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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