Fresh off the heels of the CDG OG Classic Slip-On LX, it looks like there’s an OG Old Skool LX being offered up with the CDG x Pokemon collection.
The pair features natural white suede and canvas, with the familiar CDG branding wrapped around the foxing tape, with Pikachu appearing on the toe bumpers. If Pokemon is your jam, then these are for you, and unlike the Slip-Ons, these are almost fully in stock, except for size 11’s & 12’s.
Available now on the CDG website for $235, lol.
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“Following a second Old Skool release earlier this year, COMME des GARÇONS‘ sublabel CDG reconnects with Vans once again for a special take on its Classic Slip-On silhouette. Continuing the partnership that has produced popular takes on the Authentic, Lampin, and Old Skool LX footwear silhouettes, the upcoming Slip-Ons feature all-over CDG monogram prints across canvas uppers.
The pairs incorporate a simple black/white color scheme, extending to the monochromatic lateral fabric tags and Vans Originals heel plates. Rounding out the look are white rubber sole units which complete the signature skate aesthetic. Take a closer look at the CDG x Vault by Vans OG Classic Slip-Ons above and look for the pairs to arrive via CDG’s website and retail locations September 23 for ¥15,400 JPY (approximately $108 USD).”
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Vault by Vans joins forces with Palm Angels Founder and Creative Director, Francesco Ragazzi to pay homage to skate culture. The three-piece capsule is a representation of a design approach that celebrates freedom and individuality all grounded in skate culture. The Vault by Vans x Palm Angels collaboration will launch on September 27 exclusively via Palm Angels followed by a global release for select Vault by Vans retailers on October 1.
Palm Angels fosters a liberated way of being, free from constructs, glorifying the uniqueness of individuals and a personal approach to life, since its beginning. The skateboarding scene has always been a primary reference for the brand, with roots grounded in images shot by Francesco Ragazzi and published in 2014, in Venice beach in Los Angeles.
“Palm Angels started with a photography book and Vans was already there. I took a picture of a guy skating in Venice beach, wearing the most vintage Vans Sk8-Hi I had ever seen and since then, the idea of Palm Angels collaborating with Vans has always been in my mind. It’s now finally reality. With this collection I wanted to recreate exactly that same image: few models with a vintage feeling and a contemporary take“, says Francesco Ragazzi, founder, and Creative Director of Palm Angels.
The collection is curated from meticulously chosen materials that are featured on the Sk8-Hi VLT LX, Sk8- Mid VLT LX, and the Old Skool LX. Each style has been reinterpreted with the Palm Angels codes: red, grey, white, and black, with the Palm Angels logo appearing on the side of the shoes, recreating the iconic Vans Sidestripe. An old-school touch occurs in the images of the campaign, where used and consumed sneakers portray a story of dramatic jumps and movements on the skateboard, capturing the effortless style and culture.
The Palm Angels x Vault by Vans collaboration will launch on September 27 exclusively on palmangels.com and at select Palm Angels stores worldwide.
Beginning October 1, the capsule will be available at select Vault by Vans retailers worldwide. For more information, please visit palmangels.com.
About PALM ANGELS
An art director trained in fashion communication and a photographer; Milan-born Francesco Ragazzi started Palm Angels in 2011 as a photographic documentation of LA’s skater culture. The endeavor evolved into a book, published by Rizzoli in 2014, and subsequently into clothing in 2015. Palm Angels stems from an Italian take on American culture and subcultures. It merges an appreciation for sartorial codes and a joy for fabric with a proclivity for using clothing as identity tropes and cultural signifiers. Palm Angels is essentially a vision, with a real human being behind it.
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“Understood as the undisputed king of skate culture footwear, the Vans Sk8-Hi is an instantly recognizable classic that has surpassed trends, standing the test of time as a sneaker that transcends any sort of regimented fashions. Instead, a Sk8-Hi is a sneaker for the masses, and with that, a sneaker that’s capable of acting as a blank canvas for creatives, fashion houses and brands alike.
This is where Slam Jam comes in, adding its distinctive punkish undertones alongside touches that make this pair fit into the label’s (Un)Corporate Uniform ideology. The sneaker now sports an inverted internal and external colorway, with black suede meeting ecru canvas across the uppers, sitting alongside branded waxed laces, a Slam Jam mid-panel tag, leather Vans stripes, and an upside-down circular “A” emblem embossed into the rear heel cups.
Elsewhere, the waffle outsole is decorated with a heavy-duty ink graphic designed by the British artist Fergus “Fergadelic” Purcell, who took inspiration from ’70s psychedelia. Combined, the shoe is a commentary on counter-culture, tapping into both Slam Jam’s identity and what skate communities stand for.”
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“Alex Olsen‘s skateboarding label Bianca Chandôn was founded in 2014 and draws heavily from the 1970s — even coining its name after the Studio 54 legend Bianca Jagger and the racing driver Olivier Chandon de Braîlles. The brand is known for its “Lover” graphic, once more leaning into ’70s themes, and has gone on to work with everyone from Dover Street Market and Tom Bianchi to Crescent Down and Union L.A., and now it adds Vans to its roster of partners with the release of four skate-ready sneakers.
