Words via Pilgrim Surf + Supply:
“Vans Vault and Pilgrim Surf + Supply have partnered once again to create a new limited edition variation of the Vans Vault OG Slip On LX to celebrate our 3rd anniversary in our Japan shop!
Featuring an embossed black suede Pilgrim pennant grid and canvas side panel and binding.
Releasing October 29th in our Brooklyn shop and October 30th in our Tokyo shop”
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As part of the BNY Sole Series, Barney’s has created a truly iconic pack right here, featuring one of our most beloved Vans graphics of all time, the Vanosaur. They’ve stepped it up a notch by creating the all-over graphic in a never before seen, embroidered rendition. The graphic is featured in both iconic colorways, the lime green with pink version, as well as the blue with orange version, which each shoe will receive both colors on either one side of the shoe, or on a contrasting front to back design. The pack consists of a black OG Sk8-Hi LX, OG Old Skool LX, and OG Authentic LX, as well as a white OG Old Skool LX and OG Authentic LX. Great job, Barneys!
The pack will range from $125-$135.
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Words via Cult:
“The new Vans x CULT Collection celebrates the partnership between two like-minded brands coming together to showcase the creative lifestyle behind BMX. Adding CULTs subtle design aesthetic to our Pro Classics, the Vans x CULT Sk8-Hi Pro highlights an updated and upgraded silhouette to withstand the enhanced performance requirements of todays BMXers. The suede and heavy-duty canvas upper materials keep the design durable, while the reflective sidestripe keeps it flashy. Featuring tonal tongue and heel embroideries as well as custom screened logos on the removable UltraCush HD sockliner, the Vans x CULT Sk8-Hi also includes Pro Vulc Lite construction, DURACAP reinforcement rubber underlays in high wear areas, and Vans original waffle outsoles made of a rubber that offers grip and support.”
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Words via Hypebeast:
“First seen in the brand’s Fall/Winter 2018 lookbook, NOAH finally delivers closer peeks at its seasonal Vans collaboration. Four distinct models are on hand, including a pair of Sk8-Hi and Style 47 monk strap shoes.
The Sk8-Hi are offered in a duo of makeups, including all-over skull print, complete with black midsole, and blue/white checkerboard. The latter style comes with white laces for subtle styling or yellow alternatives to brighten up the sneakers, while the former boasts a pair of black or red laces. Meanwhile, the laceless Style 47 chukkas are delivered in purple or black suede, with metal buckles at the vamp serving to secure the wearer’s foot. NOAH embroidery at the rear completes the remastered footwear.”
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This fall, Supreme will release a custom version of the Vans® Sid Pro. Originally produced in the USA in 1995, the Sid debuted as an all-suede casual shoe. The Sid Pro features a premium suede upper, leather lining and insole with a vulcanized waffle outsole, custom heel label and logo embroidered tongue. Made exclusively for Supreme, the Sid Pro will be offered in four color ways.
Available in-store NY, Brooklyn, LA, London, Paris and online October 4th.
Available in Japan on October 6th
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Words via Vans:
“Vans comes together with Disney to deliver a collection celebrating the true original, Mickey Mouse. To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Disney’s beloved character, Vans designers bring decades of iconic Mickey Mouse imagery to an extended offering of footwear, apparel and accessories available October 5. The collection is founded on 11 designs that capture Mickey Mouse’s spirit and evolution spanning from his introduction in the late 1920’s to present day.
To commemorate Mickey Mouse’s film debut in 1928, the Sk8-Hi has been remastered to showcase iconic scenes from the black and white silent film, Plane Crazy. Each quarter panel features a film scene that is captured under a patent material and is finished with a 3-D emblem on the heels.
