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Pilgrim has teamed up again with Vans to bring you a surf focused capsule collection.  The pack consists of a bunch of apparel, as well as the following footwear utilizing the Vans Surf construction: Classic Slip-On SF, Chukka DX SF, Authentic SF, and Makena.  Each design incorporates this season’s color palette choices of either an Orion Blue, Dress Blue, or Celestial Blue colorway, with Marshmallow contrasting foxing rubber.  It wouldn’t be a Pilgrim Surf Supply release, without featuring Pilgrim’s repeat pennant logo, which is found on the Slip-On, and the Makena slipper.  The Chukka gets the Dress Blue makeup, while the Authentic gets the lighter Celestial Blue touch.  Pilgrim always has the cleanest, simple, timeless designs, and these are a great addition to their history of great Vans shoes.  For this release, Vans decided to allow a few styles, including the apparel, to be sold at select Vans stores, as well as Surf/Skate stockists, so check your local spot, or if you need them now, get them from the Vans site by clicking on the pic above!

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Vans is excited to partner with longtime pro surfer and Costa Mesa native Alex Knost, bringing to life his creative vision of one of the oldest designs in the brand’s archive, the Style 36 Decon SF.

Always pushing the boundaries of creative expression, most recently spotlighted in his latest film Tan Madonna, Alex’s offbeat take on this classic 1977 Vans silhouette is no surprise. Inspired by the colors and materials found in his 5^th generation, ‘80s Coupe de Ville Cadillac, this shoe came to life under Alex’s artistic eye; as such, the Style 36 Decon SF has undergone some serious upgrades, including a glossy, vegan patent leather in a bitter chocolate colorway, for an entirely new and original take on this classic silhouette.

The collection also includes the Sk8-Hi 138 Decon SF in the Alex Knost dress blues colorway. Both styles are complete with a timeless natural gum vulcanized sole, and Vans’ UtlraCush insole, upping the ante on comfort.

A part of the Vans family since 2005, Alex is most commonly recognized for his eclectic style, both in and out of the water. From making art and collaborating with fashion labels, to creating music with his band, Tomorrow’s Tulips, and handcrafting his own boards through his personal label, he has a deep influence that extends beyond surfing alone.

Alex’s focus consistently lands on deepening his creative connection to the sport – and is justly reflected in this latest collaboration.

Shop the entire Alex Knost collection now at Vans authorized retailers and online at Vans.com/surf.

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Vans Surf has teamed up with T&C Surf Designs again, to create a limited run of shoes and apparel.  This time around, we see the return of the Sk8-HI 138 Decon SF in a Cream & Pink colorway, featuring checkerboard printed foxing with a woven T&C label on the side panel of the upper.  There are two newcomers to the lineup, the first being a Style 36 SF in a Black, Yellow, and White colorway, featuring iconic T&C Yin Yang logos printed on the foxing.  The Slip-On SF comes to us in a Black suede upper, with debossed T&C logos at the top, and feature a Pink & Blue Checekrboard pattern on the mid panel.  Each pair shares custom printed footbeds, woven T&C labels, and black foxing stripes.  To round out the pack, there is a long-sleeve tee, and a hoodie to go along with the shoes.  We have no idea about the distribution of these, but we do know that Zumiez currently has them available for pre-order on their site.

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Equally driven by individual expression, creativity, and style, skate and surf culture have long since held a stronghold on influencing global youth culture and fashion alike. Enter two beloved genre-defining brands of this exact ilk—Vans and Former—whose eclectic style and distinctive aesthetic put them at the forefront of progressive design above trend.

Marking the first collaboration between the two—and the first footwear collaboration with any brand for Los Angeles-based Former—the Vans x Former collection was created hand-in-hand with the Former design crew and features three limited-edition footwear styles, an EverRide Stretch boardshort, and a zippered short-sleeve woven shirt.

Founded in 2016 by Vans global team rider Dane Reynolds, along with fellow surfer Craig Anderson and skaters Austyn Gillette and Dylan Rieder (RIP), Former is an emerging Los Angeles-based lifestyle apparel brand working to establish a more distinct aesthetic beyond what is expected in action sports. Its exclusive drops introduce limited runs of monochromatic designs with artistic imagery heavily informed by its founders, four of the most stylish and influential riders of our generation.

With the Sk8-Hi 138 FT, all-black Style 36 FT Zip, and La Costa Lite X Slide, Former makes its monochromatic mark, elevating a series of key Vans styles with premium materials and upgraded elements like bone suede and rich black leather, UltraCush sockliners for resilient cushioning and advanced comfort, and a textured rubber toe cap for increased protection and durability. The Style 36 FT Zip also features a custom zippered closure—a Former signature—while the La Costa Lite X Slide features overlapping leather straps, a leather footbed embossed with Vans and Former logos, and a lightweight, flexible, and durable UltraCush waffle outsole.

