Supreme’s ascent from neighborhood cult favorite to auction star is a master class in brand marketing, based on creating hard-to-build desire. Launched in New York City in 1994, the iconic streetwear brand with a subversive attitude has attracted a following that ranges from downtown skaters to fashion's elite.
After a short-lived stint as a salesman for downtown Manhattan store Parachute and running a Stüssy branch as well as his own retail outlet, Union, British ex-pat James Jebbia opened Supreme, “the cool, cool shop … no big brands or anything.” The founder and director sold skateboards and sneakers, beanies, tees and hoodies while movies like Mean Streets and loud hip-hop played in the background, attracting a young downtown crowd of skateboarders, artists and entrepreneurs who found the store’s counterculture ethos appealing.
With success came brand collaborations big and small — all tightly controlled by Jebbia, who is renowned for unfailing business instincts — ensuring waiting lists and lines at new product launches. A 2012 partnership with Comme des Garçons brought Supreme avant-garde fashion followers with deeper pockets.
“I don’t think enough people take risks, and when you do, people respond — in music, in art, in fashion,” Jebbia told Vogue. He seemed to be taking a risk working with big brands. But although some fans accused him of selling out with Supreme’s Fall/Winter 2017 collaboration with Louis Vuitton, most did not, including the winning bidder for the Malle trunk at Christie’s.
A curated “Artist Series” of Supreme skate decks was inaugurated in 2001 when the then-not-so-famous street artist KAWS, aka Brian Donnelly, designed his Chum boards, a pair of which, signed, went for $32,000, four times their estimate, at the “Handbags X Hype” sale. The series now includes creations by Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, Damien Hirst, the Chapman Brothers and George Condo.
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SUPREME Hysteric Glamour white red F YOU slogan pullover sweater S
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME Hysteric Glamour white red F YOU slogan pullover sweater S Reference: JACG/A00176 Brand: Supreme Collection: Hysteric Glamour Material: Cotton Color: White, Red Pattern: Soli...
Supreme, black hooded sweater
By Supreme
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Supreme, black hooded sweater. The item is in good condition.
$1,368Sale Price|20% Off
Supreme Contemporary Unisex White Limited Edition T-Shirt Size M
By Supreme
Located in Capri, IT
Supreme White limited edition t-shirt size M
SUPREME Mike Kelley Franklin Signing Treaty of Alliance grey fleece hoodie L
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME Mike Kelley Franklin Signing Treaty of Alliance grey fleece hoodie L Reference: JACG/A00025 Brand: Supreme Model: Mike Kelley Franklin Signing the Treaty of Alliance with Fre...
Supreme x Lacoste Crewneck Sweater in Red Cotton
By Supreme
Located in Houston, TX
Add a touch of streetwear luxe to your wardrobe with the Supreme x Lacoste Crewneck Sweater in a bold red cotton material. This collaboration piece fuses Supreme's urban edge with La...
SUPREME Murakami Relief Fund floral box logo white cotton tshirt M
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME Murakami Relief Fund floral box logo white cotton tshirt M Reference: KNLM/A00021 Brand: Supreme Collection: Murakami Relief Fund Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Flora...
Supreme Leopard Silk Shirt - '20s
By Supreme
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Silk shirt by Supreme featuring an all-over leopard print, short sleeves, and a single chest pocket. Lightweight design with bold, signature streetwear style. Measurements: Should...
$286Sale Price|20% Off
SUPREME Size S Red Logo Cotton Crew-Neck Sweatshirt
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME x LACOSTE L!VE sweatshirt in a red cotton knit featuring alligator logo, embroidered text, and a crew neck.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate mark on back. Marked: S Me...
$197Sale Price|20% Off
SUPREME Size M Burgundy Gold Embroidery Cotton Hoodie Sweatshirt
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME sweatshirt in a burgundy cotton knit featuring a hooded style, gold Supreme embroidery, and kangaroo pockets. Made in Canada.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate signs of ...
$250Sale Price|20% Off
SUPREME Size M Red Black Cotton Hoodie Sweatshirt
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME sweatshirt in a red cotton knit featuring a hooded style, text which reads ""DIVINE MERCY,"" and kangaroo pockets. Made in Canada.Good Pre-Owned C...
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
Vintage Romeo Gigli 1990s Size 44 Grey Black Rhinestone 90s Blazer Jacket
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish vintage early 90s ROMEO GIGLI gray and black pinstriped minimalist le smoking blazer jacket! Impeccably tailored, and a fantastic fit! Feature...
