Vans CA x DQM – HBT Authentic Pack

Nov 4 13 under California, Collaborations | Comments Off

Words via DQM:

“DQM will be releasing it’s Holiday 14 footwear collection in collaboration with Vans on Friday, November 15th. Made exclusively for DQM, the ‘HBT Authentic’ collection is inspired by the Herringbone Twill (HBT) uniform introduced in World War II. Made of of 8.2-ounce heavy cotton herringbone twill cloth, the uniform consisted of an OD shirt, trousers, and a circular-billed cotton utility hat. It was initially meant to be worn over the basic wool uniform to provide protection, but soon proved to be a much better material as the primary uniform for hot weather and tropical climates.

The DQM/Vans footwear collaboration takes design cues from the WWII HBT and gives them a twist. Using a unique enzyme process created specifically for this project, we wanted to make a subtle camo using the highs and lows that the enzyme process created. The reference for the colors are Jungle, Desert and Ocean. The eyelets have a saltwater patina finish and the shoes utilize a syped bottomplate, as a nod to Vans’ nautical past, and for the functionality of the tread on wet surfaces. The shoes feature a pigskin flag label, round leather laces, The Vans DQM General logo on the insole and The General’s signature navy blue heel tab print.”

Produced in a limited edition, the shoes will be available exclusively at The Vans DQM General in SoHo, New York, and The Vans DQM General on Newbury St in Boston, MA, and in the DQM online store www.dqmnewyork.com.

Photographed by Gerhard Stochl in The Rockaways, New York. Worn by Brendan Carroll and Vrn Powell.

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Vans x LE Way – Capsule Collection (Official Video!)

Nov 1 13 under Collaborations | Comments Off

Heads Up: Bait & OTWS “California Native” Art Exhibition is still on display @baitme !

Nov 1 13 under Art, Events, Friends, OTWS | Comments Off

Just a friendly reminder that our art exhibition is still up at Bait in Diamond Bar, so if you didn’t get to see the awesome installation we put together, along with all of our awesome friends who created some awesome art for the show. We’ve been given the okay to leave it up for a few more weeks, so stop on by and say hello, and head up stairs to check it out. Thanks everyone!

Vans x L.E. Way (Limited Edt. Singapore) – Sk8-Hi & Old Skool

Nov 1 13 under Collaborations | Comments Off

Vans has teamed up with Singapore’s Limited Edt on this very original capsule collection. They chose the Sk8-Hi and the Old Skool to put their creative ideas on, and I can’t say that I’ve seen this type of design before. “The collection draws influences from both Vans’ skateboarding aesthetic and core architectural elements from Limited Edt’s boutiques. The Sk8-Hi features a combination brick wall and chain-link fence print upper paired grip tape material overlays and red stitching, all sitting atop a black rubber sole with yellow side strip. The Old Skool features a hexagonal print upper with a reflective finish, grip tape material overlays, and hexagonal pewter eyelets, and a black sole with yellow side strip. Both models come with premium leather linings and three lace options.”-Hypebeast. That griptape material is too dope, and the chain link fence on top of the brick wall is a crazy awesome pattern on the side of a Sk8-Hi. Finally, our Singapore members and supporters have a Vans to call their own, and I hope they like it as much as I do. Great job Limited Edt! Releasing on November 2nd.

info via Hypebeast

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Vans Vault x UBIQ – Sk8-Hi LX & Era LX (Coming Soon!)

Oct 25 13 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Vans Vault has come together with Philadelphia’s very own UBIQ, on this upcoming Sk8-Hi LX and Era LX pack. UBIQ went with a Japanese tattoo theme for this collection, enlisting Hiroshi Hirakawa, from one of the prestigious Three Tides Tattoo shop locations, his being in Osaka, Japan. The following quote is from UBIQ: “On both styles, you’ll find a depiction of a samurai on a Vans cargo ship confronting a mountain dragon looming in the sky. On the Sk8-Hi LX you’ll find the illustration on a canvas mid-panel fixed between black suede, whereas the full scenery can be viewed on the allover print of the low-top canvas upper of the Era LX. The box in which both of the UBIQ x Vault by Vans shoes come in is also fully covered in the same artwork.” As you can tell in the photos, the artwork is amazing, and UBIQ covered all the details in this collaboration. We can’t wait for it to release, and as soon as info becomes available, it will be on our forums.