The 1940’s introduction of the animated film Fantasia brought Mickey Mouse’s mischievous persona to light as “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”. Taking inspiration from the Sorcerer’s hat, the Sk8-Hi is transformed to include velvet quarter panels adorned with celestial moon and star embroidery, which is complimented by blue suede panels and contrast yellow stitching. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice inspired Sk8-Hi is finished with a black sole, star printed laces and a Sorcerer’s Apprentice emblem on the heel. To compliment the collection a Fantasia themed tee and Old Skool II Backpack feature a far out, tie-dye print and Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Disney fans can channel their inner Mouseketeer in an Old Skool model that is dedicated to the Mickey Mouse Club. Utilizing suede and cotton canvas materials, the Old Skool silhouette features a red Sidestripe and club logo sewn on the tongue. The Mickey Mouse Club themed Old Skool is finished with custom chain stitched embroidery on the back of each heel.
Vans designers channel the 1980’s in a special model of the Old Skool, which combines multi-color uppers in pink, yellow and green. The design is topped off with a classically cool Mickey Mouse print and the Vans’ iconic Checkerboard pattern. Both men and women will receive nostalgic ‘80s-inspired apparel and accessories options including hoodies, jackets, backpacks and accessories.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are tougher than nails on a special flaming Checkerboard Slip-On. Channeling the 1990’s both Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse get a punk makeover. Vans and Disney fans can showcase their own “Off The Wall” attitude in the LS BF Tee, backpack, hat and hoodie that showcase flaming sleeves and a Checkerboard hood liner.
Mickey Mouse fans can channel the true original himself in the Mickey Mouse-inspired Authentic. Vans’ original deck shoe has been updated with Mickey Mouse’s trademark colors including a yellow sole complimented by black and red uppers and applique yellow buttons along the heels.
A canvas rendition of the Old Skool showcases Mickey Mouse’s iconic gloves holding the medial side of the shoe. Disney fans will have to look closely as there is a hidden Mickey located on the tongue of each shoe. This simplified take on a classic serves as inspiration for a matching women’s apparel assortment that includes a checkerboard emblazoned tee, hoodie, hat and backpack.
Mickey Mouse’s eternal sweetheart, Minnie Mouse, will receive her own two-piece footwear and apparel assortment that channels her classic polka dotted dress. Using her giant oversized bow and satin materialization, the Authentic Gore and Slide-On Sandal get dressed up with Minnie Mouse detailing and is finished with a delicate scalloped edge. Matching crewneck, backpack and sock options are also available in the selection.
The collection wraps with a last rendition that could only be created by Vans and Disney fans themselves. Vans Customs will receive two exclusive prints including a special Mickey Mouse inspired icon and a Minnie Mouse polka dot pattern that will be available beginning October 5 on Vans.com/Customs. Highlight your own favorite moment with Mickey Mouse alongside countless color and material combinations across Vans Classic silhouettes.”
The Vans and Disney Mickey Mouse Collection will be available to shop in Vans partner and retail stores and online at http://www.vans.com/Disney beginning on October 5.
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Last Tuesday, Vans invited us to a special event at Hedley & Bennett, to celebrate the Made For The Makers collaboration. There were tons of food, drinks, and desserts to go around, and a few fun activities where we got to share our creativity a bit. There was an entire showcase of the collection, as well as the opportunity to purchase items from the pack, including the super cool apron. The highlight of purchasing the apron on site, was that Vans had invited Ben Goetting, who I’ve followed and admired for awhile now, to lend his chain-stitching art to our apron, or any other piece that people were wearing. That sort of got crazy, as people were lining up to have their own jackets and stuff stitched on, which was taking away from those who actually bought aprons to have stitched, but Ben saw that and quickly switched up his priority to those with aprons. He was working hard and it was pretty warm in there, so we thanked him and helped get him some water, lol.
