Vans Syndicate Presents: TWENTY (A Photo Exhibition)

Apr 6 12 under Events, Heritage, History, Syndicate | Comments Off

“Curated by Lance Dawes, the iconic images of “TWENTY” showcase the ever-changing face of skateboarding over the course of two decades as quietly witnessed by one persistent and enduring time traveler. Vans Syndicate celebrates twenty years of the Half Cab shoe with a selection of photographs of some of the world’s greatest skateboarders wearing the world’s greatest skateboard shoe as captured over the years by some of the world’s greatest skateboard photographers.”

April 14 to 19, 2012
Vans Syndicate ‘TWENTY’ Photo-Exhibition
New Image Art
7920 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
(323) 654-2192

info via FreshNGood

Vans x Slam City Skates Store (United Kingdom)

Mar 23 12 under Collaborations, Events | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“Slam City Skates is a well-known skate institution on the streets of London. They’ve just opened an exclusive Vans collaboration store in the basement of their own Covent Garden Store. If you’re in the area, swing through and check out photography by Greg Hunt, and share a beer or three with the Slam City crew. If you’re not, don’t worry — you can still cruise the Slam City’s full line of Vans shoes here.”

To see the rest of Hypebeast’s photos of the shop, head on over to their site here!

Vans & Nice Kicks Present Vulcanized Vinyl

Mar 2 12 under Collaborations, Events | Comments Off

Words via NiceKicks:

“This month, Austin, Texas will play host to live music, great parties, and Nice Kicks. Specifically, Vans and Nice Kicks are joining forces at SXSW for the Vulcanized Vinyl Pop-up Shop. Classics, California models, tees, tanks, and accessories will be on sale in addition to a limited edition Vulcanized Vinyl tee.

That’s not all though. For the first time ever, Vans is re-releasing five of their most popular band shoes on a first-come, first-served basis. This includes makeups for Slayer (3/13), Descendents (3/14), Bad Religion (3/15), Iron Maiden (3/16), and Social Distortion (3/17).

If that’s not enough, we’re also offering concierge service and delivery of your purchases to major hotels in Austin, so you won’t have to visit every single venue to get your goods.

It all starts with a grand opening party on Friday, March 9 at The Lodge at 411 E. 6th Street that will be held between the hours of 7PM and 10PM; great music and delicious BBQ will be available. The first 100 people to stop by the shop that day will get a ticket to the hottest bash of the night.

The Vulcanized Vinyl Pop-up Shop will be located at 313 ½ E. 6th Street and will open on March 9th and end on March 18th, from noon to midnight each day.”

Vans – Bowl-A-Rama 2012 Finals (Video Recap)

Feb 28 12 under Events, Heritage, Pro | Comments Off

Words via FreshNGood:

“The sun is shining, the bowl is gleaming and the crowd is amped for this years Bowl-A-Rama at Bondi Beach Australia. Legends and crowd favourites compete in one of the worlds premier skate events for the title and the cash prize. Pedro Barros proves he is unstoppable, taking out the Pro Final for the third consecutive year and Steve Cabellero makes us all proud dominating the Masters. A whirlwind tour of the event plus all the action from the finals.”

Vans Sk85ive2 – Indoor Skatepark Opening (Recap)

Feb 28 12 under Collaborations, Events | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“Holding down its Causeway Bay spot since 1999, Hong Kong’s 8FIVE2SHOP has been a mainstay for the city’s skate culture since day one. Since its inception, Brian Siswojo and his staff have played host to a handpicked curation of some of the most coveted skate brands over the course of the shop’s 12-year history. Giving nod to both the history and ever-expanding skateboarding culture within the Asia Pacific region, Vans recently joined 8FIVE2SHOP to create Hong Kong’s first ever indoor skatepark aptly titled “Sk85ive2.” The opening night not only featured sounds by DJ Ghost Style but also showcased a live demo by Vans x 8FIVE2SHOP riders. With plenty of drinks, food and waffle soles (literally) to go around, the duo augmented the night with an exclusive installation and exhibition of the Thrasher 30th Anniversary Photo Show.”