Taking on the Sk8-Hi Reissue VLT LX, Old Skool VLT LX, Authentic VLT LX and the Classic Slip-On VLT LX respectively, that are indebted to the skate scene — Bianca Chandôn applies a distinctive vintage aesthetic that gives the pairs a pleasantly worn-in look. Most of the work has been applied to Vans’ signature vulcanized waffle sole unit, which has been treated to a heavy wearing that looks as if the pairs have already been skated in, tinting the creamy base with black scuff marks and ink-like spills around the “Off The Wall” license plates on the heel. Completing the look is Bianca Chandôn’s signature which looks as if it’s been written onto the sole with a blue biro pen.
As for the rest of the shoe, you’ll find the Sk8-Hi sport a black colorway intersected with gray paneling that’s covered in stars, while leather has been used for the Vans stripe that runs across the mid-panel. Black suede works the toe, eyestay placket and heel cup, while dirtied white laces and a “Vault” tongue tag round things off.
Bianca Chandôn’s OG Authentic comes in a complementing blue colorway, with its white mid-panel upper sporting blue stars and the toe box being made from canvas. Here, more distressing has been applied to the uppers as the toe and heel are just as dirty as the sole unit.”
The Bianca Chandôn x Vans OG Sk8-Hi and Authentic collaboration drops on August 20, 2022 via select Vault by Vans and Bianca Chandôn retail accounts and online at Vans on August 23.
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In celebration of Pilgrim’s 10 year anniversary, they partnered with Vans Vault to create a collection of some of their favorite footwear styles. They couldn’t think of a better way to recognize this partnership than to release the most popular shoes they’ve made together to date.
The OG Classic Slip-on LX features their Pennant Checkerboard. It features Marshmallow canvas, an elasticated gusset at the sides of the tongue, a padded collar and a treaded two-tone outsole.
The OG Authentic LX has been a staple in their collaborations with Vans since the start. This version, in a vintage-washed green, is an homage to the color green Pilgrim used in their very first Authentic, and a reference to the original Authentic colorway of the early 1960’s. It features contrast tonal edge taping and eyelets, and a treaded two-tone outsole. Each pair comes with an alternative tonal shoelace.
The OG Era LX is a style they’ve always loved because it combines some of the best attributes of the Slip-On and Authentic. So for this collaboration they also combined design elements from both, by using their Pennant Checkerboard from the Slip-On along with a vintage-washed dusty blue canvas similar to the Authentic’s dusty green. The Era also features a padded collar and a treaded two-tone outsole. Each pair comes with an alternative tonal shoelace.
Each of the 3 pairs will retail for $98 + $18 shipping for one pair. These are now available over on Pilgrim’s webstore.
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“Love Thy Community” will highlight 6 minority-owned businesses, providing them with the opportunity to design their own sneakers and T-shirts — and keep 100% of the profits.
In the 11 years since its founding, Kith has evolved from a New York City-based footwear retailer to a global retail empire and coveted lifestyle brand. One thing that’s never changed, however, is the importance of community: Kith founder Ronnie Fieg has long strived to uplift and amplify the extended Kith family. Now, Vault by Vans has joined forces with Kith to launch the new “Love Thy Community” initiative, partnering with Brooklyn Blooms for a floral-printed Slip-On and special T-shirt.
Brooklyn Blooms is the first of six minority-owned businesses to be spotlighted in Vault by Vans and Kith’s “Love Thy Community” initiative. The idea for “Love Thy Community” sprouted from Kith’s 10th-anniversary celebrations in 2021: Ronnie Fieg started a KITH Community initiative, which aimed to support local minority-owned businesses by using Kith’s platform to spotlight their wares and stories. Shortly thereafter, Vans, who had started their own small business-focused Foot the Bill initiative in 2020, approached Kith to elevate the Kith Community program, a partnership that resulted in “Love Thy Community.”
The seeds for Brooklyn Blooms were first sewn in 2017 when florist LaParis Phillips opened her first flower shop in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood. Since then, Phillips’ business has bloomed in full, introducing a second location and becoming known around NYC for their one-of-a-kind floral assortments and welcoming atmosphere.
Brooklyn Blooms’ Slip-On features a custom all-over graphic that’s speckled throughout with bright flowers. Heels with embroidered “BK” and “STL” hits nod to Brooklyn Blooms’ home borough and shop logo — as well as St. Louis, where LaParis is originally from. Further details include “Creating Beautiful Things Out of Beautiful Things,” the shop’s tagline, on the sidewall and a specially printed insole graphic. The capsule’s t-shirt offers a co-branded hit on the front left chest and a large text graphic on the back.
Expect the Vault by Vans x Kith x Brooklyn Blooms “Love Thy Community” capsule to release on August 6 at the Brooklyn Blooms store and Brooklynblooms.com. The other five “Love Thy Community” projects will be rolled out in the coming months.
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Kith reprises its partnership with Vault by Vans to release custom-Kith printed iterations of the OG Classic Slip-On LX and the OG Authentic LX. The collaboration, available in both adult and kids sizing, features Kith Summer 2022 prints: Medallion, Azulejo Tile, and Vintage Rose.
