LBIFBACK brings to us a few new video reviews, including the highly anticipated Vault by Vans x Wtaps OG Sk8-Hi. Check it out!
Via Silo:
STYLE: SEYLYNN “S”
INDEX #: 029.172
MATERIAL: NUBUCK / LEATHER
COLOR: (LUKE MEIER) WHITE
DELIVERY: 09/19/15
MTL #: VN-ØRAKGSI
SIZES: 6.5-12, 13
PROJECT BRIEFING: LUKE MEIER
Vans Syndicate’s 10th anniversary celebration continues September 19 with the release of the Seylynn “S” by designer Luke Meier. With his menswear label OAMC, Meier’s approach often challenges the status quo, merging high-end fashion with streetwear function. Meier’s transformation of an elegant dress shoe silhouette into a functional Vans skateboarding classic with the Syndicate Seylynn “S” is no different.
Vans Syndicate presents the Luke Meier Seylynn “S” in a buttery all-white premium nubuck. The Vans Syndicate x Luke Meier anniversary project launches worldwide in-store and online on Saturday, September 19th at SILO.
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Supreme will be releasing a new style of the Vans Sk8-Mid. The shoe features a premium suede and canvas upper with leather lining and insole. Made exclusively for Supreme, the Sk8-Mid will be offered in three colorways.
Available in-store NY, LA, London and online September 17th.
Available in Japan on October 3rd.
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Our friends over at Sole Classics have sent over a few of their pics taken for this Saturday’s world-wide release of the Vault By Vans x WTAPS capsule collection. Which pairs, and colorways will you be picking up on 9/12/15?
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Words via Hypebeast:
“Japanese brand FDMTL teams up with Vans in a very special 10-year anniversary collaborative effort. Using Japanese traditional aesthetics in patchwork production, FDMTL overlays the entire silhouette of both the Slip-On and Era models with Okayama-sourced indigo blue fabrics, with a subtle contrast in yarn and embroidery choices. Custom outer tag and insoles add a nice touch that complement a box specifically created for the project.”
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The 3rd and final shoe to join this year’s Vans Vault x WTAPS pack is the OG Sk8-Hi LX. This time, they will feature a suede upper with a nubuck croc-skin material on the side panels. Available in a black/grey colorway, as well as an all black version. Will these be more successful than last year’s model? Will it depend on which celebrity helps boost it’s popularity? We’ll just have to wait and see.
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Words again by Hypebeast:
“A collaboration from two acclaimed mainstays, Japan’s WTAPS again lends its bold athletics to Vans. Not one to shy away from compelling use of luxe fabrics, The Fall/Winter 2015 range looks to an apt blend of suede and leather in its construction. Introducing three monochromatic colorways that take black, burgundy and navy tones to the floor, the OG Style 36 LX is the original rendering of the Old Skool, showcasing the same foxing height, padding density, fit and other attributes as its first size run from 35-plus years ago.”
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Words via Hypebeast:
“Longstanding collaborators Vans and WTAPS team up once again for the Vault by Vans x WTAPS Original Classics collection. The new partnership brings to light an extensive line-up, remaking a slew of archive silhouettes with bold riffs. Here, we get a look at the OG Era LX range, which feature white canvas uppers, paired with classic vulcanized soles in an option of blue, green and red. Co-branding is seen at the tongue tab, and insole. Look for the WTAPS x Vans 2015 OG Era LX September 12th from select Vans and WTAPS stockists.”
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Every year there seems to be a style trend with Vans sneakers. Whether it’s influenced by seasons, celebrities, or taste makers, we all know that a trend can come and go like the wind, and with a vast catalog of styles to choose from, Vans can offer up just about anything for anyone. With that said, this is definitely the year of the Slip-On. Many collaborators have chosen this unassuming laid back model, and I’m sure I’m forgetting a few, but here’s some that come to mind. Murakami, Sneakersnstuff, Slam Jam, Barneys, Dime, Harmony Korine, and now add OTH to that list.
Montreal’s Offthehook consistently puts out stunning Vault By Vans collabs, choosing colors and materials that are just plain and simply timeless. No trendy color palettes or patterns. No embellished story. Just pure quality. This time we see a neutral-friendly grey in a combination of suede and canvas, with just enough Greek-inspired accent colors on the elastic to let you know these aren’t average. At face value, you might be turned away by the huge embossed letters on each toe, but to be honest, the branding is only noticeable up close, and besides…It represents OTH!!! These feature a standard white collar lining that are found on most Vans, and the footbeds are the slimmer Ortholite ones with an added leather heel pad, found on most OG Vault styles, so size accordingly. These finish off nicely with a custom black and white heel tab. One last thing to mention is that these come in a sturdy drawer box with dustbag. Us collectors love our drawer boxes, because it allows us to stack more pairs. Oh, you don’t know what that’s like? I envy you!
All in all, OTH continues to bring solid collaborations, that are wearable almost anytime, anywhere. They’ve got their style dialed in, and it’s clean, preppy, mature, and all things we eventually aspire to be. Eeevennntuallllly!!
GET YOUR PAIRS HERE WHILE THEY LAST!
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The homie Daniel aka LBIFBACK aka AKAMEDANIEL has come through with this dope review of the Nixon Mini Blaster that came out recently. If you’re in the market for a new bluetooth portable speaker, then see if this one’s for you.
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