Vault by Vans and MASTERMIND WORLD reunite for a collection featuring Vans’ iconic checkerboard complemented with MASTERMIND WORLD’s signature skulls and black-and-white motif inspired by designer Masaaki Homma’s love for punk culture and style. The collection will be available to shop beginning April 28, 2023, at select Vault by Vans and MASTERMIND WORLD retailers.

Founded in Japan in 1997 by Masaaki Homma, MASTERMIND WORLD is an eclectic mix of sport, street, and elegance, distinguished by cutting-edge luxury fabrics. The Vault by Vans x MASTERMIND WORLD collection fuses a minimalist punk aesthetic that leads with Vault by Vans Sk8-Hi Bolt VLT LX and Old Skool Bolt VLT LX in black/white colorways, crafted from Italian leather and accompanied by ultra-soft premium suede quarter panels and custom Mastermind detailing on the heel counter.

Additional footwear styles include the Sk8-Hi Reissue VLT LX, Old Skool VLT LX and Authentic VLT LX in black/white colorways and with spike hardware, embroidery, and custom Mastermind friction tape. Each pair of Vault by Vans x MASTERMIND WORLD shoes are finished with a crystal-clear waffle sole that reveals a custom checkerboard pattern.

The Vault by Vans x MASTERMIND WORLD partnership extends this season with an elevated offering of apparel and accessories for men and women. The apparel collection includes:

• MSTRMND Premium Hoodie – Made with a cashmere blend, boxy fit, slightly cropped style with a dropped shoulder and jacquard skull logo
• MSTRMND PJ Shirt and Pants – Loose-fit, pajama style matching set made from 100% silk, monochromatic Checkerboard pattern, contrasting piping details, and embroidered logo on the chest pocket.
•  MSTRMND Slip Dress – Knee-length, slight A-line style made with 100% silk and features a monochromatic Checkerboard pattern, an embroidered skull logo and a thigh slit.
• MSTRMND Pillow – Custom skull-shaped pillow with printed monochromatic Checkerboard pattern.

The Vault by Vans x MASTERMIND WORLD collection will be available globally beginning April 28, 2023, at select Vault by Vans and MASTERMIND WORLD retail locations. For more information, please visit vans.com/vault.

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The Vault by Vans x Bodega Chukka Mid-Top Modern Chukka Pack renovates a Vans classic with inherent curb appeal, dressing it up to honor a movement of the past with a lasting influence in the creative world. Available via Bodega

Inspired by the Authentic, the Chukka Mid takes the carefree, sleek style of its predecessor and tacks on a second story to help with ankle support while on the skateboard or board of directors. As a result, they take on this boot-like status untouchable by other high-top sneakers thanks to its minimal construction often seen in leather or rough-out suede – hence the name “Chukka”.

Set up as a duplex, the MTM Pack is in harmony, pulling together textures and tones from the period, but exists as complete opposites.

Amenities included in both pairs are porous mesh tongues – the first of their kind on this model, rope lace closures with metal aglets, and aged metal eyelets with tortoise shell variants on the last rungs. Contrasting heel plates in Golden Yellow help you sign on the dotted line. Fully furnished and move-in ready.

The Vault by Vans x Bodega Mid-Top Modern Pack launches on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Bodega Boston and Los Angeles retail locations and online bdgastore.com.

Check out Bodega’s latest Vans Vault collab, an OG Chukka LX pack, inspired by Mid-Century Modern furniture.  We love the story behind the design, especially the materials chosen for the release.  Bodega has a really awesome “Behind the design” article over on their site, so I encourage you to go check it out HERE!

These will be releasing next Friday, April 14th, at 12PM EST online, as well as their Boston and Los Angeles locations on a FCFS basis.

Today, Vault by Vans and Shane Gonzales come together with their first footwear collaboration, “Star Spangled Glamour.” The collection boasts three Vault by Vans silhouettes, the Old Skool VLT LX, Authentic Zip VLT LX, and Sk8-Hi Reissue Strap VLT LX, with Gonzales’ rock ‘n roll spin.

The collection represents All-American motifs that have stood the test of time, playing off styles like cowboy boots, denim jeans and leather jackets. Using chrome, leather, and denim, the collection pays homage to the classic fashion that defined Sunset Boulevard, the iconic street in Hollywood, California.

Black leather Old Skool VLT LX sneakers feature traditional Western cowboy embroidery creating a contrasting and multi-dimensional aesthetic that is both modern and nostalgic. The Authentic Zip VLT LX is reimagined in classic blue denim with hidden laces and chrome detailing, while the Sk8-Hi Reissue Strap VLT LX in black leather has several riders jacket details such as collars, epaulets, and buckles.

