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Following 2020’s “King’s Road” pack, Concepts’ latest collaborations with Vans bring light to the intersection of luxury design, skate style, and Two-Tone fashion with the “Question the Answers” collection.

Named for a 1994 album by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, the collection merges the classic Vans checkerboard pattern with a hallmark material from the heyday of the ‘70s and ‘80s punk-driven London fashion mohair. In this, Concepts bridges the gap between generation-defining designer Vivienne Westwood, ‘80s Two-Tone style, and centuries-old design houses.

“Working with Vans has given us space to experiment with the rich history of punk fashion,” says Deon Point, Concepts Creative Director. “This latest collection, which includes our most progressive in-house clothing assortment, allows us to honor local music history and relay our deep knowledge of luxury design details.”

Two OG SK8-Hi’s, an OG Authentic LX, and an OG Old Skool NS LX are dressed in mohair to give Vans’ classic checkerboard a fresh perspective. Each colorway honors Vans’ legacy print in new articulations. Design details from the custom boxes draw from the Sex Pistols, poster boys of the hardcore punk era from which mohair transformed from pedestrian wear to aspirational fashion.

“Given the nod to both Damier prints and Westwood-era mohair, the ‘Question the Answers’ collection was the perfect drop for us to flex our luxury streetwear sensibility,” says Point.

A series of chino pants and a polar checker fleece and shorts pays homage to the early ‘80s Two-Tone scene, which merged Jamaican ska and punk elements. The assortment also includes the Concepts Icon hoodie, sweatpants, and T-Shirts — garments expressing Concepts’ studied approach to fit and fabrication.

The Vault by Vans x Concepts “Question the Answers” collection launches exclusively on October 7 at CNCPTS Boston, CNCPTS NYC, CNCPTS Dubai, and cncpts.com. Shoes range from $90 to $110.

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Vans Vault has teamed up with Ssense on an eco-friendly considered collection, under the VR3 program.  Each pair is constructed with recycled materials, most notably the EcoCush insoles, and Treaded EcoWaffle outsole.

The pack consists of a White Authentic VR3 LX, a Taupe Era VR3 LX, and a Green & White Checkerboard Classic Slip-On VR3 LX, and Ssense went the extra mile and included a drawer box, constructed of 100% recycled materials and features graphics created by the SSENSE design team, along with Vans.  Such a refreshing take on a Vault collaboration.

All 3 pairs retail for $100, and are available now on Ssense’s webstore.

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Under The Palm’s favorite in-house designer for Vans Vault, Taka Hayashi, is back with some new heaters.  This collection is unlike anything he’s put out previously, and we definitely aren’t mad at that.  There’s a good amount of earthy tones, wildlife-inspired and camo print patterns, as well as contrasting materials and stitching throughout.

The current collection consists of an OG Old Skool LX, OG Style 50 LX, and OG Style 48 LX.  It’s hard to describe them, so just look at the pics!  Each pair also features Taka’s signature wax seal heel plate, which is one of the more recent updates that we are a fan of.

The Old Skool retails for $130, and the Style 50 and Style 48 both retail for $120, each.

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Fresh off the heels of the CDG OG Classic Slip-On LX, it looks like there’s an OG Old Skool LX being offered up with the CDG x Pokemon collection.

The pair features natural white suede and canvas, with the familiar CDG branding wrapped around the foxing tape, with Pikachu appearing on the toe bumpers.  If Pokemon is your jam, then these are for you, and unlike the Slip-Ons, these are almost fully in stock, except for size 11’s & 12’s.

Available now on the CDG website for $235, lol.

info via Hypebeast:

“Following a second Old Skool release earlier this year, COMME des GARÇONS‘ sublabel CDG reconnects with Vans once again for a special take on its Classic Slip-On silhouette. Continuing the partnership that has produced popular takes on the Authentic, Lampin, and Old Skool LX footwear silhouettes, the upcoming Slip-Ons feature all-over CDG monogram prints across canvas uppers.

