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.
more pics after the jump