To read the rest of the story regarding this release, head on over to UBIQ’s site.

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Vans California – Chukka Boot CA “Leather & Denim” Pack (Holiday 2013)

Oct 24 13 under California | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“Vans California adds to its 2013 holiday collection offerings by bringing back the Chukka Boot CA in a classy mix of denim and leather. Combining two different textures of chocolate-brown leather — smooth pebbled on the front and heel and weathered on the sides — the boot is finished with indigo blue denim running along the lace closure, collar and tip of the tongue. Helping to unite the denim-on-leather look are the thick yellow boot-style laces while the plain white rubber outsole with textured foxing helps to balance out this recognizable Vans release. The chukkas are kept cold weather-ready thanks to the special inner linings and gusseted tongue.”

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Vans x XLARGE – Chukka “Duck Camo” (Japan Only!)

Oct 24 13 under Collaborations, Japan Only | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“While the chukka boot silhouette was created in the ’70s for polo players, Vans has since adapted the model to fit the skateboarding audience. For its latest collaboration, the heritage skateboarding imprint has teamed up with Japanese streetwear purveyors XLARGE on this “Duck Camo” rendition of the Chukka. Here, duck camo suede overhauls the majority of the shoe’s upper, with yellow hits at the heel, tag and eyelets. Finished with a yellow rubber sole for comfort and cushioning, the “Duck Camo” is a bold offering and a great look for the cooler months ahead.”

Vans OTW – Bedford (Holiday 2013)

Oct 24 13 under OTW | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“For the forthcoming 2013 holiday season, Vans OTW will release a slew of new Bedford models done up in various enticing colorways. Furthermore, Vans enthusiasts will have their choice of certain materials to meet their winter requirements, starting with two suede models in blue or black with contrasting details. The longstanding skate brand will also produce three full-grain leather iterations that include a tonal black version, brown with teal laces, as well as a black and brown silhouette with a matching brown rubber sole. Finally, OTW previews two Bedford creations constructed with a premium denim exterior and a brown suede accent panel – one made with a light, washed blue cotton and the other black. The seven-part collection will be available at select OTW stockists this winter.”

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Vans Vault – Sk8-Hi Zip LX (Holiday 2013)

Oct 24 13 under Vault | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“The hallmark of the Vans Vault range has always been luxurious takes on classic, archival silhouettes. That holds true once again for Holiday 2013 as Vans introduces a new trio of drops featuring the premium Sk8-Hi Zip LX. Pairing rugged duck canvas tongues with short-grain suede uppers, the kicks sport contrasting black accents, rope laces, vulcanized rubber soles and their usual zippered heel enclosure. Beige, burgundy and blue colorways are all set to hit Vault retailers this November.”

Vans California – Mid Skool 77 CA Pebble Leather (Fall 2013)

Oct 24 13 under California | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“The American heritage-inspired line that is Vans California continues its 2013 fall offerings with the release of the Mid Skool 77 CA Pebble Leather Pack. This two-part collection is a nod to the vintage hiking boot aesthetic as it features a premium full-grain leather exterior as well as a canvas and synthetic suede lining. Color contrasting appears on its heel and matching sidestripe, while its white vulcanized sole features a brown foxing stripe. Additional details include hiking laces, anodized eyelets, and a trek reverse waffle outsole. The Pebble Leather Pack is available in two colorways – Dark Shadow and Henna – through the Vans California webstore for $95 USD a pair.”

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