Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand is proud to partner with BAPE®, the iconic Japanese streetwear pioneers for their first ever head-to-toe collection.

The Vans x BAPE® collection will be sold exclusively at Vans and BAPE® retail locations and at Vans.com and Bape.com. The collection will be available beginning November 1^st in China, followed by November 13^th for the Asia-Pacific region and will land in the select Americas retail locations and EMEA on November 29^th followed by Vans.com on November 30^th.

Vans x BAPE® will be launching on:

• November 1^st in China
• November 13^th in the Asia-Pacific Region
• November 29^th in EMEA and Americas, BAPE® retail and BAPE.com
• November 30^th on Vans.com

BAPE® (“A Bathing Ape”) has been bringing Japanese street style to the world since 1993. Situated in the heart of Tokyo – one of the world’s leading fashion hubs – BAPE® has remained a symbol of street fashion for more than 27 years.

Vans and BAPE® share the same roots – street culture and self-expression. In late 2020, the two brands gave streetwear fans a glimpse at what could be, with a limited-edition Vans Customs collection, sold exclusively in China. Fast forward nearly a year, and for their first global collection, it’s only fitting that they bring together their iconic identities for an apparel and footwear range that redefines classic silhouettes.

The first drop of the collection includes two of Vans’ most recognizable footwear icons – the Sk8-Hi 38 DX and the Authentic 44 DX. The Sk8-Hi 38 DX features BAPE®’s ABC camo outline, with a classic Vans black and white twist. A custom camo tongue label and statement red Waffle outsole add an elevated touch. For fans of A Bathing Ape’s iconic camo print, the Authentic 44 DX combines BAPE®’s first ever camo and Vans’ ripstop canvas for a more low-key look.

Completing the collection is a statement hoodie available in two colorways – Black and Heather Grey – featuring a mash-up of logos and camo prints.

For more information and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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Commissary, a Southern California staple in the world of high end streetwear, known for introducing some of the more rare and limited luxury streetwear brands to us for over a decade, which included being one of only a very select few, to officially carry Supreme in the early days, has released a few pics of their Era 95 DX’s, in a white colorway.  As far as we know, this shoe was originally meant to just be for friends & family, just like the black pair that surfaced a few years back, which had some of us Vans collectors trying to figure out how we could get our hands on them.  Well, this time we’re in luck, as they will be offering up 50 pairs, in an online auction format, to raise money for their Commissary Lounge, a live venue space attached to their store located in Costa Mesa, CA.  This pandemic fucked with a lot of people’s livelihoods, and entertainment was one of the biggest hit industries.  Store owner, Andrew Lee, mentioned on his instagram that all proceeds from this auction will go to saving his live venue from it’s demise.  He wants to continue to put on live music shows and keep the spot alive as long as he can, so hopefully with the support of his regulars, as well as some die-hard Vans collectors, he can keep the space afloat.

The shoes feature an all-white canvas design, with Commissary logos printed throughout the uppers, as well as on the foxing scene.  The ankle collar features a printed message.  One shoe reads “You don’t have to go home”, and the other says “but you can’t stay here”, which sounds familiar to anyone who stays at the club until the lights start to come on.  The shoe is built on the Anaheim Factory DX platform, which is a fan favorite amongst us Vans snobs.

I’m hoping this goes well for him, and I’m always down to support those who have a solid foundation in the culture that we’re all a part of.  One of the OG’s, not a newcomer with no understanding or connection to the history of streetwear and those who really paved the way for others.  So help him out, and bid these things up.  I hope a bunch of old heads come out of the woodwork for these!

The auction, along with 4 t-shirt pre-orders will go live tomorrow (4/8/21) at midnight on the Commissary site.

If you’d also like to donate to their GoFundMe to keep the Commissary Lounge open, you can visit that link HERE.

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Showcasing Vans’ dedication to artistic collaboration, Vans has partnered with Los Angeles-based artist Mister Cartoon and Japanese streetwear staple NEIGHBORHOOD for the latest Waffle Lovers release.

In a cross-culture collaboration, Mister Cartoon and NEIGHBORHOOD offer up an imagined Liquor Mart called “Uncle Toons Mart.” With a focus on Californian lifestyle, Vans merges this three-way partnership with a two-pack of Vans footwear inspired by each collaborator.

With his artwork largely synonymous with Los Angeles street culture, Mister Cartoon is best known for his tattoo-inspired creative style. Mister Cartoon draws inspiration from his Los Angeles roots while maintaining a globally relevant and respected presence. United by their longtime dedication to craftsmanship and attention to detail, Mister Cartoon and NEIGHBORHOOD find common ground while maintaining their respective cultural relevance.

Vans’ Uncle Toons Mart by NEIGHBORHOOD collection features an Authentic 44 DX accompanied by an Old Skool 36 DX.

The Authentic offers up a visual manifestation of “Uncle Toons Mart”, printed in Mister Cartoon’s classic tattoo-influenced style. The fine line gray and black print is bound with white sidewalls reading “Uncle Toons Mart” and “NEIGHBOORHOOD” in the unmistakable Mister Cartoon cursive typography.

The Old Skool stands on its own with all-over black upper and sidewalls. The embroidered toe caps pay homage to the collaborators, simply reading “Tokyo” and “Los Angeles” on the right and left pair, respectively. Vans’ OId Skool sidestripe draws a connection between the vamp and heel caps where the embroidery reads, “Uncle Toons Mart by NEIGHBORHOOD”. Cast against all-black suede, the purple embroidery offers a bold reminder of Mister Cartoon’s iconic cursive style. Both styles share fully printed sock liners with custom Mister Cartoon artwork.

Uniting the backstreets of Tokyo’s Ura-Harajuku district and the streets of Mister Cartoon’s Los Angeles — Uncle Toons Mart by NEIGHBORHOOD is a serendipitous melding of Tokyo street style and Los Angeles street life.

The Vans x Uncle Toons Mart by NEIGHBORHOOD collection will be available beginning on June 26, 2020. To learn more about the offering and where to purchase, please visit Vans.com.

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