|
| IPA Porcellane retail | $7.74 |
| Hype tax | +520% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Set (Set of 2) just the regular Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer?
The Supreme x IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Set (Set of 2), released in Spring/Summer 2022, is based on the IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer. 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 IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $48 for the Supreme x IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Set (Set of 2); the IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer retails for $7.74. That's a 520% markup — buying the original saves you $40.26, or 84% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer?
You can buy the IPA Porcellane Aosta Espresso Cup and Saucer direct from IPA Porcellane or from Crema. Retail price is $7.74. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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