Red-orangy cashmere cardigan with branded buttons Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red-orangy cashmere cardigan with branded buttons and tweed knit edge . Knit fabric composition: 88% cashmere, 6% cotton, 6% polyester. Shoulder pad. SIZE 46 (FR) L
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater. Knit composition: 50% cotton, 50% silk. Draped on the bust. SIZE L
Silk damask bustier top with black lace Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk damask bustier top with black lace. Main fabric : 100 silk. Jacquard Lining: rayon Hook&eye in the middle front + boned. Black lace fixed with snaps. SIZE L
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Sheer Drape Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Paris, FR
Ruched mesh corset top from Dolce & Gabbana in pale sage green construction. Features sweetheart neckline with underwire bust support and adjustable thin straps. Body crafted fro...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sheer Mesh Tank
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Sheer Tribal Print Mesh Tank from the 1990's. One small repair near the back tab. Size: XS with stretch. Fits 0-6. France ...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Asymmetric Zebra Print Knit Top
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Vintage asymmetric knit top featuring a black and white zebra print, draping cowl neck and exposed seams. From the 2007 Collection.
JOHN BARTLETT Size 38 Green Olive Cotton Crew Neck T-shirt
By John Bartlett
Located in San Francisco, CA
JOHN BARTLETT t-shirt in a thick olive green cotton jersey featuring short sleeves, action back shoulders for full range of movement, and crew neck. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Cond...
KANSAI Japan Printed Cotton Drawstring Top with Oversize Collar Hood Size 6 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kansai Japan top is composed of red printed knit with a floral and solar design. Features a pull on style with a large collar which can be styled as a hood. There is a waist ti...
DOLCE & GABBANA c.1990s Cream Multicolor Rose Print Silk Knit Sleeveless Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Dolce & Gabbana Circa: 1990s Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Style: Sleeveless top Color(s): Shades of white, red, green Lined: No Marked Fabric C...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket Circa: Spring / Summer 1999 Label(s): Vivienne Westwood Red Label Style: Tailored prince...
SUPREME Mike Kelley Franklin Signing Treaty of Alliance grey fleece hoodie L
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME Mike Kelley Franklin Signing Treaty of Alliance grey fleece hoodie L Reference: JACG/A00025 Brand: Supreme Model: Mike Kelley Franklin Signing the Treaty of Alliance with Fre...
SUPREME Hysteric Glamour white red F YOU slogan pullover sweater S
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME Hysteric Glamour white red F YOU slogan pullover sweater S Reference: JACG/A00176 Brand: Supreme Collection: Hysteric Glamour Material: Cotton Color: White, Red Pattern: Soli...
SUPREME Size L Black Silver White Logo Polyester Jersey T-shirt
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
Supreme jersey t-shirt is a sleek, black athletic piece featuring embroidered branding. Crafted from polyester, it showcases a silver and white logo pattern. Perfectly blending stree...
SUPREME FW18 Size XL Guts Black Red Print Cotton Cutoff Sleeves T-shirt
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME FW18 "Guts" t-shirt in a black cotton jersey featuring a red anatomical print, cutoff sleeves, and crew neck. Made in USA.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: XL Meas...
SUPREME x THE NORTH FACE Size M Grey Black White Snake Print Nylon Shirt Jacket
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME x THE NORTH FACE shirt jacket in a grey, black, and white nylon featuring a snake print, printed logo on front and back, and snap closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Mar...
SUPREME Size M Red Black Plaid Wool Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME sport coat in a red and black wool featuring a plaid pattern, notch lapel, single vented back, and double button closure. Made in Portugal.New with Tags. Marked: M Meas...
SUPREME Murakami Relief Fund floral box logo white cotton tshirt M
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME Murakami Relief Fund floral box logo white cotton tshirt M Reference: KNLM/A00021 Brand: Supreme Collection: Murakami Relief Fund Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Flora...
SUPREME Size S Grey Multi Color Print Denim Cowboy Worker Jacket
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME by JIM KRANTZ "Cowboy" jacket in a grey and multi-color denim fabric featuring a worker style, cowboy on horse print on front and back, and zip up closure.Excellent Pre-Owned...
SUPREME Murakami Relief Fund floral box logo white cotton tshirt M
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME Murakami Relief Fund floral box logo white cotton tshirt M Reference: KNLM/A00021 Brand: Supreme Collection: Murakami Relief Fund Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Flora...
SUPREME blue orange satin embroidery logo zip up hoodie M
By Supreme
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SUPREME blue orange satin embroidery logo zip up hoodie M Reference: BMPA/A00246 Brand: Supreme Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Blue, Orange Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Made in: Canad...
SUPREME SS21 Size L Black Rock Concert Cotton Crew-Neck T-shirt
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME x BUTTHOLE SURFERS SS21 t-shirt in a black cotton fabric featuring pink and blue graphic print on front and back, and crew neck. Made in USA.New with Tags. Marked: L Me...
SUPREME Size S Black Nylon Windbreaker Jacket
By Supreme
Located in San Francisco, CA
SUPREME jacket in a black nylon featuring waterproof GORE-TEX technology, a hooded windbreaker style, and zip up closure.New with Tags. Marked: S Measurements: Shoulder: 17 ...