Supreme x Kangol Bermuda 504 Hat
The original behind the Supreme x Kangol Bermuda 504 Hat is the Kangol Bermuda 504 — $75 retail; Supreme charged $68.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — Kangol
Bermuda 504
About the original
The Kangol Bermuda 504 is a flat cap in Kangols proprietary Bermuda knit, a textured acrylic-blend fabric that gives the hat its matte, terry-like surface. Kangol was founded in 1938 by Jakob Henryk Spreiregen in Cleator, Cumbria, and the 504 shape (named for its factory block number) was introduced in 1954, patented that September, and was designed by Paul Hansen, who added a stiffened peak and sweatband to a beret. The Bermuda construction became a hip-hop staple through LL Cool J and Samuel L. Jackson. The Supreme SS21 version is the standard 504 body and Bermuda fabric with a co-branded Supreme / Kangol kangaroo logo embroidered on the side. Same shape, same knit, same Kangol tag inside.
About Kangol
Kangol is a British headwear company founded in 1938 by Jacques Spreiregen in Cleator, Cumbria, with the first factory opened that year alongside his nephew Joseph Meisner. The name combines K from knitting, ANG from angora, and OL from wool. Kangol supplied berets to British armed forces during World War II and to the British Olympic team in 1948 before moving into bucket hats and the 504 flat cap, which became fixtures of 1980s hip-hop on LL Cool J, Run-DMC, and Slick Rick. Bollman Hat Company has owned the brand since 2001. Supreme has collaborated with Kangol on co-branded bucket hats and 504 caps.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $68 |
|---|---|
| Kangol retail | $75 |
| Hype tax | Below original retail |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Kangol Bermuda 504 Hat just the regular Bermuda 504?
The Supreme x Kangol Bermuda 504 Hat, released in Spring/Summer 2021, is based on the Kangol Bermuda 504. 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 Kangol Bermuda 504 is the one to buy.
Is the Kangol Bermuda 504 cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme priced this one below the original's retail: the Supreme x Kangol Bermuda 504 Hat sold for $68, while the Kangol Bermuda 504 lists at $75. Supreme's price only applied at the drop; the original's $75 is its standard retail price. Either way, the Kangol Bermuda 504 is the version that doesn't require catching a Supreme drop.
Where can I buy the Kangol Bermuda 504?
You can buy the Kangol Bermuda 504 direct from Kangol or from Amazon. Retail price is $75. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
