House of Vans – Mexico City (Grand Opening 12.9.21)

Nov 22 21 under House of Vans | Comments Off

“Vans has just announced that it’s taking it has just set up its newest House of Vans location in Mexico City. Like its Chicago and London locations, this newest establishment will also be a hub for all things creative and community-minded.

The new real estate – which is located at Ruben 6, Col. San Juan — will be utilized to bring several elements of Vans’ ethos together. “It is an honor for Vans to permanently open House of Vans Mexico City. It’s a space where the ‘Off The Wall’ spirit lives, which will enable action sports, music, art, and street culture communities to embrace and develop their expressive creativity to keep making history within Mexico City’s rich creative landscape”, said Iñigo Perezcano, Vans Senior Marketing Manager.

The venue will serve a music venue where both international and emerging artists will host concerts and rehearsals, art gallery for exhibitions, paintings and more, a kitchen for the best chefs in Mexico to work their magic, a workshop space for the creative community and artists to teach, a theater to host viewings for independent films and Vans’ skate and BMX screenings and lastly, a skatepark for skaters and BMX riders to shred.

Peep a closer look at the incredible space here above, and note that House of Vans Mexico City officially opens on December 9, 2021. Artists like Japanese Breakfast, Molotov, and the UK electronic pop band Hot Chip are already slated to perform at the venue throughout December.”

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Vault by Vans x Ray Barbee x Leica Camera – Collection (11.19.21)

Nov 22 21 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Info via Hypebeast:

“Three iconic partners– Vans, photographer Ray Barbee and Leica– are teaming up to introduce a collaborative capsule and a limited-edition camera. Inspired by Barbee’s path as a skateboarder-turned-artist, Vault by Vans is applying the Vans pro athlete’s lens to its footwear and apparel. Titled the “Capturing the Journey” collection, the pieces communicate the core messages that drive Barbee’s creative practice and passion for his craft. To help cultivate this sense of creativity in others, the three partners are also created a limited-edition Leica D-Lux 7 Vans x Ray Barbee. The camera is covered in Vans’ iconic checkerboard pattern and plate of the camera includes Barbee’s signature.

Similar to Ernst Leitz, the influential photographer who founded Leica in 1869, Barbee is also an artist who approaches high-quality photography with an extremely personal touch. Barbee’s influence on the worlds of skateboarding and photography in the ’90s and 00’s is used as a reference for the collection’s color palette, which includes grungey, ’90s colors like brown, dark red and teal. The iconic minimalist Leica logo is captured on the Vans footwear as printed, raised red dots on the sole and as red top eyelets and lace aglets.

Sitting at the intersection of Vans’ signature skate style and Leica’s sophisticated photography aesthetic, keep an eye out for more creative releases from this collaboration that explore the perspective of Ray Barbee. The “Capturing the Journey” collection will be available online and at select Vault by Vans retailers starting on November 19.

For more information or to locate where to purchase, visit The Drop List, a calendar for the most exclusive drops from Vans.”

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Vans Surf x T&C Surf Designs – Collection (November 2021)

Nov 15 21 under Collaborations, Surf | Comments Off

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Founded in 1971 by Craig Sugihara, the Town & Country Surf Shop was born from—and continues to be driven by—the needs of the surfer. As can be seen in their iconic yin and yang logo, T&C’s foundational ethos is rooted in balance. Whether Craig is shaping boards or looking after the surfing community in Hawaii, he makes sure T&C’s dedication to quality, pursuit of innovation, quality materials, and passion remains at the forefront of everything they do.

After all these years, T&C remains owned and operated by Craig, the original founder, whose grom-like stoke lands him regularly in the lineup or around the island enjoying the friendships that only a life dedicated to surfing can provide. In honor of T&C’s 50th anniversary, Vans worked closely with Craig to uplift T&C’s rich heritage, while still giving a progressive nod to the future of surf culture by offering new spins on classic color combinations, checkerboard accents, and the gradient fades that the brand has become famous for.

The collection consists of a Sk8-Hi 138 Decon SF, an UltraRange EXO, and a few apparel pieces, including two short-sleeve tees, a long-sleeve tee, a pullover hoodie, and a pair of dope 18″ boardshorts. The collection finishes off with a Mini Ward Cross Body Bag.

Everything is now available on the Vans website. Support us, by clicking through on the links above and HERE.

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Vans – Sk8-Hi GORE-TEX MTE-3 (Available Now!)

