Supreme x New York Yankees Kanji New Era
The original behind the Supreme x New York Yankees Kanji New Era is the New Era 59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive) — $40 retail vs Supreme's $68.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — New Era
59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive)
About the original
The Supreme/New York Yankees Kanji New Era is a 59FIFTY fitted cap in poly wool, embroidered with multiple overlapping interlocking NY logos in silver and bronze across the front and crown, a green kanji character reading 最高 (saikō, meaning the best or supreme) on the right side, and a New Era flag on the wearers right panel with an MLB batter silhouette on the rear. The 59FIFTY was introduced by New Era in 1954 and has been MLBs exclusive on-field cap since 2007; New Era was founded in Buffalo, New York in 1920 by Ehrhardt Koch. MLB licensing means the Yankees NY logo on this cap cannot be legally reproduced by anyone except New Era. Released November 10, 2022 at $68 retail in black, navy, and stone — Supreme exclusive.
About New Era
New Era is an American headwear manufacturer founded in 1920 by Ehrhardt Koch in Buffalo, New York, where it is still headquartered. The company introduced the 59FIFTY fitted cap in 1954 and became the exclusive on-field cap supplier for Major League Baseball in 1993, a relationship that now extends to the NFL, NBA, and international football leagues. The 59FIFTY crossed from dugouts into hip-hop wardrobes through the 1990s, and New Era now produces licensed caps for teams and franchises across dozens of sports and entertainment properties. Supreme has released New Era fitted caps nearly every season since the early 2000s.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $68 |
|---|---|
| New Era retail | $40 |
| Hype tax | +70% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x New York Yankees Kanji New Era?
The Supreme x New York Yankees Kanji New Era, released in Fall/Winter 2022, is based on the New Era 59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive). 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 New Era 59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the New Era 59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $68 for the Supreme x New York Yankees Kanji New Era; the New Era 59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive) retails for $40. That's a 70% markup — buying the original saves you $28, or 41% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the New Era 59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive)?
You can buy the New Era 59FIFTY New York Yankees Kanji Fitted (Supreme exclusive) direct from New Era. Retail price is $40. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