The pairs incorporate a simple black/white color scheme, extending to the monochromatic lateral fabric tags and Vans Originals heel plates. Rounding out the look are white rubber sole units which complete the signature skate aesthetic. Take a closer look at the CDG x Vault by Vans OG Classic Slip-Ons above and look for the pairs to arrive via CDG’s website and retail locations September 23 for ¥15,400 JPY (approximately $108 USD).”

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Vault by Vans joins forces with Palm Angels Founder and Creative Director, Francesco Ragazzi to pay homage to skate culture. The three-piece capsule is a representation of a design approach that celebrates freedom and individuality all grounded in skate culture. The Vault by Vans x Palm Angels collaboration will launch on September 27 exclusively via Palm Angels followed by a global release for select Vault by Vans retailers on October 1.

Palm Angels fosters a liberated way of being, free from constructs, glorifying the uniqueness of individuals and a personal approach to life, since its beginning. The skateboarding scene has always been a primary reference for the brand, with roots grounded in images shot by Francesco Ragazzi and published in 2014, in Venice beach in Los Angeles.

“Palm Angels started with a photography book and Vans was already there. I took a picture of a guy skating in Venice beach, wearing the most vintage Vans Sk8-Hi I had ever seen and since then, the idea of Palm Angels collaborating with Vans has always been in my mind. It’s now finally reality. With this collection I wanted to recreate exactly that same image: few models with a vintage feeling and a contemporary take“, says Francesco Ragazzi, founder, and Creative Director of Palm Angels.

The collection is curated from meticulously chosen materials that are featured on the Sk8-Hi VLT LX, Sk8- Mid VLT LX, and the Old Skool LX. Each style has been reinterpreted with the Palm Angels codes: red, grey, white, and black, with the Palm Angels logo appearing on the side of the shoes, recreating the iconic Vans Sidestripe. An old-school touch occurs in the images of the campaign, where used and consumed sneakers portray a story of dramatic jumps and movements on the skateboard, capturing the effortless style and culture.

The Palm Angels x Vault by Vans collaboration will launch on September 27 exclusively on palmangels.com and at select Palm Angels stores worldwide.

Beginning October 1, the capsule will be available at select Vault by Vans retailers worldwide. For more information, please visit palmangels.com.

About PALM ANGELS

An art director trained in fashion communication and a photographer; Milan-born Francesco Ragazzi started Palm Angels in 2011 as a photographic documentation of LA’s skater culture. The endeavor evolved into a book, published by Rizzoli in 2014, and subsequently into clothing in 2015. Palm Angels stems from an Italian take on American culture and subcultures. It merges an appreciation for sartorial codes and a joy for fabric with a proclivity for using clothing as identity tropes and cultural signifiers. Palm Angels is essentially a vision, with a real human being behind it.

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“Understood as the undisputed king of skate culture footwear, the Vans Sk8-Hi is an instantly recognizable classic that has surpassed trends, standing the test of time as a sneaker that transcends any sort of regimented fashions. Instead, a Sk8-Hi is a sneaker for the masses, and with that, a sneaker that’s capable of acting as a blank canvas for creatives, fashion houses and brands alike.

This is where Slam Jam comes in, adding its distinctive punkish undertones alongside touches that make this pair fit into the label’s (Un)Corporate Uniform ideology. The sneaker now sports an inverted internal and external colorway, with black suede meeting ecru canvas across the uppers, sitting alongside branded waxed laces, a Slam Jam mid-panel tag, leather Vans stripes, and an upside-down circular “A” emblem embossed into the rear heel cups.

Elsewhere, the waffle outsole is decorated with a heavy-duty ink graphic designed by the British artist Fergus “Fergadelic” Purcell, who took inspiration from ’70s psychedelia. Combined, the shoe is a commentary on counter-culture, tapping into both Slam Jam’s identity and what skate communities stand for.”

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