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Vault by Vans and Toronto-based brand and retailer, Better^TM Gift Shop, introduce a never-before-seen colorway on two classic Vans silhouettes. Releasing on November 28, the two brands rework the classic Style 36 LX and Half Cab LX, retailing at $160 CAD and $180 CAD respectively. 

Better^TM Gift Shop updates both styles through the use of its trademark blue colorways alongside a marshmallow treatment on long hair suede uppers. Each sneaker comes with both marshmallow and reflective lace options. Subtle Better^TM Gift Shop branding on the lace tips ensure the minimal design remains uninterrupted. Each pair ships in a custom box bearing an illustration of the brand’s iconic Toronto Flagship storefront. 

“Blue suede shoes are a classic. Selfishly, we’ve always wanted our own version,” said Better^TM Gift Shop’s Co-Founder and Designer, Kevin Li. “Vans gave us that opportunity.” 

The shoes will be available to purchase exclusively at Better^TM Gift Shop’s Toronto flagship location in conjunction with the newly renovated shop, as well as online at bettergiftshop.com on November 28, 2020.

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Words via Hypebeast:

“Vans and Taka Hayashi have returned for another “DIY” pack consisting of Sk8-Hi and Old Skool silhouettes that come with kits of various velcro patches. Following their previous project — DIY kits with bright summer-tinged colors — the two labels have switched things up with bold military-inspired designs.

Covered with sleek black velcro all around, the silhouette comes with contrasting top-stitching that gives the wearer a sense of where to stick on various panels. From olive suede toebox panels to tiger camo tongues to cheetah-patterned side stripes, a variety of panels are offered. The Sk8-Hi comes with a handful of bold camo prints set in subdued earth tones, while the Old Skool features a more concise selection of add-ons. One highlight of the Old Skool’s “DIY” kit is the set of eyelet and forefoot panels — the shoe can either bear the mold of a traditional Old Skool with laces or resemble a Slip-On when replacing the eyelets for the forefoot panel. Other pieces like embroidered patch logos and heel counter swatches round off the highly customizable pack.”

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UBIQ has been a long-time Vans Vault retailer, and have released some of the most “ubiquitous” collaborations throughout the years, like the 3 Tides Tattoo Pack, and the Camo Deer set, designed by Ron English.  Well, their time has come to an end, and they will be shutting their doors shortly, but they’re going out in style with their last collaboration, one with our beloved Vans Vault.  Their last project reimagines the perfect T – on a shoe, and is dubbed “The Perfect V”.  A pack of 3 Vans Vault styles to use as your blank canvas – to draw on, dye, and customize to make your own.

Available in 3 of the most iconic Vans silhouettes, the Old Skool VLT LX, Slip-On VLT LX, and Sk8-Hi Reissue VLT LX.  The Old Skool uses fabric from the perfect black cotton tee, with an airbrush technique for the signature Jazz stripe.  The slip-on uses fabric from the perfect white cotton tee, printed with a puff screenprint classic checkerboard pattern.  The 3rd and final shoe, the Sk8 Hi, uses a heather grey french terry fabric from the perfect fleece, and chenille patching for the Jazz stripe.  Each pair is finished with a UBIQ x Perfect V care label on the collar of the shoe.

Each shoe comes with memorabilia signifying UBIQ’s brand history – including pins and patches that nod to their Philly pride.

Available in stores tomorrow, November 5th, 2020 at 11 AM EDT. Limited to 100 pairs per style.

#ForeverUBIQ

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The Chicago-based retailer Notre revamps their inaugural collaboration with Vault by Vans, introducing new colors.

Vault by Vans and Chicago’s Notre are pleased to present their second collaboration, once again selecting premium materials and applying them to the beloved OG Old-Skool LX silhouette.

Notre first put their spin on this iconic model in late 2018, layering their signature handshake motif over hairy green suede. Now, they’ve refined the style further, and brought it back in four new, tonal colorways referencing classic Vans models: off-white, black, blue, and red. Each pair ships in a custom box bearing Notre’s motto: “There are many ways of doing things besides your own.”

“That motto comes from The Whole Earth Catalog, and it’s inspired a lot of what we’ve done as a shop over the past few years, and what we try to stand for: teamwork, learning from one another, staying open-minded,” said Notre co-founder and co-owner MJ Jaworowski. “This year has been tough for everyone, obviously, so we felt this would be a good moment to re-introduce our Vans shoe concept, which itself promotes a message of togetherness.”

Vault by Vans x Notre OG Old-Skool LX ($90) is designed to be subtle and versatile, ideal for daily wear and made from materials that age with character. This release is rounded out with a two-piece capsule collection designed and produced by Notre, including the “Linking Hands” hoodie ($98) in Black and Heather Grey, and the “Many Ways” short-sleeved t-shirt ($36) in Black and Off-White.

The Vault by Vans x Notre OG Old-Skool LX and private label capsule will be available exclusively through Notre’s online store on October 31.

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There’s not much info to go off of, but NOAH just sent out an email this morning, announcing their next Vans Vault collab, which will be releasing this Thursday Oct. 10th.  It looks like there’s going to be two Era LX’s and three Authentic LX’s, under the VLT construction, in various colorways and materials.  Look for possibly more pics and info to show up on their social media, as well as on their site.

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