The OG Classic Slip-On LX and the OG Authentic LX are constructed using a woven canvas needlepoint upper adorned with custom prints tying back to Kith Summer 2022 in-line apparel collection. Boxed in custom Kith monogram packaging, both models feature a high foxing vulcanized rubber waffle outsole with co-branding across the insole and medial woven label.
Kith & Kith Kids for Vault by Vans releases this Monday, July 25, at Kith shops, 11 AM EST on Kith.com, 11 AM CET on EU.Kith.com. Kith shops include the SoHo, Brooklyn, Miami, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, and Hawaii flagships.
The OG Authentic LX and Classic Slip-On LX are available in both men’s & women’s sizing, retailing at $110 USD each. The OG Classic Slip-On will also be available in pre-school sizing at $55 USD, with the OG Authentic LX with elastic lacing available in toddler sizing at $50 USD.
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This month, Vault by Vans welcomed acclaimed designer and creative director, Joe “Freshgoods” Robinson to the family. The West Side, Chicago native brings his penchant for storytelling and design together to unveil a three-piece Vault by Vans footwear offering. The OG footwear lineup was first unveiled during the opening of Freshgoods’ latest retail concept store, ‘Every Now & Then’ located at 1008 W. Lake, Unit 2, Chicago IL 60607. The retail and resource space location will serve as a creative space and gallery for all of Joe’s projects. The final drop of “The Honeymoon Stage” pack will go on-sale tomorrow, Thursday, July 14 at 12pm CST at joefreshgoods.com
“It’s always been a goal of mine to partner with iconic brands, it’s one of those things I never thought I would get the chance to do. When it comes to classic streetwear, I feel like at some point in your career you have to have a Vault by Vans collab—it’s an iconic brand with iconic silhouettes,” says Joe Robinson, creative director of Joe Freshgoods. “It’s dope to be able to lend our culture and where we come from to such an enigmatic brand— to become a part of that legacy. It’s going to be a really big year for us and I’m excited to see all of these ideas come to life.”
For his debut Vault by Vans designs, Joe Freshgoods put his signature aesthetic onto the OG Style 36 LX. The Honeymoon Stage Pack is available in three colorways including red, khaki and pink, a nod to his signature intro colorways. The Sidestripe emblazoned silhouette unites Vault by Vans and Joe Freshgoods through an update to the brand’s signature checkerboard print with JFG initials printed amongst the checks and a tonal leather Sidestripe. Each model showcases gentle suede uppers with pigskin leather binding, a vintage marshmallow outsole and tonal Vault by Vans heel scab.
To help launch the collection, Joe Freshgoods tapped Chicago comedian Korporate to review his first collaboration with Vault by Vans, a comedic approach to the reviews his releases have garnered. Watch Korporate’s hot take on the release: HERE
The Vault by Vans and Joe Freshgoods “The Honeymoon Stage” pack will be available on July 14, 2022 at 12pm CST on JoeFreshgoods.com.
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Today, Vault by Vans welcomes acclaimed designer and creative director, Joe “Freshgoods” Robinson to the family. The West Side, Chicago native brings his penchant for storytelling and design together to unveil a three-piece Vault by Vans footwear offering. The OG footwear lineup is a project for the people that will be available as part of the opening of Joe Freshgoods’ latest retail concept store opening on July 1 at 1008 W Lake, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60607. Every Now and Then, will serve as a creative space and gallery for all of Joe’s projects fashioned with showcases from upcoming architects and wears from local black artists. The unconventional retail and resource space will represent and reflect ever present change.
“It’s always been a goal of mine to partner with iconic brands, it’s one of those things I never thought I would get the chance to do. When it comes to classic streetwear, I feel like at some point in your career you have to have a Vault by Vans collab—it’s an iconic brand with iconic silhouettes,” says Joe Robinson, creative director of Joe Freshgoods. “It’s dope to be able to lend our culture and where we come from to such an enigmatic brand— to become a part of that legacy. It’s going to be a really big year for us and I’m excited to see all of these ideas come to life.”
For his debut Vault by Vans designs, Joe Freshgoods put his signature aesthetic onto the OG Style 36 LX. The Honeymoon Stage Pack is available in three colorways including red, khaki and pink, a nod to his signature intro colorways. The Sidestripe emblazoned silhouette unites Vault by Vans and Joe Freshgoods through an update to the brand’s signature checkerboard print with JFG initials printed amongst the checks and a tonal leather Sidestripe. Each model showcases gentle suede uppers with pigskin leather binding, a vintage marshmallow outsole and tonal Vault by Vans heel scab.
To help launch the collection, Joe Freshgoods tapped Chicago comedian Korporate to review his first collaboration with Vault by Vans, a comedic approach to the reviews his releases have garnered.
The Vault by Vans and Joe Freshgoods “The Honeymoon Stage” pack will be available on July 1, 2022, as part of the opening for Every Now and Then at 1008 W Lake, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60607, as well various pop-up locations to be announced at a later date. For more information, and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops and JoeFreshgoods.com.
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