Vans Surf x T&C Surf Designs – Capsule Collection (July 2019)

Jul 2 19 under Collaborations, Surf | Comments Off

Vans Surf has teamed up with T&C Surf Designs again, to create a limited run of shoes and apparel. This time around, we see the return of the Sk8-HI 138 Decon SF in a Cream & Pink colorway, featuring checkerboard printed foxing with a woven T&C label on the side panel of the upper. There are two newcomers to the lineup, the first being a Style 36 SF in a Black, Yellow, and White colorway, featuring iconic T&C Yin Yang logos printed on the foxing. The Slip-On SF comes to us in a Black suede upper, with debossed T&C logos at the top, and feature a Pink & Blue Checekrboard pattern on the mid panel. Each pair shares custom printed footbeds, woven T&C labels, and black foxing stripes. To round out the pack, there is a long-sleeve tee, and a hoodie to go along with the shoes. We have no idea about the distribution of these, but we do know that Zumiez currently has them available for pre-order on their site.

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Vault By Vans x Sole Classics – “One Night (Panties)” by The Sole Classics (Collection Releases Tonight and Tomorrow!)

Jun 28 19 under Bands, Collaborations, Vault, Videos | Comments Off

Here’s a dope music video by The Sole Classics, the funk band formed by Ohio’s very own Sole Classics, who put together an awesome LP for the Vault By Vans collab that is dropping tonight in NYC, and tomorrow online and at the Sole Classics Dublin location. Don’t sleep, and give this a view or two! It’s so sick.

Vault By Vans x Frida Kahlo – Capsule Collection (6.29.19)

Jun 25 19 under Art, Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Vans has earned the status of being a cultural symbol for creative expression, catering to those who thrive on living “Off The Wall”. Celebrating art and the brand’s commitment to inspiring the nonconformists of the world, Vault by Vans introduces a truly unique footwear collection honoring iconic painter, Frida Kahlo. Known best for her self-portraits and works inspired by Mexico, the Vault by Vans x Frida Kahlo collection brings a meticulously curated sampling of the iconic artist’s paintings to life onto classic Vans classic silhouettes.

Heavily influenced by Mexican heritage, Frida Kahlo employed a naïve folk-art style to explore questions of identity, post colonialism, gender, class and race in Mexican society. Her life took her throughout the U.S., Europe and Mexico and at times proved to be painful, a fact that only added to her lore. Her constant remaking of her identity and her creation of a personal, alternative world resonates greatly with many.

Referencing works both immediately recognizable and lesser known, the collection includes three iconic Vans styles: an OG Sk8-Hi LX featuring Frida’s self-portrait alongside a dark green toe cap, an OG Authentic LX with all-over watermelon print and embroidered details and an OG Slip-On LX celebrating Kahlo’s famed 1940 painting, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird. Each style features a vulcanized sole and crushed leather cushioned heel liner.

The Vault by Vans x Frida Kahlo collection will be available beginning June 29, 2019 at select Vault by Vans retailers. To learn more about the collection, please visit Vans.com/vault.

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Vault By Vans x Opening Ceremony – Old Skool LX Satin Pack (Available Now!)

Jun 21 19 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“Continuing their longstanding fashion partnership, Opening Ceremony and Vans have unveiled their latest footwear collaboration, this time around dressing the Old Skool sneaker in a luxe satin shell. Taking to the streets of Los Angeles for the lookbook, photographer Leo Reilly implements his clone-style imagery to showcase the three bright new colorways.

In line with the summer season, the “Burnt Orange/Emerald” edition is a vibrant take on the silhouette, featuring a tangerine upper with traces of teal on the side panel and mudguard for contrast. Flipping things around, the duo has also offered up an “Aqua Sky/Silver” color combination, coating the shoe in light blue with neutral hits of grey to complement the icy palette. Meanwhile, the brands take the most muted approach by way of the “Pale Mauve/Burnt Coral” style, which rounds out the pack with a pastel pink rendition”.

Launching on Friday, June 21, the Vans for Opening Ceremony Old Skool is priced at $100 USD and will be available at Opening Ceremony stores and the brand’s website.

Vans Surf x Former – Capsule Collection (6.22.19)

Jun 17 19 under Collaborations, Surf | Comments Off

Equally driven by individual expression, creativity, and style, skate and surf culture have long since held a stronghold on influencing global youth culture and fashion alike. Enter two beloved genre-defining brands of this exact ilk—Vans and Former—whose eclectic style and distinctive aesthetic put them at the forefront of progressive design above trend.

