Supreme x Vanson Leathers S/S Racing Jacket
The original behind the Supreme x Vanson Leathers S/S Racing Jacket is the Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket — $699 retail; Supreme charged $698.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — Vanson Leathers
Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket
About the original
The Vanson Leathers S/S Racing Jacket is a short-sleeve cafe-racer-style leather jacket built on Vanson's Model B pattern, constructed from competition-weight cowhide with a #10 brass front zipper, snap-down collar, zippered cuffs, and a zip-out liner. Vanson was founded in 1974 in Boston by Michael van der Sleesen and has supplied leather race suits to AMA, WERA, and MotoGP riders for half a century; the company still cuts and sews every jacket in Fall River, Massachusetts. The Supreme SS23 version shortens the sleeves to a racing-tee length, adds painted Supreme chest and back patches across multiple panel colorways (red/white, black/white, brown), and retailed at $698 against Vanson's roughly $1,100 stock Model B.
About Vanson Leathers
Vanson Leathers is an American motorcycle apparel manufacturer founded in 1974 by Mike van der Sleesen and Jamie Goodson in Boston, Massachusetts. The company's name is a portmanteau of the founders' surnames. Production moved to Fall River in 1987, where it still operates from the Laurel Lake Mill. Vanson made its reputation building racing leathers for Daytona 200 winner Dale Singleton in 1979, and has since outfitted riders including Freddie Spencer, Giacomo Agostini, and Nicky Hayden. Each jacket is cut and sewn by hand, with up to 126 steps per garment. Supreme has collaborated with Vanson on leather jackets and racing suits.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $698 |
|---|---|
| Vanson Leathers retail | $699 |
| Hype tax | Same as original |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vanson Leathers S/S Racing Jacket just the regular Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket?
The Supreme x Vanson Leathers S/S Racing Jacket, released in Spring/Summer 2023, is based on the Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket. 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 Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket is the one to buy.
Is the Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme charged the same $698 that the Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket retails for, so there is no hype tax on this one. Price isn't the differentiator here; the box logo is. Either way, the Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket is the version that doesn't require catching a Supreme drop.
Where can I buy the Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket?
You can buy the Vanson Leathers Vanson Model B Leather Motorcycle Jacket direct from Vanson Leathers or direct from Vanson Leathers. Retail price is $699. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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