“Collaborating with Vans is such a full circle moment for me. My friends and I grew up skating in Vans every day to and from school. Drawing on them and thrashing them until they weren’t wearable anymore. When I got the opportunity to create my own collection, I wanted to re-imagine the 3 Vans silhouettes that bring me back to my childhood and incorporate timeless all-American motifs into the design that I know will wear beautifully over time,” says Shane Gonzales.

With prices ranging from $130-$185, Vault by Vans x Shane Gonzales will be available beginning April 7 at Midnightstudios.live, and select Vault by Vans retail partners.

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Vault by Vans is proud to partner with designer and multidisciplinary artist Nicole McLaughlin on a collection highlighting her love for vintage gardening and workwear totes. Known for her upcycled pieces and tongue-in-cheek designs, McLaughlin transforms the Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX into a practical yet fun work of art, utilizing a mix of recycled and responsibly sourced materials. The collection brings sustainability and waste discussion to the forefront of this collaboration, an essential principal component for McLaughlin and Vans. The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Slip-On VP VR3 LX will be available to shop globally on March 31, 2023, on Vans.com/nicole and at select Vault by Vans retail locations.

Through upcycling, Nicole unlocks the potential of single-use products into multifunctional ones. The concept of the Vault by Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX, offers a renewed purpose to the silhouette with utilitarian pockets for gardening materials and work tools across the toe vamp. Available in two colorways, the White/Green is inspired by the classic gardening tote, while the Brown/Grey colorway references the workwear bucket bag often carried to and from the job site.

Each have been built with organic cotton canvas uppers, 50% recycled polyester bindings, and Vans’ biobased foam VR3Cush™ footbed that is made using at least 25% biobased EVA foam partially derived from plants per ASTM D6866-16 reference standard for comfort. The new VR3Waffle™ outsole contains 60% responsibly sourced natural rubber obtained from sources that follow proven sustainable practices with the intention of reducing impacts on the planet while still maintaining the grip and durability that Vans has been known for since 1966. Both silhouettes are finished with custom Nicole McLaughlin labels and a custom ankle collar strap for a functional way to carry and store your shoes. Watch the gardening tote get reimagined into the Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Slip-On VP VR3 LX now on @Vansvault.

“The Vault by Vans NM Gardening Tote is a vision I’ve had for a while”, said Nicole McLaughlin. “I’ve always loved the Slip-Ons and the traditional canvas upper. The idea of canvas made me think about vintage gardening bags and it inspired me to make my own version, a functional gardening tote Slip-On.”

“I created the original sample by using an old gardening bag, and the idea of sourcing sustainable fabrics and materials followed through the rest of the design process. I’m so excited with how the shoes turned out and it was so fun collaborating with the Vans team, they made my vision come to life!”

The spirit of Nicole McLaughlin’s design ingenuity was captured by Peter Sutherland in Boulder, Colorado and creative directed by Kyle Kivijärvi, the founder and curator of @Gramparents.

The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin collection will be available globally on March 31, 2023, on Vans.com and at select Vault by Vans retail locations. To celebrate the launch, the Vans Downtown Los Angeles retail store at 808 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 will hold a launch party with Nicole McLaughlin on April 2 from 11am – 2pm PST. The event will be open to the public and a limited-edition gardening tote will be free with the purchase of the Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin collection while supplies last. For more information, please visit Vans.com/nicole.

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Vault by Vans and Jimmy Gorecki’s JSP reunite for a third installment of footwear following the successful 2021 release. The latest collection pays homage to the skater and entrepreneurs East Coast roots and continues to elevate the Vault by Vans assortment.

The three-shoe lineup is grounded by two Vault by Vans silhouettes. A Kelly green, and a black Old Skool VLT LX, as well as a true blue Sk8-Hi VLT LX. Each features a supple pig suede upper that is contrasted by a nylon quarter panel. Vans’ iconic Sidestripe is updated with a reflective underlay to add contrast for day to night wear. Each sidewall is adorned with “I Love My JSP Vans”, a sentiment JSP founder Jimmy Gorecki heard consistently following the first Vault by Vans collaboration. A crystal-clear toe bumper is found on each pair and carries through to the outsole.

Captured in Venice Beach, California at Great Western Hoagies, the campaign video toys with nostalgia and a humorous reflection on Gorecki’s hometown roots from Philadelphia. See the film now on Youtube.