Marking the first collaboration between the two—and the first footwear collaboration with any brand for Los Angeles-based Former—the Vans x Former collection was created hand-in-hand with the Former design crew and features three limited-edition footwear styles, an EverRide Stretch boardshort, and a zippered short-sleeve woven shirt.

Founded in 2016 by Vans global team rider Dane Reynolds, along with fellow surfer Craig Anderson and skaters Austyn Gillette and Dylan Rieder (RIP), Former is an emerging Los Angeles-based lifestyle apparel brand working to establish a more distinct aesthetic beyond what is expected in action sports. Its exclusive drops introduce limited runs of monochromatic designs with artistic imagery heavily informed by its founders, four of the most stylish and influential riders of our generation.

With the Sk8-Hi 138 FT, all-black Style 36 FT Zip, and La Costa Lite X Slide, Former makes its monochromatic mark, elevating a series of key Vans styles with premium materials and upgraded elements like bone suede and rich black leather, UltraCush sockliners for resilient cushioning and advanced comfort, and a textured rubber toe cap for increased protection and durability. The Style 36 FT Zip also features a custom zippered closure—a Former signature—while the La Costa Lite X Slide features overlapping leather straps, a leather footbed embossed with Vans and Former logos, and a lightweight, flexible, and durable UltraCush waffle outsole.

The collection’s apparel component is an homage to Former’s reputation for creating limited runs of highly creative and unique product, highlighted by sharp attention to detail and premium textiles and fabrications, such as the EverRide Stretch boardshort with Former’s signature zip detail on the side cargo pocket, and on the short-sleeve zip woven shirt made of luxe compact brushed twill. Custom logo labels with Former’s iconic artwork and Vans motifs unite the apparel and footwear for a cohesive look and feel.

The Vans x Former collection will be available at select Vans Surf retailers worldwide on June 22. Visit Vans.com/surf to find authorized dealers near you.

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Vault By Vans x Sole Classics – “The Funk Collection” (6.29.19) @soleclassics #soleclassics

Jun 12 19 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Sole Classics and Vans are proud to launch their 6th collaborative project; The Funk Collection on Friday, June 28th, 2019 through a New York pop-up experience, and globally on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 exclusively in-store at their Dublin location and online at SoleClassics.com. Known for their Ohio-focused storytelling, this entire collection consists of 4 Vans footwear silhouettes that pay homage to musical icons who have at some point called this great state “Home”. This project is inspired by both Funk and Soul music and the impact that it has had on their favorite artists and the decades of music that would follow.

In addition to the 4 shoes, there will also be 4 collaborative apparel pieces with 10 Deep, 2 hats, a women’s top, 2 men’s tops, a pair of bottoms, socks and a tote bag that will tie in with the footwear. In addition to the footwear and apparel, a vinyl album with all original music will be passed out for FREE to the first 100 people in line who make a purchase at both their New York and Dublin (Columbus, OH) in-store releases.

My quick thoughts:

“This pack is utterly amazing. I hope the amount of customization and details that went into each shoe doesn’t go unnoticed. Each shoe could’ve had it’s own release, and they would’ve all been successful, but I think having 4 shoes paints a bigger picture, and shows a lot of different sides to the Funk & Soul era that merged music cultures, geographical location, and style to create something all it’s own. If you’re knowledgeable in the funk & soul era, you’ll recognize some of the design influences throughout the pack. Meticulously thought out, and perfectly executed, and I believe this idea was perfect for Vans, over any other company. Oh, and just in case you’re asleep, this pack has a few “first time” design features in the history of Vans. From the first time ever seeing a jazz stripe on a Chukka, to utilizing a reflective thread on their Slip-On, to spreading a message across the waffle soles of 4 shoes, to create a cool graphic when you line them up. Props to Vans for allowing Sole Classics to push the boundary of design just a little bit more than what we’ve seen, and hopefully this inspires the next collaborator to think of something even more unique. Vans, stop saying no, and embrace these cool new ideas!!!”

Vault by Vans Sk8-Hi LX “Funk” – Retail $155 Sizes 6-13
Vault by Vans Ckukka LX “Soul” – Retail $150 Sizes 5.5-13
Vault by Vans Classic Slip-On LX “Peace” – Retail $100 Sizes 3.5-13
Vans Women’s Classic Slip-On Platform “Love” – Retail $90 Women’s Sizes 5-11.5

To read a more in-depth article on the release, as well as see more pics and information for each shoe, head over to Sole Classics blog HERE.

