OFF WHITE COSTCO HOODIES $63 LUXURY STREETWEAR WAREHOUSE — Quick Facts
Off-White hoodies are now selling at Costco Canada for $63 CAD, marking a dramatic shift from $795 retail prices. Made in Vietnam with 100% cotton French terry.
Key Data Points
- Off-White hoodies retail for around $795 USD but Costco sells them for $85 CAD ($63 USD)
- Costco Off-White hoodies are Made in Vietnam from 100% cotton French terry instead of Italian production
- LVMH sold Off-White to Bluestar Alliance in September 2024, three years after acquiring 60% stake
Frequently Asked
- Why is Off-White being sold at Costco so cheap?
- <cite index="4-6,4-7">Off-White shifted production from Italy to Vietnam for the Costco line, allowing cost savings while maintaining 100% cotton French terry construction</cite>. <cite index="21-5">LVMH sold the brand to Bluestar Alliance in 2024, which specializes in licensing brands to lower price points</cite>.
- What is Bluestar Alliance and why did they buy Off-White?
- <cite index="27-3,27-4">Bluestar Alliance was founded in 2006 by Joseph Gabbay and Ralph Gindi and owns brands like Scotch & Soda, Hurley, and Bebe</cite>. <cite index="29-18">Their business model is similar to Authentic Brands Group, buying diminished apparel brands and giving them new life through strategic licensing</cite>.
- Are the Costco Off-White hoodies real or fake?
- <cite index="4-4">The hoodies are authentic Off-White products presented by Ryan Bastien, Men's Apparel Buyer for Costco Canada</cite>. <cite index="6-1">They feature official Off-White branding and construction specifications listed on Costco's website</cite>.
- How much do regular Off-White hoodies cost compared to Costco?
- <cite index="4-5">Similar Off-White sweatshirts retail for around $795 USD while the Costco version costs $85 CAD ($63 USD)</cite>. This represents a 92% price reduction from traditional retail channels.
- What happened to Off-White after Virgil Abloh died?
- <cite index="30-5,30-6">Ibrahim Kamara was appointed creative director in 2022 following Abloh's death, while Pharrell Williams succeeded Abloh at Louis Vuitton</cite>. <cite index="21-12,21-13">Virgil Abloh's estate officially parted ways with Off-White in 2022 and is no longer affiliated with the brand</cite>.