SCHOOL: Savannah College of Art & Design 

CLASS: Contemporary Issues in Fashion Merchandising 

PROFESSOR: Mary Alonso

ASSIGNMENT: Sustainable Consumer Product

TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT: Sustainable product for SUPREME. Collaboration between SUPREME x USPS 

Winter, 2019

The process of this collaboration began with the idea of using Tyvek as a sustainable alternative to fabric. USPS provides Tyvek envelopes to customers, we began to develop our design concept around this material. We investigated product categories which we felt supported Supreme’s aesthetic. Accessories, especially hats and bags, are an integral part of their ongoing collaborations. 

The Tote: The tote bag is a staple garment that highlights the durability of the USPS’ Tyvek envelope. The goal with this piece was to create a trend forward take on a tote bag. This resulted in the addition of fringe to the silhouette of the tote.

The Hat: Early adopters of Supreme touted five panel Supreme hats during their skating sessions. The item became iconic. Our design worked off of a classic five panel cap, introducing Tyvek to the mix.