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Vans x Harry Potter – Official Release Info (6.7.19)

Jun 6 19 under Apparel, Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

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Earlier this season, Vans teased an upcoming collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products inspired by Harry Potter. Arriving on shelves beginning tomorrow, Vans will release a robust footwear, apparel and accessories collection inspired by the Wizarding World. The footwear, named and styled after each house from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, will feature four exclusive colorways in Vans’ classic silhouettes—a Sk8-Hi for Gryffindor, an Era for Slytherin, Authentic for Ravenclaw and the Classic Slip-On for Hufflepuff. To round out the footwear offering, the collection also includes a ComfyCush Era themed around the wizarding newspaper, The Daily Prophet, in an all-over newsprint graphic.

A curated selection of men’s and women’s apparel similarly inspired by the four houses of Hogwarts will also be released. The styles include Vans’ Old Skool backpack in the Gryffindor colorway, a Men’s Torrey jacket in a Deathly Hallows iteration and a four-houses themed pullover in white.

The women’s apparel assortment features a Deathly Hollows cropped long-sleeve tee featuring black foil screen printing on the front, as well as the Dark Arts backpack made of sturdy nylon with wand motion screen print, a Death Eaters reflective print and Harry Potter logo patch.

The Vans x Harry Potter collection will be available beginning June 7, 2019. For more information, please visit vans.com/harrypotter.

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Vans x Size? – “Warped Check” Era (7.6.19)

Jun 5 19 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive | Comments Off

Words via Size?

“Teaming up with the Californian skate experts over at Vans, we’ve joined forces once more to create a psychedelic-inspired ‘Warped’ iteration of the Era.

Channelling the colourful artistic vibes present at the time of Vans’ inception – and their off-limits design choices from ’66 right throughout the ‘70s – we’ve taken the brand’s 1976 Era and applied a psychedelic checked patterning throughout the pair’s multi-colored canvas uppers.

Think Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles and Stones – the vibrant energy of their music flows heavily throughout the Era, whose striking palettes contrast vary shoe to shoe. The left uses a predominantly pink base, with accents of light blue making up the checks, while the right switches things up with blue as the base and pink for the checks.

Both of the two boasts a monochrome warped check footbed, with a similar print working its way around the midsole. What’s more, we’ve painted the iconic waffle rubber outsole in a bright yellow hue for added hits of colour”.

The Vans Era ‘Warped Check’ – size? Exclusive will be available via the size? previews app and in size? stores on Friday 7th June, priced at £57 and available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

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Vans x Harry Potter – A First Look (6.7.19)

May 24 19 under Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

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pic and words via Hypebeast:

“First teased last month, official imagery of Vans and Harry Potter‘s collaborative sneaker line-up has finally surfaced. Though the apparel and accessories remain under wraps, this first look at the shoes reveals a quartet silhouettes exclusive to each of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry’s houses.

Colors and details from all four houses — Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin — are realized across different Vans silhouettes, reflecting the distinctive nature of each house. Gryffindor’s Sk8-Hi sports red and gold-hued stripes against a black suede upper, with a matching Jazz Stripe and muted white midsole emphasizing the house’s lion-emblazoned crest, which is patched onto the medial side of each sneaker. Elsewhere, Ravenclaw’s signature blue informs a remixed Checkerboard Authentic, complete with matching laces, crest-branded tongue tag and touches of bronze on the alternating squares.

The Hufflepuff Slip-On is one of the more understated options; an all-black upper is subverted by subtle yellow stripes at the elastic gusset, with “HUFFLEPUFF” verbiage and crest stitched across the forefoot. Finally, Slytherin’s Era receives an appropriately scaley makeover, with faux snakeskin patterns playing across a silver and dark green leather upper, even reworking the shoe’s tongue tag to showcase the house’s snake motif.”

Head to Vans’ dedicated Harry Potter page to sign up for updates regarding the highly-covetable kicks, including clicking the pic above to be taken to the official release on June 7th.

Vans x Paterson – Shibori Pack (Available Now!)

May 21 19 under Collaborations, Surf | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“New Jersey-based Paterson has debuted a new collaboration with Vans, reworking classic silhouettes and apparel pieces. The new drop sees the signature Authentic SF and Sk8-Hi 138 Decon skating silhouettes alongside the all-new Ultra Range Tri-Lock Sandal silhouette.

The key theme throughout this collection is the use of the traditional Japanese Shibori print, which appears as an all-over print on the Authentic SF and covers the side stripe on the Sk8-Hi 138 Decon. The Shibori print also features prominently in the apparel, which includes T-shirts, shorts and a reversible bucket hat”.

The full collection is available now from the Paterson web store, with footwear priced between $67 USD and $90 USD, while apparel ranges from $39.50 USD for the bucket hat to $59.50 USD for the shorts.

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