Words via Hypebeast:

“Artist Julian Klincewicz, Slam Jam and Vault by Vans have teamed up for an imaginative footwear and apparel collection. Inspired by Klincewicz’s memories of playing with toy cars as a child and the “constant motion, speed, imagination, endless creativity … exuberance even” the activity brought, the products aim to encapsulate childhood wonder through the lens of adulthood.

Footwear offerings include three classic Vans styles: the Era, the Slip-On and the Bold Ni. The Era is the most straightforward, a black style with white contrast stitching and orange laces plus a special tire badge on the heel. Slip-Ons are more vibrant, putting forth a yellow upper with a raised rubber toe cap and an image of a racecar transposed onto the collar. Finally, the Bold Ni provides the most boisterous style of the three by mixing red, purple, black and white on its top half for a look that’s rich in youthful exuberance.

Apparel consists of a washed black jacket and pant set, plus three tees. Each tee is centered around an image from Klincewicz’s archive — the tire and race car from the above-mentioned Era and Bold Ni, plus one shot of a child — and places it in blown-up fashion directly on the chest. “I was hoping to make things that felt simultaneously childlike and adult, something that transcends age,” says Klincewicz while discussing the collection.”

Look for the Julian Klincewicz, Slam Jam and Vault By Vans offerings to release exclusively via the Slam Jam webstore and retail outposts January 16. Prices have yet to be announced.

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Vault by Vans commences the New Year with a spin on the OG Authentic LX, featuring a mishmash of zodiac signs that nods to cosmic influences and extends to a collection of apparel and accessories.

Leading the pack, the OG Authentic LX in zodiac and black offers an allover embroidered pattern on a full canvas upper, showcasing artwork by Johannes Wieser, a designer and vintage collector based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Johannes worked with Vans to apply an interpretation of his artwork to the collection, which grew organically from a single T-shirt to what the designer describes as an entire universe. He likened the process to Japanese Raku pottery, a hand-molded technique in which a kiln is filled with different herbs and glazes producing dramatically unique variations. The resulting Zodiac Pack represents the mutual respect and ethos created through the partnership.

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Info via Hypebeast:

“Heritage British label Baracuta, which is best known for creating the original Harrington jacket, has teamed up with Vans Vault for a two-piece collaborative collection.

Taking on the Sk8-Hi Pocket LX-1 and Old Skool LX, Baracuta adds its traditional British sensibilities to the SoCal sneakers. The results are two skateboarding sneakers that find themselves entering a more sartorial world, equipped with “Dress Blues/Tartan Plaid/Marshmallow” and “Black/Tartan Plaid/Marshmallow” colorways respectively.

Baracuta’s Vans Vault Sk8-Hi Pocket LX-1 gets its name from the addition of pockets on the lateral side. The pocket, and much of the shoe, is crafted from smooth “Dress Blues” leather and suede, while the lateral panel is covered in the red-toned tartan plaid print. A leather Jazz stripe cuts through the tartan, while the medial sports a full suede side in “Dress Blues” covered in Baracuta’s signature motif which has been embroidered in a repeat pattern.

For its Old Skool LX, the classic label equips the pair with black leather on its toe box, eyestay placket, Jazz stripe and heel counter, while plaid has been used on either side of the shoe’s mid-panel section. The same plaid can be seen lining the tongue’s interior and Ultracush insole, which is surrounded in plush “Marshmallow” leather.

Rounding out both pairs is a unique Vans license plate finished in a tan tone, burgundy and gold Vans branding in the form of a side-tab (and a tongue tab for the Sk8-Hi), as well as a set of “Marshmallow” laces.

Take a look at the Baracuta x Vans Vault Sk8-Hi Pocket LX-1 and Old Skool LX above.  The Sk8-Hi will cost €109 EUR while the Old Skool LX will cost €99 EUR (approx. $129 USD and $118 USD respectively).”

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