Supreme x Nike Swoosh Sweater
The original behind the Supreme x Nike Swoosh Sweater is the Nike Nike Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt — $60 retail vs Supreme's $148.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Nike Swoosh Sweater is a midweight acrylic-blend crewneck knit with a ribbed crew collar, ribbed cuffs and hem, and an oversized Swoosh logo across the chest in contrasting intarsia knit. Nike introduced the Swoosh mark in 1971, designed by Portland State graphic-design student Carolyn Davidson for a $35 fee, and the oversized chest graphic became a recurring motif across Nike apparel lines through the 1990s and 2000s. The Supreme SS2019 version uses the same knit construction and intarsia Swoosh and adds a small box logo embroidered on the side hem, released in black, red, and ivory colorways.
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 | $148 |
|---|---|
| Nike retail | $60 |
| Hype tax | +147% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Nike Swoosh Sweater just the regular Nike Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt?
The Supreme x Nike Swoosh Sweater, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Nike Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt. 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 Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nike Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $148 for the Supreme x Nike Swoosh Sweater; the Nike Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt retails for $60. That's a 147% markup — buying the original saves you $88, or 59% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Nike Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt?
You can buy the Nike Sportswear Swoosh Crew Sweatshirt from Foot Locker or direct from Nike. Retail price is $60. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
