Rey De Jaegher, 18
Where are you from? My mother was born in Cuba, my father in Belgium, and I was born in Rotterdam. I arrived in Paris on Tuesday, specifically for the Supreme opening.
What do you do for a living? I’m in fashion school at the moment. I like to travel and make music.
Why are you here? I’m here with friends. It’s a real squad; we go everywhere together. We hang together, we smoke together, we take pictures, we Instagram, we meet new people.
How long have you stood in line? Since Tuesday morning.
What are you wearing? The Supreme classic red box logo and my favorite furry jacket.
What does Supreme mean to you? “Fuck you, we do what we want.”
What’s your favorite Supreme piece? The F1 pullover.
Do you skate? What’s your favorite spot in Paris? I’ve skated for five or six years, but it’s my first time skating in Paris. I don’t necessarily like “spots,” I prefer to skate in the street — string together tricks on the floor, just anywhere. I don’t know the spots here.
What inspires you? I love Travis Scott, he’s really different.
What’s the coolest thing about being young in 2016? I can do what I want.
What are you playing on repeat? Travis Scott, “Uber Everywhere.”
Tristan Vasseur, 21
Where are you from? I live in Paris, but I grew up in Fontainebleau.
What do you do for a living? Not much at the moment, but I’d like to do fashion.
Why are you here? To nab some Supreme, of course.
How long have you stood in line? Since Wednesday night. It’s been 16 hours.
What are you wearing? A parka, a white shirt, a white cap, and Converse. All white.
What does Supreme mean to you? A cool brand.
Do you skate? What’s your favorite spot in Paris? I skate, yeah. I often hit up Jemmapes. Otherwise, République, that’s cool too.
What are you playing on repeat? Kodak Black.
Marcus Augustin, 21
Where are you from? Lagny-sur-Marne in the 77.
What do you do for a living? I’m unemployed.
Why are you here? To buy a box logo.
How long have you stood in line? Since 6am.
What are you wearing? A Bape windbreaker and sweatshirt, a Supreme t-shirt, and Nikes.
What does Supreme mean to you? A good brand.
What’s your favorite Supreme piece? The box logo sweatshirt.
What inspires you? Fashion, rap, and Japan.
What’s the coolest thing about being young in 2016? It’s chill!
What are you playing on repeat? Travis Scott, “Uber Everywhere Remix.”
Cassandra Bardy, 16
Where are you from? From the 92, the Hauts-de-Seine.
What do you do for a living? I’m a student.
Why are you here? To get into the shop, basically. But there are too many people here for the opening.
What are you wearing? A beautiful pair of Air Max 99s.
What does Supreme mean to you? A clothing brand that does’t fail to flow.
What is your favorite Supreme piece? A slightly silver jacket with a front pocket. And a hoodie.
Do you skate? I do, but not in Paris.
What are you playing on repeat? Denzel Curry, O’boy, and Aladin 135.
Corentin Nourry, 17
Where are you from? The 95.
What do you do for a living? I ‘m a student.
Why are you here? To cop a box logo and some other items.
How long have you stood in line?Since 7am.
What are you wearing?Supreme from top to bottom.
What’s your favorite Supreme piece? The “Fuck” denim jacket.
Do you skate? What’s your favorite spot in Paris? Yeah, I skate République.
What inspires you? Flacko.
What are you playing on repeat? Kanye West, ****The Life of Pablo.
Yoann Son, 28
Where are you from? Paris.
What do you do for a living? I’m blogger.
Why are you here?To shop the opening, what a question.
How long have you stood in line?For two days.
What are you wearing? Supreme, obviously!
What’s your favorite Supreme piece? My Comme des Garçons x Supreme jacket.
Do you skate? No, I play basketball.
What are you playing on repeat?I alternate between the latest Kanye and Kendrick.
Mohamed, 19
Where are you from? Paris.
What do you do for a living? I’m a student.
Why are you here? To get the Supreme box logo.
How long have you stood in line?16 hours.
What are you wearing? Stone Island.
What’s your favorite Supreme piece? I prefer their collabs.
What are you playing on repeat?Famous Dex and Lil Uzi Green.
Christopher Delacrue, 26
Where are you from? De Seine-et-Marne.
What do you do for a living? I practice chilling, music, and celebration.
Why are you here? I accompanied some friends.
How long have you stood in line?Since 11am.
What are you wearing?M + RC Black and Supreme.
What’s your favorite Supreme piece? I like their boxers.
What are you playing on repeat?KRS, “Burn.”
Credits
Photography Léon Prost
Assistance Xenia May Settel