How can you spot a fake Supreme X Swarovski T-shirt?
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Box logo, the brand has released this very special version of its iconic hoodie with a slightly different box logo. Exactly 1,201 Swarovski crystals were hand-applied to this piece in New York. A must-have for streetwear fans and Supreme collectors alike. Rich, elegant and utterly subtle, the mix of Swarovski allure and Supreme's unique style is perfect for people who want to dress in the brand, without necessarily attracting undue attention. Unfortunately, this new product is attracting counterfeiters who are using it to create knock-offs. In this article, we'll look at a few tips for spotting a fake Supreme X Swarovski? sweatshirt or T-shirt.
1. The Supreme Box logo
A genuine Supreme X Swarovski hoodie has its crystals placed very close together, so that there is little space between them. Supreme replicas tend to use small crystals, resulting in considerable spacing. This defect can be easily verified in the letters of the Box logo.
What's more, fake hoodies often have the wrong placement due to the inconsistent pattern in which the crystals are located. Genuine Supreme X Swarovski pieces, on the other hand, have this perfectly straight pattern.
On the left is a fake Supreme X Swarovski sweatshirt, on the right a real Supreme X Swarovski sweatshirt.
2. Front neck labels
If you look at the collar label area, you may notice that the seams above them are a mess and the white material shows through. This is not a good sign, as authentic labels have their top seam very neat and tight, with no major inconsistencies.
In addition, the text should also be checked. Although replicas have almost perfected fonts over the years, spacing is often a giveaway for fakes. In the comparison below, you may notice that the "Made in Canada" text has a much shorter line height than the real label, which has wider spacing.
On the left is a fake Supreme X Swarovski sweatshirt, on the right a real Supreme X Swarovski sweatshirt.
3. Back neck labels
While the Supreme brand may not show exceptional quality in the materials used in its retail pieces, they are certainly of a higher standard than the cheap copies. Make sure you take this into account when going through the authentication process. Real labels have tight embroidery, which helps to avoid the "white dot pattern" found in replica labels.
Another aspect is the fleece used in real hoodies. Supreme uses a very puffy fleece that almost looks like a cloud. Replicas use a thinner material that feels cheaper and has an obvious lined texture. Also, you can see how the lettering is too thick on the fake label if you look closely at the 'Medium' text, and on the other hand the text on the real label, you can see that the text on the real hoodie is thinner.
On the left is a fake Supreme X Swarovski sweatshirt, on the right a real Supreme X Swarovski sweatshirt.
4. Neck label for T-shirts
Authenticate the Supreme X Swarovski T-shirt by checking its neck label and making sure that the label is double-stitched. The label should also use a shiny material and be long enough.
Another important detail here is the printing, as fake Supreme X Swarovski t-shirts tend to use the wrong fonts. Make sure that the Supreme logo has the right colours and that the ® sign (signifying the trademark) is not too thick.
On the left a fake Supreme X Swarovski T-shirt, on the right a real Supreme X Swarovski T-shirt.
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