“For this latest partnership with Vault by Vans, our goal is to reflect feelings of familiarity and take new materials and design details like the reflective elements, a nostalgic nylon, super soft suede and continue to evolve the classic styles we grew up shredding in to make a design that reads both rich and rugged and with a whole lot of love that you’ll feel all the way to your sole”, said Jimmy Gorecki.

Paying tribute to his early days shredding in Vans, Gorecki tapped New York skate film legend, RB Umali to capture a session with none other than Vans’ very own, Dick Rizzo alongside Mark Del Negro and Paris Summerfield. Watch the edit now on Youtube.

The Vault by Vans x JSP “I Love My Vans” collection will be available to shop on www.standardissuetees.com on Wednesday, February 15 at 10 am PST.

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Vault by Vans and Joe Freshgoods reunite to present “Chocolate Valley Resort” – the concept of a place based on a moment of time. The latest collection of footwear, apparel and accessories is an ode to travel and leisure from the Black experience, visualized through history and community. The Vault by Vans x Joe Freshgoods collection will be available to shop on January 21 at Every Now & Then, a retail and resource company and on JoeFreshgoods.com, followed by a release at select Vault by Vans retailers globally and on Vans.com.

“Chocolate Valley Resort is inspired by my love for travel and research. For this collection I wanted to create something that aligns with the rich history of Vault by Vans, but from a new perspective. Chocolate Valley Resort marries the history of Black travel and leisure with winter-ready pieces that blend playfulness and functionality”, said Joe Freshgoods Robinson. 

Combining his design prowess, affinity for historical references and personal experience with Midwest winters, Joe Freshgoods designed a collection of head to toe footwear and apparel essentials that are ready for winter and beyond. Captured by documentarian Yashaddai Owens featuring Barrington Darius, the accompanying lookbook set in the 1950s, tells the story of a Black writer exploring “Chocolate Valley Resort” seeking the space to reset, relax and reconnect. The collection and lookbook are an homage to history and Black writers such as James Baldwin and Audre Lorde who traveled abroad to escape racism in America and to build their literary careers. The winterized resort serves as a safe space to foster creativity and community right at home.

The full range re-envisions workwear with modern silhouettes and bright colors while keeping movement and creativity in mind. The Resort Puffer is designed in soft buttercream with elongated sleeves for a relaxed look and easy layering. The Chocolate Cardigan is crafted from faux mohair with coral almond jacquard stripes and “Chocolate Valley Resort” chain stitched on the back and JFG embroidery on the sleeve hem. 

Pairing quality and simplicity, the Cabin Tee is a premium antique white jersey knit cut from 100% cotton. The heavyweight tee favors comfortability with a tagless collar and is packaged in a custom Chocolate Valley Resort bag. The Resort Uniform Cargo blends structure and playfulness for a modern workwear look featuring an adjustable waist, open wide leg and four cargo pockets. Oversized and constructed from nylon, the Logo Puffer tote is travel, everyday, and all weather. Contrasting almond and cream colors and an enlarged “J” offset the traditional shape. This roomy nylon bag features a top zipper and inner pocket, so pack it up and stay awhile! The Resort Mask is everything you need for winter, doubling as a warm beanie and balaclava made to cut the cold.

The Vault by Vans x Joe Freshgoods footwear lineup reimagines the Sk8-Hi Reissue Platform VLT LX with quilted uppers inspired by the padded puffer, juxtaposed by hairy suede panels to present a coral almond and camel colored two-tone contrast. Both colorways are finished with a signature platform outsole that lends a retro feel to the look. The Slip-Hiker LX is refreshed with a coral almond two-tone quilted nylon upper and panels. Outfitted with an all-weather MTE outsole for ultimate grip and contrasting almond and green accents, this winter ready silhouette is a must-have for your excursion. 

“It’s always a goal of mine to use shades of pink in all of my collections—it’s the first color that inspired my design language many years ago. Since the collection is based around cold weather, I wanted to create a full range of items that would work especially for those Midwest winters. And to really lean into winter travel we infused a “quilted” design pattern across many of the pieces.”

A buttercream colorway of the Slip-Hiker LX will be available exclusively at JoeFreshgoods.com and “Every Now & Then” Retail location. Each pair of footwear includes a custom designed resort keychain and slide box.

The Vault by Vans x Joe Freshgoods “Chocolate Valley Resort” collection will be available to shop on January 21 at JoeFreshgoods.com and Every Now & Then retail location at 1008 W. Lake, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60607 followed by a release at select Vault by Vans retailers globally and on Vans.com. For more information, please visit Vans.com/news.

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