Nov 15 21 under MTE | Comments Off

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Info via Hypebeast:

“The latest “made for the elements” MTE collection takes the classic Sk8-Hi silhouette and equips it with the MTE-3 technology making it the most technically advanced weather-ready shoe from the brand. By combining the new innovation with Gore-Tex’s Moisture Management, the offering boasts of thermoregulation and traction along with breathability while promoting internal moisture to release when body heat and temperatures rise. A 3M Thinsulate cold-weather insulation is added on top for extra warmth sans the weight. Down on the outsoles, an All-Trac all-terrain rubber developed by the brand itself provides a solid grip for all types of land while maintaining high flexibility with adapting lugs.

Just in time for the cold-weather season, Vans’ SK8-Hi GORE-TEX MTE-3 is now available in a combination of black and asphalt, sand shell and cornstalk, covert green and black as week as a white pair featuring the brand’s signature checkerboard pattern embellishing the back of the ankle.

Head over to Van’s website to check out the full Vans MTE collection.”

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Vans x Size? – Authentic 44 DX “Needlework” (11.12.21)

Nov 9 21 under Anaheim Factory, Collaborations, DX, Europe Exclusive | Comments Off

Vans and size? have been celebrating and documenting the intricate and inimitable work that goes into craft the brand’s unique Needlework patterns. Coming together once again to bring to life an Authentic Style #44 from the Vans Anaheim Factory range, no two pairs bear the same pattern layout, such is the individualistic nature of the Needlepoint technique used to create Needlework shoes.

The Vans Needlework Anaheim Factory Collection is a retro-infused capsule of shoes that celebrates custom-made styles and DIY creativity. What’s more, the shoes also nod to the Californian Anaheim Factory, using unique stylings, OG style numbers, plus an array of other throwback features. Now, the Vans Authentic Anaheim 44 DX gets a Needlework remodelling that honours handcrafted artwork, offering loud and creative styles for your Vans collection.

Pulled from the archives, this crisp shoe has woven canvas uppers acting as a canvas for a variety of patterns on the upper. Yin and yang-inspired patterns of embroidered onto the upper, opting for soft hues of cream, and bold tones of orange and black for contrast. A classic Vans label sits on the lateral sidewall, while skate-ready vulcanised soles underfoot are divided from the top by orange piping.

Also joining the collection is a rustic looking silhouette that arrives with woven canvas on the upper coated in a tan hue with embroidered floral designs that hark back to the ‘70s. A Vans label on the lateral sidewall adds a touch of heritage, while an earthy, speckled vulcanised sole unit contrasts beneath, completing the trainer’s skate-ready aesthetic.

The Vans Authentic Anaheim 44 DX ‘Needlework’ silhouettes land on their site on Friday 12th November. They are priced at £80 and arrive in men’s and women’s sizes.

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Vans x MoCA – 2nd Release (11.12.21)

Nov 9 21 under Art, Collaborations | Comments Off

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Info via Hypebeast:

“Vans has continued its collaboration with Los Angeles’ MOCA, following last month’s celebration of Californian culture with a new art-themed release. The new capsule covers both footwear and apparel, and features designs from a trio of Californian artists.

Artist Judy Baca has taken inspiration from her 1984 work Hitting the Wall, Women in the Marathon, that was commissioned for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. This artwork is recreated across the Vans Old Skool silhouette and a matching jacket, while Baca’s 1990 work The World Wall: Triumph of the Hearts adorns a fleece pullover.

The second artist participating in the capsule is Brenna Youngblood, who transforms the Authentic and Classic Slip-On silhouettes through colorful and 3D prints that references the assemblage often used in her work. Rounding out the capsule, Frances Stark has celebrated the city of Los Angeles through a hand-drawn map across the Old Skool, showing the streets that have inspired her throughout her life. Stark’s celebration of L.A. also covers a new Sk8-Hi design.

The second MOCA x Vans collection is due to release on November 12, and will be available via the Vans web store, select retailers and the MOCA store.”

Vans x Tierra Whack – Collection (12.3.21)

Nov 9 21 under Collaborations, General Release, Womens | Comments Off

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This December, Vans taps trailblazing rapper Tierra Whack for a uniquely creative collection of footwear and apparel designed by Tierra Whack in collaboration with her longtime stylist Shirley Kurata. The creative vision of Tierra Whack brought to life in Vans footwear and apparel, Vans x Tierra Whack collection blends a radical take on 1980s style with key elements of Vans brand heritage for a truly unique expression of design outside the lines.

Adapting the rapper’s irreverent approach to music and fashion, Vans x Tierra Whack is a mélange of colors, shapes, patterns, and phrases that explores limitless creativity. That freedom sees Whack and her longtime collaborator, Shirley Kurata, inject the collection with an inspiring sense of play, rendering each style singularly ‘Whack’. Over shared histories and a wealth of clashing and coinciding references, Whack and Kurata infuse the collection with the positive energy of self-expression.

