Supreme x Castelli Aero Race Jersey
The original behind the Supreme x Castelli Aero Race Jersey is the Castelli Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey, which Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons — $220 retail; Supreme charged $168.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — Castelli
Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey
About the original
The Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey is the eighth generation of Castelli's aero road jersey, with fabric panels and seam placement set by CFD airflow modelling and a ribbed shoulder and sleeve fabric that works the boundary layer; Castelli puts the gain at as much as 6% in CdA over the preceding generation. It uses bonded sleeve endings in place of the earlier raw-cut edge, a full-length YKK Vislon zip, three rear cargo pockets, and an elastic waistband, at a $220 list price. The Castelli brand was founded by Maurizio Castelli in 1974 and traces its lineage to the Vittore Gianni tailoring workshop opened in Milan in 1876. The 8S is the current production jersey and the comparison for this collab.
About Castelli
Castelli is an Italian cycling apparel manufacturer tracing its origins to an 1876 Milan tailoring shop run by Vittore Gianni, which clothed football clubs including Milan and Juventus and cyclists including Alfredo Binda. Armando Castelli joined in 1935 and bought the business, supplying Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi, and Jacques Anquetil. In 1974 his son Maurizio Castelli founded the current company under the scorpion logo, and in 1977 introduced Lycra to cycling shorts, a first in the sport. Castelli now outfits UCI WorldTour teams including Soudal Quick-Step and produces the Gabba jersey line. Supreme has released co-branded Castelli cycling apparel.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $168 |
|---|---|
| Castelli retail | $220 |
| Hype tax | Below original retail |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Castelli Aero Race Jersey just the regular Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey?
The Supreme x Castelli Aero Race Jersey is based on the Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey, a basic Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons. Supreme sometimes changes the colorway or materials, and the description on this page covers the original's specs and any differences. If you want the product without the box logo, the Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey is the one to buy.
Is the Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme priced this one below the original's retail. The Supreme x Castelli Aero Race Jersey sold for $168 on drop day, and the Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey lists at $220. Supreme's price lasted as long as the drop did. The original sells at its regular price any day.
Where can I buy the Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey?
You can buy the Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey direct from Castelli. Retail price is $220. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.