Vans OTW Presents: Time & Space – Morning Breath Pt.1 (video)

Dec 14 11 under Collaborations, Events, OTW, Videos | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“As Brooklyn-based art studio Morning Breath prepared for its recent art show “Manos Extranos” (strange hands), Vans OTW was on hand to capture the excitement and mounting pressure. The show took place at the White Walls gallery in San Francisco, California, and was an exhibition of paintings comprised of silk screens and freehand work, the results of which are visually stunning. Luckily as viewers, this video allows us to see a lot of the processes and hard work that went into each piece, even if it means that artist Doug “retires” halfway through every show. Based on these paintings, we hope his threats continue to be nothing more than bluffs.”

Vans Syndicate x W)Taps – Lineup @Primitive_ via @DBinLA ‘s Instagram

Dec 9 11 under Collaborations, Events, Syndicate | Comments Off

Check out the line down at Primitive this morning, in Encino, CA. Who would’ve thought that a Vans Syndicate release would cause lineups like this?! This W)Taps “bones” series can’t be coming to an end when you have people lined up like this! While you’re all there, say what’s up to Andy and Ron for me!

pic from dbinla via Instagram

Vans Syndicate presents: Selective Memory by Greg Hunt

Oct 5 11 under Events, Syndicate | Comments Off

Thanks to Brant from Silo for the info!

Vans Syndicate presents Selective Memory,
the first solo exhibition from renowned skateboard filmmaker and photographer Greg Hunt.
Selective Memory encompasses sixteen years, combining over 150 still images with unseen archival film
and video to offer a true inside glimpse of this particular outsider world.

Selective Memory
Images by Greg Hunt, 1996 – 2011
Friday, October 14th, 2011
7-10pm

Dem Passwords Gallery
Los Angeles
7914-B Santa Monica Boulevard
(entrance behind in alley)

Vans DQM General Store – Grand Opening Recap (video)

Sep 23 11 under Collaborations, Events, Videos | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“Epitomizing the core vision and foundation of the Vans DQM General Store, a video seen here offers a recap featuring an interview with DQM owner Chris Keefe and the concept’s launch. The video showcases the special opening day in-store event for press, friends and family, with an intimate performance by Ray Barbee and The Mattson 2. Culminating that evening, a launch event was hosted at the House of Vans in Brooklyn, with a concert by Suicidal Tendencies.”

Vans x Nibwaakaawin – 2012 Collection (Chicago Pow Wow Release!)

Sep 20 11 under Collaborations, Events | Comments Off

Team OTW is no stranger to the Nibwaakaawin x Vans collaborations for the All Nations Skate Jam that is held every year, and the 4th installment is due out next month, this time releasing at the Chi-Town Pow Wow. Each release features authentic Pendleton wool blankets, in Native American patterns. Check out what ANSJ had to say about them below, and check out their homepage to learn about their great organization that does so much for the skate community, as well as the young Native American skaters!

via All Nations Skate Jam’s Facebook page:

“are you ready???? Run #4 of THE Hottest shoes in Indian Co. are being made right now! We are gonna launch these (Chukka Lows) and 5 other colorways of Vans NDN shoes at the Chicago Pow Wow on (Nov. 18-20). at Navy Pier in Chicago!!!!!!! here’s your chance to get some of these Limited Ed. shoes here in the midwest!”

Vans Syndicate Exhibition at Civilist Berlin (Photo-Recap)

Jul 8 11 under Events, Syndicate | Comments Off

The Syndicate exhibition that took place at Civilist in Berlin, looked to be a great turnout, with a debut for the upcoming W)Taps burgundy bones pack, as well as the Civilist collaboration Chukka Low. FreshNGood has provided us with some great photos of the event, and you can check out all of the pics over on their blog.

pics taken by Luca Benedet

Vans Syndicate x Civilist – Preview Party for 017, 018, and 019 collections

Jul 5 11 under Collaborations, Events, Syndicate | Comments Off

Vans Syndicate and Civilist in Berlin are getting together on this exclusive event on 7/7/2011, to preview the Vans Syndicate 017, 018, and 019 collections, which almost never happens for Syndicate releases. This is a very cool treat for you Vans heads in Germany! There will also be free beer and vodka, from Berliner and Parliament, so if you’re in town, stop by.

info via Civilist

see the invitation after the jump Read More

Vans x 510 Skateboarding x Max Schaaf – Legends Pack (Release Party)

Jun 24 11 under Collaborations, Events, Pro, Syndicate | Comments Off

Via 510 Skateboarding‘s Facebook page:

“We’re hosting a release party/Pop Up Shop in a few weeks for Max Schaafs new Vans “Lengends Pack” shoe release. As an added bonus, Vans hooked us up with a remake of Max’s original 4Q Syndicate shoes from 2008.
If you’ve been in a cave the last few years and have no idea what i’m talking about the re-released pack consists of two Mountain Editions and two Era’s that were cosigned by Max himself (fucking sick!).”

Vans by OTH Shop Montreal Opening Recap

May 9 11 under Events | Comments Off

Words and pics from Highsnobiety:

“On May 5, 2011, Vans will open their first-ever partner store inside of Montreal’s Off The Hook boutique. In addition to offering nearly the entire Vans range – from Vault, California, OTW, Girls, Surf and even Kids – the shop also includes the option to create and order custom Vans shoes in-store, an initiative previously only available to US-based online customers.

On the architecture side, Vans and OTH outfitted every inch of space with a custom wood, metal, brick (and a bit of carpet) build-out. The outside of the shop also currently sports a two-story high QR code corresponding with the opening.

Steve Van Doren, son of Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren, and legendary Dogtown skater Tony Alva made their way down for the opening event that took place this evening in Montreal. Be sure to stop by this now-permanent shop next time you are in town.”

Vans Vault x Ludwig Van – “Deadstock” Release Party @ Conveyor (OTWS exclusive)

Apr 8 11 under Events, Vault | Comments Off

Conveyor played host to the Vans Vault x Ludwig Van “Deadstock” release party last night, and I was able to make it out there, to snap up a few pics for you all. It was a great turnout, and people were lined up inside the store, anxiously awaiting their turn, to purchase one of these limited gems. There were only a few patterns available for sale, and only one size for each pattern. I was lucky to get the pattern I had wanted, only because the person in front of me, decided to not get them after all. There was a DJ, and free alcohol at the event, as well as the accompanying hipsters that I so do not fit in with, hehe. All in all, it was a cool event, and I hope you enjoy my pics! I will post up my pair(s) later on.

more pics of the event, after the jump Read More