Supreme x LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket
The original behind the Supreme x LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket is the LACOSTE LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket — $395 retail; Supreme charged $368.
Supreme vs. Original
Original — LACOSTE
LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket
About the original
Lacoste was founded in 1933 by seven-time Grand Slam tennis champion Rene Lacoste and knitwear manufacturer Andre Gillier, with production rooted in Troyes, France. The brand introduced the first sportswear logo, the embroidered crocodile, and the original L.12.12 petit-pique polo the same year, and has produced varsity-style outerwear within its sport line since the 1950s. The SS2018 Supreme collaboration is a 24-ounce melton-wool varsity with a snap-front closure, welt hand pockets, and contrast leather sleeves. Chenille Lacoste crocodile and Supreme wordmark graphics are applied to the chest and back. It released April 19, 2018 at $368 in three colorways: black, navy, and peach.
About LACOSTE
Lacoste S.A. is a French apparel company founded in 1933 by tennis champion Rene Lacoste and textile manufacturer Andre Gillier in Troyes. Lacoste designed the L.12.12 polo shirt in 1933 using petit pique cotton to replace the long-sleeved woven shirts worn on court, and the crocodile embroidered on its chest is considered the first visible logo on a consumer garment. The company expanded into footwear, fragrance, and leather goods, and its core tennis-adjacent sportswear remains in continuous production. Supreme and Lacoste have released multiple co-branded seasonal collections since 2017 spanning polos, track sets, and bags.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $368 |
|---|---|
| LACOSTE retail | $395 |
| Hype tax | Below original retail |
Questions
Is the Supreme x LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket just the regular LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket?
The Supreme x LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket, released in Spring/Summer 2018, is based on the LACOSTE Wool Varsity 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 LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket is the one to buy.
Is the LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme priced this one below the original's retail: the Supreme x LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket sold for $368, while the LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket lists at $395. Supreme's price only applied at the drop; the original's $395 is its standard retail price. Either way, the LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket is the version that doesn't require catching a Supreme drop.
Where can I buy the LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket?
You can buy the LACOSTE Wool Varsity Jacket from Farfetch. Retail price is $395. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