We ate some of the best catered food I’ve ever had, which was set up in their driveway sort of like a food festival, with many different vendors. There was legit smoked BBQ on a custom hot rod themed rig. There was authentic wood-fired flatbread pizzas being served up. Amazing tacos, as well as some bomb ass cheeseburger sliders. They were serving up Don Julio margaritas on the rocks, along with a few favorites from Golden Road, including my recent favorite, Mango Cart. Inside the building, there was an amazing chips and salsa bar, with chicharrones, fresh guac, and the whole 9. Tons of desserts to pick from, like cotton candy made on site, in some interesting flavors like mango with chili powder sprinkled on it, or vanilla with pop rocks! Jeni’s ice cream all the way from Columbus, OH was in the house, serving up some bomb flavors along with the Vans folks cooking up some Vans waffles. There was also a coffee bar, serving up some amazing brews.
The night’s festivities ended with a live band performance, which we didn’t stay for, so I couldn’t even tell you who it was. We’d like to thank Vans and Hedley & Bennett for the hospitality, apron, and amazing food and drinks, and we are truly thankful for everything we get to take part in. Thank you so much! – Bill
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Vans has recently partnered up with L.A.’s Hedley & Bennett, to create this awesome collaboration under the “Made For The Makers” line, which ties right into their brand, known for creating workwear pieces for the kitchen and beyond. Their main focal point is aprons, but they also make chef shirts, work shirts, chef socks, knife bags, and various other accessories. If you haven’t heard of this brand before, then you’re just like me, uneducated in the kitchen and craftsman culture, but that’s perfectly fine. That’s why we love Vans, because they continue to expose us to new worlds all the time, being “not just one thing”. Word on the streets is, these are the aprons that all the cool folks are wearing. Another fun fact, is that our old homie Ryan Aquino aka @ryanskeet from our old OTWS days, who helped lead the way on our OTWS x Yojie “Waffurusoru” Art Exhibition, was key in designing the shoes for this collection, while he was working for H&B, so congrats to him on that! So freakin’ dope to see our homies to cool stuff.
The collection consists of a Sk8-Hi Reissue UC, Slip-On UC, and an Apron. Here’s what H&B owner Ellen Bennett had to say about the design:
“For the Vans “Made For the Makers” line, we kept them FUNctional by pairing dark navy blue Vansguard canvas to hide spills and stains with rainbow lugged outsoles for increased grip and traction, and some UltraCush H&B ampersand sockliners for maximum all-day comfort. Then we added a touch more Hedley & Bennett fun with pops of orange throughout.
To complete the Vans x Hedley & Bennett “Made For The Makers” collection, we cooked up an exclusive apron that combines the Vans iconic checkerboard print and our best-selling Pho 8oz. stretch denim fabric. Featuring checkerboard detailing on the adjustable neck strap and left lap pocket, this collab apron also includes subtle pops of orange and blue details, a double pen chest pocket, classic lap pockets, and brass hardware.
Whatever your hustle is, this collection is a reminder that you have the tools (and gear) to go after it.” – Ellen Bennett
The collection is now available online.
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Words via Hypebeast:
“Vans has just released two special version to its Pro series of footwear. Teaming up with legendary skater Ray Barbee, the drop sees new colorways for the Half Cab Pro, and the Old Skool Pro model. As a nod to Barbee’s prevalence in the ’90s skate scene, an early pro-board elephant graphic was used in the lining of the shoes to pay homage to Barbee’s long-time friend, Salman Agah.
Coming in burgundy and emerald, for the Old Skool Pro and Half Cab Pro, respectively, the pro-tested models encompass all the subtle skate technology that Vans has been working on for decades; features like the high-impact UltraCush HD sockliner, sticky waffle sole compound, and the Duracap-reinforced uppers. Those interested can head over to the Vans Pro Classics website for more info.”
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Words via hypebeast:
“Nonnative reunites with Vans for a duo of textural skate sneakers — this release centers around the low-top Old Skool Style 36. Once again, the laces are more visual appeal than functional detail, with the sneakers secured by zippers located on the tongues. Brown & black iterations both sport tonal checkerboard patterns on the sockliner and plain white midsoles, while the uppers utilize hairy suede for maximum visual appeal.”
Look for the exclusive sneakers to hit COVERCHORD’s site on September 22 for ¥17,000 JPY (approximately $150 USD).
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