Vans Sk85ive2 Indoor Skatepark
7/F, D&E Hang Seng Industrial Building
No. 185-187 Wai Yip St.
Kwun Tong
Hong Kong

Photography: Hypebeast

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Vans OTW – Live In Berlin (video recap via offthewall.tv)

Feb 7 12 under Events, OTW, Videos | Comments Off

Via Vans OTW:

“This January, we kicked off our 2012 season of the Vans OTW Collection (www.vans.com/otw) and celebrated the addition of our two new Advocates, grammy-award winning artist Lupe Fiasco and Garage Works Industries/Made By Monsters owner Chris Kong, at the House of Vans Berlin during Germany’s Fashion Week. The night featured artwork exhibitions by Kong as well as fellow Advocates Eric Elms and Dimitri Coste while Lupe Fiasco and music legend Yasiin Bey (the artist formerly known as Mos Def) shut the night down with live performances for Berlin party goers. Check out our video recap of the night, “Live in Berlin”.

info via OffTheWall.TV

Vans OTW Berlin Launch Party

Jan 13 12 under Events, OTW | Comments Off

From Vans OTW:

Join us for a night of music and art in Berlin on January 18 and experience what the Vans OTW Collection is all about! This celebration creates a special opportunity to welcome new OTW Advocates Lupe Fiasco and Chris Kong to the Vans family as they join current OTW Advocates Eric Elms and Dimitri Coste.

Vans will transform the East Berlin’s Department into a three day House of Vans experience featuring Advocate installations throughout the building. Attendees will be able to enjoy the photography of Dimitri Coste, large vinyl pieces by Eric Elms, the unique vinyl sculptures by Chris Kong and a collection of books and concert photographs from Lupe Fiasco.

The experience kicks off January 18 at 10pm with live performances by… Read More

Meet Levi Maestro @NiceKicksShop (This Saturday Jan. 14th) @MAESTROKNOWS

Jan 11 12 under Collaborations, Events, Vault | Comments Off

This Saturday, Levi Maestro will be at Nice Kicks in Austin, TX hosting a meet & greet for the release of his Vans Vault Old Skool Decon 77s. He’s on a nationwide tour, stopping off at a few spots that are carrying his limited shoe. If you’re in the area, stop by and say what’s up. He’s an awesome dude, and let him know you’re from OTWS, since I sort of put him on to us at the Undefeated release event last Saturday. Hopefully he’ll acknowledge us if he sees that we’re all over the damn place!

Levi Maestro In-Store Meet & Greet at Nice Kicks
Saturday, January 14
1PM – 2PM

Nice Kicks
2815 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705
[MAP]

Vans x Heel Bruise x Stussy – Under The Radar Photo Exhibition – Long Beach

Jan 3 12 under Collaborations, Events | Comments Off

Words via Freshnessmag:

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Under The Radar photo exhibition is back again for the second time, as Heel Bruise and Stussy set up the exhibition at Phantom Galleries in Long Beach. Presented by VANS this time around, the photo exhibition displays works by Keith Hufnagel, Nic Fensom, Curtis Buchanan, Jeff Potocar, Natalia Mantini, Jon Warren, Devin Briggs, Ray Barbee, Robbie Jeffers and Kenny Anderson. The featured artists are all from skateboarding and street culture, ranging from professional, amateur and hobbyist photographers capturing their environment with their cameras. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out this fantastic exhibition.”

Phantom Galleries
218 N. Promenade | Map
Long Beach, CA 90802

Exhibition Date: January 5th, 2012 (Thursday) | 6pm – 10pm

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Vans x FLY Streetwear – Rabbit Era (Release Party pics)

Dec 29 11 under China, Collaborations, Events | Comments Off

Sorry I’m barely finding out all of this info now, but I guess better late than never! FLY held a pretty nice get together for the release of the Rabbit Era. Check out the awesome Vans beer cuzi’s that are seen throughout the crowd. I also see a few Syndicates on feet.

info via HeroSkate

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