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“Partnering up for the first time, Vans and Malaysian streetwear label Futuremade Studio (FTMD.) are gearing up to launch their first footwear collaboration.

The collaboration sees two classic Vans silhouettes, notably the Sk8-Low and the Half Cab reimagined in a suede build and a retro-inspired color palette. Uniting both brands’ shared penchant for crafting wearable and versatile footwear, both models are designed to be worn every day, whether it’s at the skate park, on the dance floor, to the local cafe or for running errands.

The Sk8-love features a brown main body and an orange vinyl collar, along with shoelaces in an off-white or a matching brown color. Its off-white bumper and friction are accentuated with a bright blue foxing stripe, while the outsoles are emblazoned with FTMD. lettering against a red base.

Elsewhere, the Half Cab arrives in a sandy beige colorway made up of two different types of suede, offering a layering effect. The beige body is highlighted with hues of orange, spotted on the vinyl collars, foxing stripes, and heel counter stitching. The waffle translucent outsoles on this pair are outfitted with a complementing orange base, which is paired with white FTMD. logos for a bold and contrasting finish.

On August 10, the collection will be released in advance at FTMD. with every pair coming in a limited-edition shoebox. Starting August 17, the collaborative shoes will also be available in a normal edition shoebox, via regional Vans’ websites.

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“After experimenting with classic color combinations and pony hair for its previous release, Vans has now linked with Chinese designer Suwokou to drop a collaborative Lunar New Year collection, dedicated to the Year of the Ox.

Dubbed the VANS X THEY ARE collection, the pair invited local creatives from skateboarding, art, music and street culture to showcase their own spirit of the Ox through classic brand footwear, sweaters and jackets.

The Vans Era has been given premium suede uppers and arrives in two colorways, while the Old Skool and Sk8-Hi have been dressed in two monochromatic offerings of green and pink. Apparel dons graphics designed by artists Gaga (Peng Lei) and Chen Tian Zhuo, as well as C2H4 founder Chen Yi Xi and Vans China skate team rider Xiang Xiao Jun.”

VANS X THEY ARE Year of the Ox will be available from January 1 via the Vans webstore.

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“Vans has teamed up with C2H4 for a new project titled “Enlighten Enlightenment” at Vans Vault’s store in Shanghai. The collaboration features a large bronze-toned installation, with cyberpunk-style designs, featuring bold iterations of a Style 36 and Old Skool.

The Old Skool comes with heavily distressed black uppers, detailed with frayed collars and sidewalls. Crisp white laces pop out against the shoe’s suede panels at the eyelets and heel, while a large “C2H4” engraved metal plate is stamped at the heel counter. Finishing off the shoe is a white midsole that’s been weathered with scuff marks to complete the cyberpunk-inspired design. In contrast, the Style 36 features a cleaner design. It comes with smooth leather panels — one covering the eyelet panels and another at the heel, while a large white sidestripe is woven along the body. As a final note, the shoe boasts a glossy black midsole that complements silver-toned buttons appearing over the uppers.

The Vans x C2H4 “50/50 Enlighten” capsule will be available from now until the end of November at Vans Vault Shanghai — prices have yet to be confirmed.”

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“San Francisco-born and Tokyo-based designer Alexander Lee Chang always has skateboarding in mind when preparing new collections, which naturally carries over to his creative collaborations with Vans Japan. Chang’s latest effort is unlike his previous laceless efforts, updating the timeless Vans Era with mountain climbing attributes.

Drawing inspiration from hiking boots, Chang has elevated the iconic skate sneaker with a bevy of thoughtful details, yielding a new silhouette that he’s dubbed the “Higera.” Noticably, the Higera sports a washed-out black color scheme, from the eVent-branded heel to the small kiltie beneath the laces. The eVent tech grants the waterproof upper extra breathability, crucial for footwear intended to keep the feet dry.

Alexander Lee Chang’s collaborative Vans are available on ZOZOTOWN’s page, accompanied by two pairs of mismatched Dickies pants, also designed with Vans to ensure skateboarders can pair the pants and shoes effortlessly.”

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“COMME des GARÇONS continues a string of special drops with another collaborative “CDG Black Market” pop-up. The unique store is the latest in a line of the Japanese label’s guerrilla pop-up experiences, offering exclusives from a wide range of creatives and labels, including Disney, Vans, Burberry, Lewis Leathers and acclaimed artist Futura 2000, to name a few.

Black Market shops emerge infrequently, instead of holding to a specific schedule — the last event premiered in 2017 — and this year’s iteration is the series’ biggest to date. COMME des GARÇONS has sourced exclusives from a variety of partners; key pieces include a branded BMX bike from Kuwahara, a tonal G-SHOCK watch, thematic tees from Disney and Sk8-Hi and Old Skool models from frequent associate Vans. Unsurprisingly, all the items are executed in COMME des GARÇONS’ favored black shade. Of particular note is a series of graphic layering pieces from Futura.”

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This one’s sort of a head scratcher for me, because Purlicue first made some unauthorized yet very authentic pairs of Vans-style shoes, similar to what the cut and paste pack looked like.  You’d have sworn that these were manufactured on the same production line as Vans, but who knows what arrangements are made with factories overseas!  Anyways, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em!  Here’s what Hypebeast had to say:

“With the Chinese Lunar New Year right around the corner, Vans has partnered up with Chinese brand Purlicue to celebrate the Year of the Pig with a lineup of exclusive footwear.

Donning four shoes in total, the collection wields two unique colorways each of Vans’ signature Era and Sk8-Hi models. The “Year of the Pig” collection ironically emphasizes a “Laid Back, Not Lazy” motto, adding the traditional Chinese greeting “The Fat Year” on the shoes vulcanized waffle outsoles.

The Era models feature canvas and suede uppers with a pink iteration paired with bold black outsoles, and a white version with vibrant red outsoles. The Sk8-Hi models utilize a similar canvas and suede upper, with the color scheme from the Era being reversed. The Sk8-His are also paired with a magnified, interchangeable side stripe. All shoes come with wide cotton laces in tonal colors and an exaggerated “Off The Wall” heel tab.

The Purlicue x Vans “Year of the Pig” collection will be arriving at select Vans and partner stores around the globe beginning this January. Be sure to be on the lookout for more information.”

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Vans China has teamed up with SANKUANZ, to create the annual Vans Chinese zodiac calendar tribute shoe, this year being the year of the dog.  They chose to go with the Style 36, Era, and Slip-On, in Red, Black, and White, in a mixture of suede, tumbled leather, and canvas, depending on the model.  Each pair features a “DO NOT PET ME I AM AGGRESSIVE” message running the entire foxing stripe around the shoe, except the black pair, which gives these a nice custom touch.  Each pair is finished off nicely with a REBEL TEETH  logo on the heel of the footbed.

Pairs will be available starting January 12th.

info via Hypebeast

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