The collection’s apparel component is an homage to Former’s reputation for creating limited runs of highly creative and unique product, highlighted by sharp attention to detail and premium textiles and fabrications, such as the EverRide Stretch boardshort with Former’s signature zip detail on the side cargo pocket, and on the short-sleeve zip woven shirt made of luxe compact brushed twill. Custom logo labels with Former’s iconic artwork and Vans motifs unite the apparel and footwear for a cohesive look and feel.

The Vans x Former collection will be available at select Vans Surf retailers worldwide on June 22. Visit Vans.com/surf to find authorized dealers near you.

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Words via Hypebeast:

“New Jersey-based Paterson has debuted a new collaboration with Vans, reworking classic silhouettes and apparel pieces. The new drop sees the signature Authentic SF and Sk8-Hi 138 Decon skating silhouettes alongside the all-new Ultra Range Tri-Lock Sandal silhouette.

The key theme throughout this collection is the use of the traditional Japanese Shibori print, which appears as an all-over print on the Authentic SF and covers the side stripe on the Sk8-Hi 138 Decon. The Shibori print also features prominently in the apparel, which includes T-shirts, shorts and a reversible bucket hat”.

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Inspired by modern mid-century details and illustrations, the Vans x Yusuke Hanai collaboration showcases the Japanese artist’s aesthetic and style.  The pack consists of a few shoes, as well as a bunch of apparel and accessories.  The collection features a few common graphics with a Rumba Red or Oil Green with Black color combination.  We get a Sk8-Hi 138 Decon SF, Slip-On SF, each sitting on top of a white vulc sole with black foxing stripe, while the Authentic SF gets a custom printed one.  There are quite a few pieces of apparel, including some tees, button up shirts, board shorts, hats, and a beach towel.  The collection is now available on the Vans webstore, but Thalia Surf will be having a special release party tonight, March 7th from 6-9 PM with a few exclusive pieces made just for them.  Check out the flyer below, but if you’re interested in purchasing the goods, then click on the pic above to purchase!

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Words via Vans:

“Available to select retailers in North America this July, Vans is honored to partner with respected Hawaii surf and skate brand T&C Surf, on a new limited release collaboration featuring Vans footwear and apparel. Stamped by its iconic yin yang logo, T&C Surf celebrates a longstanding history in manufacturing premium surf board designs since 1971, utilizing superior materials and advanced design concepts made by the best craftsmen worldwide. Vans and T&C Surf share a unified mission in support of historic surfing heritage, upholding the essence of Hawaiian surfing to the highest respect.

The exclusive Vans x T&C Surf capsule highlights three pairs of Vans Surf footwear and three pieces of Vans apparel. Fusing the two brand’s vivid graphics-heavy aesthetic, Vans transforms the Sk8-Hi 138 Decon SF, Authentic SF and the Slide-On with distressed checker all-over patterns, anchored by the T&C Surf yin yang logo. The apparel follows suit, offering a bright yellow long sleeve with matching checkered accents, a color blocked drawstring boardshort, a classic black short-sleeve t-shirt and a hat. The full assortment is presented in an eye-catching yellow, blue and checker color scheme, unifying the footwear and apparel together for a unique summer look.”

These are starting to pop up at various Vans retailers, so keep an eye out!

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Hot off the shores of First Point, Vans and Malibu surf label Brothers Marshall have reunited to create a summer footwear and apparel capsule designed by Malibu surf cohorts, Chad and Trace Marshall. Arriving in finer surf shops now, Vans’ new Brothers Marshall capsule celebrates the two brands’ playful surf aesthetic, paying homage to retro silhouettes, flamboyant color schemes and bold neoprene trims. The Brothers Marshall label emerged from the breaks of Malibu more than a decade ago, spreading their clever California aloha with products inspired by the cultural amalgamation of Los Angeles surf style today and the generations that came before it.

Undoubtedly the two most coveted pieces in the collection, Brothers Marshall taps into two timeless Vans surf styles to present clean, all-white renditions of the Authentic SF and the Slip-on SF, made special by an irresistibly vibrant rainbow gum sole. Each pair features easy on-off kickdown heel counters and natural true white canvas uppers. Two black sandal styles complete the footwear offering, the Slide-On and Nexpa Synthetic, each boasting the Vans x Brothers Marshall signature logo on the upper and footbed.

The Brothers Marshall Vans apparel offering epitomizes retro surf styling, showcasing a soft, white French terry washed cotton pullover and an 18” volley short featuring Vans’ 4-way Sturdy Stretch fabrication and a custom side stripe detail. A set of overdyed vintage cotton tees in royal blue and black paired with matching hats round out the capsule. Each apparel piece is trimmed with custom neoprene Brothers Marshall logo tags in the capsule’s unifying rainbow gradient.

Vans unleashes Brothers Marshall’s vibrant, tongue-in-cheek spirit in their new summer collaboration, available now at Vans by Thalia Surf Shop, Mollusk Surf Shop, Jack’s Surf Shop, PacSun and many more. Visit Vans.com/surf to find the list of local retailers near you.

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