Supreme x WTAPS Crewneck
The original behind the Supreme x WTAPS Crewneck is the WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck — $226 retail; Supreme charged $158.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — WTAPS
Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck
About the original
The Supreme x WTAPS Crewneck is a heavyweight cotton crossgrain fleece pullover with set-in sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem, and printed Supreme and WTAPS logos across the chest. WTAPS is the Tokyo label founded in 1996 by Tetsu Nishiyama, whose name translates roughly to "Double-Taps" and whose output draws on US and Japanese military sourcing reworked into civilian patterns. The FW21 crewneck was part of the first Supreme x WTAPS collaboration since 2009, released in black, light olive, and cream colorways on December 2, 2021 at $148. WTAPS sells its own in-line crewnecks and heavyweight fleece through END., MR PORTER, and its Tokyo flagship; the Supreme-branded graphic is exclusive to this capsule.
About WTAPS
WTAPS is a Japanese streetwear label founded in 1996 by Tetsu Nishiyama in Tokyo, with roots in the Ura-Harajuku scene. Nishiyama, who launched his first label FPAR (Forty Percents Against Rights) in 1993, took the WTAPS name from a military term meaning the second shot always finishes the target. The brand draws on military uniforms, workwear, and utilitarian gear, translating sourced details into garments cut from heavyweight cottons, ripstop, and CORDURA. In 2011 Nishiyama opened the GIP (Gorilla: The Incubation Period) flagship store in Shibuya. Supreme has collaborated with WTAPS on co-branded outerwear, knitwear, and graphic apparel across multiple seasons.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $158 |
|---|---|
| WTAPS retail | $226 |
| Hype tax | Below original retail |
Questions
Is the Supreme x WTAPS Crewneck just the regular Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck?
The Supreme x WTAPS Crewneck, released in Fall/Winter 2021, is based on the WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck. 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 WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck is the one to buy.
Is the WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme priced this one below the original's retail: the Supreme x WTAPS Crewneck sold for $158, while the WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck lists at $226. Supreme's price only applied at the drop; the original's $226 is its standard retail price. Either way, the WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck is the version that doesn't require catching a Supreme drop.
Where can I buy the WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck?
You can buy the WTAPS Heavyweight Cotton Crewneck from END. or from MR PORTER. Retail price is $226. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
