Supreme x Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava
The original behind the Supreme x Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava is the Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava — $189 retail vs Supreme's $198.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
Stone Island's Wool Knit Balaclava is a full-coverage head covering in a ribbed wool knit, finished with the brand's removable Compass patch attached by button at the left side. Stone Island was founded in 1982 in Ravarino, Italy by Massimo Osti as a companion label to his C.P. Company, which he started in 1971. The Compass logo, built around a nautical wind rose, signals the brand's ongoing fabric-dyeing and garment-research program. The FW20 Supreme collab applied a luminescent photosensitive yarn treatment to the knit, consistent with Stone Island's long catalog of reactive and experimental textiles. It retailed at $198.
About Stone Island
Stone Island is an Italian sportswear label founded in 1982 by Massimo Osti in Ravarino, near Modena. The brand is known for experimental textile research, including garment-dyed pieces, reflective fabrics, thermosensitive Ice Jackets, and the Tela Stella material developed from truck tarpaulin. Every piece carries the detachable compass-rose badge buttoned to the left sleeve. Carlo Rivetti's Sportswear Company has operated the brand since 1983, and Moncler Group acquired a controlling stake in 2020. Stone Island has a long association with English football casual and terrace culture alongside its streetwear following. Supreme has collaborated with Stone Island on co-branded outerwear and knitwear.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $198 |
|---|---|
| Stone Island retail | $189 |
| Hype tax | +5% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava just the regular Wool Knit Balaclava?
The Supreme x Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava, released in Fall/Winter 2020, is based on the Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava. 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 Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $198 for the Supreme x Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava; the Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava retails for $189. That's a 5% markup — buying the original saves you $9, or 5% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava?
You can buy the Stone Island Wool Knit Balaclava direct from Stone Island or from LN-CC. Retail price is $189. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