“It was an amazing experience to be able to take what I do with music and apply it to fashion,” said Whack. “Making music is all about collaboration and it was great to work with Shirley and with Vans to give people a collection they can feel free in.”

The Vans x Tierra Whack Old Skool and Style 36, lead the footwear collection. The Old Skool features oversized and multicolored “WHACK” stamped on the quarter, echoed on the sidewall which reads “Weird Hype And Creative Kids”. This Old Skool was first released as part of a promotional run of shoes that Tierra created for her fans during a 2019 House of Vans Philadelphia performance and will be re-released as part of this collection. Meanwhile, the Style 36 plays with graphic contrasts, pairing a soft eco-suede classic white upper with pops of blue on the sidewall and oversized puffy laces looping through the collection’s signature “Weird Hype And Creative Kids” eyelets.

The Vans x Tierra Whack Half Cab provides Whack’s own spin on the Vans Classic, blending unexpected colorways and clashing Vans checkerboards in shades of yellow, green, red, black and white. Featuring a soft eco-suede upper and a rubberized checkerboard toe cap, the collection’s Half Cab comes complete with a secondary oversized green fuzzy lace and eyelets that read “Weird Hype And Creative Kids,” celebrating fans and followers of Tierra and her irreverent personal style. Contrasting left and right sockliners in blue and green decorate the insoles, while the tongue lining label features Whack’s signature in script, and a unique crystal bottom grass completes the style.

A truly ‘Whack’ standout from the collection is the Vans x Tierra Whack Standard Snow MTE, vibrant all-over in head-turning Cyber Yellow. Adapted from Vans’ ‘Made for the Elements’ line, the weather-ready style features a full patent leather upper, mid-calf silhouette, and black lug outsole to take to the streets come rain or shine, making it the sure rulebreaker of the pack.

A selection of apparel curated by Whack and Kurata complements the collection featuring styles including the Vans x Tierra Whack Twofer, a heavy cotton ringer tee with contrasting printed long-sleeves and a message from Tierra that reads “It’s Okay to Cry”. A Vans Authentic Chino with wide cuffed hems and packable puffer vest round out the apparel, while a reversible cotton ripstop bucket hat tops it all off, making a fully head-to-toe look.

Vans x Tierra Whack is available on Vans.com and at select Vans retailers beginning December 3, 2021.

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House of Vans: If These Walls Could Talk (Vans Family Exclusive!)

Nov 3 21 under Accessories, Art, Bands, Events, Heritage, History, House of Vans | Comments Off

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THE HOUSE OF VANS IS WHERE “OFF THE WALL” LIVES. This book celebrates the first ten years of the global phenomenon. Packed with hundreds of images and stories capturing the unforgettable moments fans experienced skating the skate parks, seeing legendary shows on stage and so much more. These pages will make you feel like you’ve walked into a House of Vans and get you stoked to make new memories of your own at House of Vans.

Only available to Vans Family members, get your copy now and see some of the best moments (so far) of the home to the creativity that moves us.

Vault By Vans x Geoff McFetridge – Collection (Available Now!)

Nov 1 21 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

After years of working together on special projects and small custom collections, Vans Vault and Geoff McFetridge present a collection of sneakers, apparel, and accessories adorned with custom graphics and patterns in McFetridge’s signature refined, colorful style.

The collection consists of 4 models: an OG Authentic LX in Gamelan, an OG Lampin LX in Hallucinaut, an OG Old Skool LX in Ollie Patch, and an OG Classic Slip-On LX in Transcentcoastal. Lots of colors. Lots of contrasting material and panels sewn on to each shoe. This pack is pretty unique.

These are available now over on Notre‘s webstore.

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Vans Skate x Palace – Skate Sk8-Hi (11.5.21)

Nov 1 21 under Collaborations, Pro, Skate | Comments Off

Cultivated in the deepest, darkest depths of a Soho basement, Vans and Palace’s second collaboration of 2021 features three fungi-inspired Sk8-Hi’s, dropping on November 5^th.

Back in June, Vans and London based skate brand Palace teamed up for their first, long-awaited collaboration, featuring the Skate Authentic and Palace’s employee-of-the-month, Jeremy the Duck. For this second drop, the two brands turned their attention to another iconic style – the Skate Sk8-Hi. The collection includes three colorways – Black / Blue, Marshmallow and Yellow – covered in some friendly Palace shrooms.

Jeremy steered clear of the dark and damp for this one, but Vans and Palace team riders Danny Brady and Rory Milanes reprised their lead roles in the accompanying film, this time swapping office desks for lab benches. You can catch it here.

The Vans x Palace Shroom collection will be available at the below locations:

LAUNCHING FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5TH: