Supreme x The North Face Metallic Mountain Parka
The original behind the Supreme x The North Face Metallic Mountain Parka is the The North Face DryVent Mountain Parka — $350 retail vs Supreme's $388.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The North Face Mountain Parka is a DryVent waterproof-breathable shell with fully seam-taped construction, an adjustable three-piece hood, a hem cinch-cord, and napoleon-style chest pockets. The silhouette is a long-running piece in the TNF catalog based on the 1985 original. The North Face was founded in 1966 in San Francisco by Doug Tompkins and Kenneth Klopp. The SS2018 Supreme collab applies a metallic laminate finish to the DryVent nylon, released in silver and gold colorways exclusive to the collaboration. The underlying seam taping, hood hardware, and shell weight are identical to the retail Mountain Parka. The standard DryVent Mountain Parka retails at $350; the collab sold for $388.
About The North Face
The North Face is an American outdoor apparel and equipment company founded in 1966 by Douglas and Susie Tompkins as a mountaineering retail store in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The company introduced the Sierra down parka in 1968 and the geodesic Oval Intention tent in 1975, and its Nuptse down jacket, released in 1992, is named for the 7,861-meter Himalayan peak. The brand now produces the Summit Series, Steep Tech, and Denali fleece lines under VF Corporation ownership. Supreme and The North Face have run one of streetwear's longest ongoing collaborations, releasing seasonal capsules each spring and fall since 2007.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $388 |
|---|---|
| The North Face retail | $350 |
| Hype tax | +11% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x The North Face Metallic Mountain Parka just the regular DryVent Mountain Parka?
The Supreme x The North Face Metallic Mountain Parka, released in Spring/Summer 2018, is based on The North Face DryVent Mountain Parka. 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 North Face DryVent Mountain Parka is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is The North Face DryVent Mountain Parka than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $388 for the Supreme x The North Face Metallic Mountain Parka; The North Face DryVent Mountain Parka retails for $350. That's a 11% markup — buying the original saves you $38, or 10% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy The North Face DryVent Mountain Parka?
You can buy The North Face DryVent Mountain Parka from REI. Retail price is $350. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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