Vans and Southern California-based retailer BLENDS are proud partners in a long-running collaborative legacy, one with a singular visual identity that’s fueled by skeletal interpretations of Vans’ Jazz Stripe logo. BLENDS’ famous bone graphics have remixed the iconic Jazz Stripe on timeless Vans models like the Sk8-Hi and Old Skool for almost a decade, becoming icons in their own right along the way. Now, BLENDS and Vault by Vans have teamed up again to add a new wrinkle to the beloved bone design via three customizable takes on the OG Style 36 LX, dubbed the “Magic Tape” pack.

The OG Style 36 LXs in the “Magic Tape” pack arrived first with the successful launch of the black colorway, which sold out instantly. The marshmallow and green colorways will be released over the coming weeks. All three pairs feature looped velcro overlays on the quarter panels that enable the wearer to mix and match the accompanying Velcro-backed black, grey, and marshmallow bone graphics for an element of customization not seen in past releases. Each also boasts tonal upper stitching and a custom heat-transferred “wax seal” embellishment on the insoles. The “Magic Tape” moniker is a dual-pronged nod to BLENDS’ Japanese heritage and how Velcro is often called “magic tape” in Japan.

The Vault by Vans x BLENDS OG Style 36 LX collection will roll out via BLENDS’ e-shop and retail locations this Saturday, June 18 with the marshmallow pair, and the green pair concluding the rollout on July 2.

For more information, and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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Vault by Vans is proud to reunite with Los Angeles based artist collective, Brain Dead for two footwear drops this fall. This marks the third partnership between the artist collective, and brand. This time, they debut two back-to-back releases that will launch exclusively via Brain Dead this June and be available globally this July.

Set to launch exclusively via Brain Dead on June 14, the artist collective selected the OG Half Cab LX and OG Lampin LX. First debuted in 1992, the Half Cab celebrates 30 years of resilience and its impact on skateboarding and culture at large. The OG skate model has been remastered using a mix of canvas and suede uppers with white tonal stitching. The outsole has been inverted for a tonal black with a white foxing stripe. The OG Lampin LX is available in a tri-tone suede execution with a classic white sole and blue foxing stripe. Each of the silhouettes are finished with white contrast stitching and multi-colored eyelets. The first installment of the Vault by Vans x Brain Dead collection will be available on June 10th at Brain Dead Studios Fairfax, and Brain Dead Studios Harajuku locations and online at wearebraindead.com on June 14th.

Coming this July, the second drop brings both brands together to reimagine the iconic checkerboard – a patter that has become synonymous with Vans. Inspired by timeless and practical design, the Brain-Dead team chose the OG Authentic LX and the OG Slip-On LX as their canvas. Allowing the silhouettes to speak for themselves, the Brain Dead design team injected the brands signature head logo into the heart of the design to pay homage to tradition while redesigning it.

The second installment of the Vault by Vans x Brain Dead collection will be available on July 5th at 10am PST at wearebraindead.com, Brain Dead Studios Fairfax, Brain Dead Studios Harajuku and will be available at select Vault by Vans retailers globally on July 9th. For more information, and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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Info via Hypebeast

Blends and Vault by Vans have a rich collaborative history of working together on footwear, and this season the two entities are reuniting for a brand new collection. This oft-seen SoCal link-up is gearing up for expansion with a trio of OG Style 36 LX colorways, all of which have been named under the Blends x Vault by Vans OG Style 36 LX “Magic Tape” Pack. The “Magic Tape” nickname is has an element of duality to it as it nods to the streetwear retailer’s Japanese heritage and how Velcro is often called “magic tape” in Japan.

After initially unveiling the “Black” colorway, Blends has given HYPEBEAST the first detailed look at the entire assemblage. Dropping alongside the “Black” iteration are “Marshmallow” and “Green” installments and each arrives with a customizable component. Overlays that are present atop the base layers of each variation have been materialized with velcro and that is so you can mix and match the various velco-backed bone stripes that come packaged with the sneakers. This capsule marks the first time that the duo has included this design feature.

The collection will roll out via BLENDS’ online store and retail locations from late May to early July, with the “Black” pair dropping on May 28, the “Marshmallow” pair releasing on June 17 and the green pair hitting the shelves on July 2.

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Poppy is Adsum’s office dog. She occupies our time, our mind, and our hearts and found herself at the center of the creative direction of Adsum’s first global collaboration with Vault by Vans; a brand we all love and respect. Despite the early mornings and extra vigilance she requires, it’s no question why dogs are regarded as Man’s Best Friend. As an ode to our sweet but stubborn friend Poppy, we created a pair of shoes made for morning and evening walks around Brooklyn. Van’s Best Friend.

Started in 1966 as the Van Doren Rubber Company, Vans began operations as a vulcanized deck shoe company and had banners outside its office saying that they sold tennis shoes. A few years down the line in 1976 they designed and released the #95 also known as the “Era” model which featured a padded collar to help protect skateboarders’ ankles. The #98 “Slip-On” model followed soon after in 1977. Vans epitomizes west coast surf and skate shoe style, but it has transcended the streets of Anaheim, CA to become one of the most recognizable and loved shoe brands in the world. Vault by Vans, the brands pinnacle expression of product celebrates the brands history and legacy of craft by elevating iconic designs through choice materials and meticulous attention to detail.

