Supreme x Nike Printed Cotton Bandana
The original behind the Supreme x Nike Printed Cotton Bandana is the Nike Printed Cotton Bandana — $16 retail vs Supreme's $20.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
Nike's Printed Cotton Bandana is a 100% cotton square sized at roughly 21 by 21 inches, cut to wear as a headband, neck wrap, or traditional pocket bandana, with moisture-absorbing fabric and an allover printed Swoosh pattern. It sits in Nike's training accessories line alongside headbands, wristbands, and towels, and is sold through Nike, Dick's, and Hibbett at a standard retail of $16. Nike was founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 in Eugene, Oregon by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman and renamed Nike in 1971. The FW19 Supreme version reprints the bandana with co-branded Swoosh and box logo graphics and retailed at $20.
About Nike
Nike is an American sportswear corporation founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by track coach Bill Bowerman and runner Phil Knight in Eugene, Oregon, and renamed Nike in 1971. The Swoosh was designed that same year by graphic design student Carolyn Davidson for thirty-five dollars. Bowerman prototyped the Cortez and the waffle-sole Moon Shoe, and the Air Max line, introduced in 1987, made Tinker Hatfield's visible-air midsole a signature. Nike now produces footwear and apparel across running, basketball, football, and training, and owns Jordan Brand and Converse. Supreme has collaborated with Nike repeatedly since 2002 across Air Force 1, Air Max, and Dunk.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $20 |
|---|---|
| Nike retail | $16 |
| Hype tax | +25% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Nike Printed Cotton Bandana just the regular Printed Cotton Bandana?
The Supreme x Nike Printed Cotton Bandana, released in Fall/Winter 2019, is based on the Nike Printed Cotton Bandana. 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 Nike Printed Cotton Bandana is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nike Printed Cotton Bandana than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $20 for the Supreme x Nike Printed Cotton Bandana; the Nike Printed Cotton Bandana retails for $16. That's a 25% markup — buying the original saves you $4, or 20% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Nike Printed Cotton Bandana?
You can buy the Nike Printed Cotton Bandana from Amazon or from Hibbett. Retail price is $16. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