For Adsum’s first collaboration with Vault by Vans, we picked our favorite OG models and tried to offer two wearable summer colorways. Dark Green on the OG Slip On LX and a natural/stone combination on the OG Era LX. Both models feature an 8 oz. organic cotton canvas upper with a small rear section of 1.6 mm thick chrome free suede. Poke around on the inside of the shoe and you’ll find terracotta-colored plush terrycloth insoles and green internal binding. Special to all Vault by Vans silhouettes, the Adsum OG Era LX and OG Slip-On LX have a high shine finish foxing and vintage style tab label. Our label hides Adsum’s logotype on the flip side of the Vans branding hit. Each left shoe has a sketch of our friend Poppy holding a shoe, something that brings her comfort anytime we have a visitor by the office.

The Adsum x Vault by Vans collection is available exclusively at www.adusmnyc.com on Tuesday, June 7th at 11AM EST and will be available through select global retailers beginning June 11th. For more information, please visit www.adsumnyc.com or www.vans.com/droplist.

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Noah is back with another great collaboration with our highly beloved Vans Vault, this time choosing the OG Classic Slip-On LX in a trio of mature, clean and simple color combinations, perfect for the Summer.  Coming at you in Navy/Red; Tan/Brown, and Kelly/Dark Forest, each pair sits atop a white vulcanized sole with a black foxing stripe.  It wouldn’t be an official collab without some sort of NOAH branding, which you can find on the inside heel pad, as well as a debossed one on the side of the rear heel panel.

These dropped this morning on the NOAH site for $98, and have almost completely sold out.

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Words via Modern Notoriety:

“Imran Potato has made a name for himself with his wacky approach to fashion. The streetwear designer is now collaborating with Vault by Vans, bringing his sense of humor and eccentricity to a six-piece collection.

The collaborative collection features the return of the Vans KNU SKOOL. The skate shoe first released in the late ’90s and featured a puffy, oversized design, as did many skate shoes of the era. The KNU SKOOL was re-released in 2015 exclusively via Vans Japan, making this release the first global re-introduction to the silhouette.

Imran’s version of the KNU SKOOL comes in three all-suede colorways: brown cheetah print, asphalt/black cheetah print, and classic black/white. Imran takes the KNU SKOOL’s oversized DNA and further exaggerates the design by adding an overstuffed tongue and thick cotton laces. The model’s signature 3D sidestripe protrudes from the quarter panels, while underfoot is custom-printed Potato waffle soles.

“The KNU SKOOL is the best sneaker silhouette of all time. It’s the shoe I always wanted but couldn’t get because of its mystery—the ultimate unattainable eBay shoe,” says Imran. “The Vault team literally opened the vault for me, and I can’t thank them enough for that. This collaboration is a dream come true, and my most important work to date.”

The collection also features three colorways of the Potato x Vans SK8-HI. All three are adorned with oversized hand doodles that grip the side panels of the shoe. Both the KNU SKOOL and SK8-HI are part of Vans VR3, representing the brands journey towards 100% regenerative, responsibly sourced renewable and recycled materials for the brands top four materials by 2030. Sustainable elements such as a footbed derived partially from sugarcane and EcoWaffle rubber outsoles are implemented with the intention of reducing impacts on the planet.”

The Imran Potato x Vans Vault KNU SKOOL VR3 LX & SK8-HI VR3 LX launch on May 18th at 5pm ET on imranpotato.com. The collection will also be available at select Vault by Vans retailers beginning May 21st. Check out all six styles and the campaign imagery below.

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A little bit late to the party, but right on time for Summer, are these sweet OG Authentic LX’s from Museum of Peace & Quiet.  Not sure if these were part of the initial offering, but just got here late, but they’re here now!  Done up in their signature green colorways, these are available in an all green canvas version, as well as a new take on a classic version of the natural white model, but with a green foxing stripe.  These are starting to show up at a few select Vault retailers, so be on the look out.

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info via END:

“Linking up with multidisciplinary artist and musician Julian Klincewicz, Vans Vault share a five-piece capsule of transformed classics.  Multidisciplinary artist Julian Klincewicz offers his unique creative vision to Vans Vault this season with a capsule collection delivering a plethora of reimagined Vans staples – continuing his collaborative relationship with the legendary skate brand.

Constructed with plush suede leather across the OG Authentic and OG Style 31 silhouettes, Klincewicz’ five-style pack incorporates a combination of tasteful coloration with a sense of the multi-hyphenate’s own visual code.  Embellished with gold foil printed slogans – “Pale Fire Sky” and “Pure Imagination”- statement gold eyelets add a further flourish of subtle charm, while statement blue outsoles to the Authentic models introduces an extra boost of color.  Available in 5 hairy suede colors: Cherry Tomato, Umber, Grape Jam, Nugget Gold, and Everglade.

Encapsulating classic Vans style with a twist, Klincewicz’ collaboration seeks to celebrate human connection, championing creativity across five vibrant and eye-catching revamped classics.”

Currently up on the END Launches raffle site for $129 each.

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Words via Hypebeast:

“After a three-year hiatus, Daiku Suzuki’s Engineered Garments and Vault by Vans reunite once again for a laceless take on the iconic Vans Era skate shoes.

The upcoming pairs arrive in four different colorways including “Beige/White,” “Black/White,” “White/White,” and “Black/Black.” Uppers come mismatched, arriving in an inverted mix of leather, suede, and canvas, while white eyelet loops run solely down the inner side of the sneakers. Additional details include fabric tags on the laterals and emblems on the heels that match the base colors, and UltraCush layered insoles and classic rubber sole units below complete the design”.

The Engineered Garments x Vans Vault collaboration will be on sale at the Nepenthes’ online store and physical locations on April 9 for ¥15,400 JPY (approximately $125 USD), followed by a release of select colorways on April 15.

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