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“New York-based designer Todd Snyder has drastically expanded his output in recent years, continuing to push classic American styles through a contemporary telescope. While the designer tends to focus on menswear, he has stepped into the footwear realm with a heritage-filled attitude.

Following his recent New Balance 237 collaboration, Todd Snyder unites with Vans on an all-new sneaker pack. In celebration of the brand’s 10th anniversary, the duo has designed a two-part release inspired by Snyder’s favorite cocktail.

The “Dirty Martini” pack includes the Vans Slip-On 98 DX and the Lace-Up 73 DX models, mutually fashioned in the brand’s signature “Snyder Olive” hue reminiscent of its common olive additions. Furthermore, both pairs feature premium suede uppers, while the Lace-Up 73 boasts embroidered Vans branding at the medials and tan leather tags. Finally, the designs are complete with co-branded cork insoles and creamy rubber bottoms.

Take a closer look at the Todd Snyder x Vans “Dirty Martini” pack in the gallery above. The collaboration will release on April 20 exclusively via the Todd Snyder website.

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Vans, the original skateboarding footwear brand and icon of creative exploration, is proud to partner with Collina Strada, the New York-based fashion label committed to authenticity and inclusivity, for a collection of footwear, apparel and accessories for the Spring 2023 season.  

The collection reflects Collina Strada’s core ethos of playful expression, and each piece is designed to highlight individuality and champion positivity. Core motifs of the Collina Strada world, including butterflies, freehand drawings, and psychedelic metallics permeate the collection, allowing standout wear across an array of styles. 

“I grew up in Southern California and I’ve been wearing Vans my whole life,” says Hillary Taymour, Creative Director, and Founder of Collina Strada. “I wore Slip-Ons skateboarding on the pier and to the barn before putting on my boots, so it is such an honor to get to create a collection with the brand.” 

The Sk8-Hi 38 DX leads the footwear collection, featuring a warped butterfly printed upper, cherub floral sidewall screen print and Collina Strada branded heels. Additional footwear styles include the Classic Slip-On 98 DX in all over hand-drawn artwork depicting fields of flowers on the outsole and an idyllic neighborhood scene across the canvas upper – Taymour invited collaborators and visitors in the Collina Strada studio to draw their dream home, and the resulting neighborhood became the print for the collection. 

The bold Old Skool Vibram DX anchors the footwear offering with an update to the Classic silhouette complete with an outsized Vibram outsole in metallic Citronelle. The Old Skool Vibram DX will be offered in a Sweet Lilac colorway that will be made exclusive to Vans retails locations, Vans.com, Collinastrada.com and SSENSE. 

The imagination of Vans x Collina Strada extends through the accompanying apparel range, led by the matching set of the Collina Strada Hoodie and Sweatpant in Sulphur Spring, cut from overdyed organic French Terry and featuring curved hems and floral eyelets. A woven shirt, tee, and sock in Sweet Lilac offers another monochrome series, while an all-over doodled backpack in Antique White caps off the collection. 

Collina Strada’s community is reflected in the Vans x Collina Strada campaign, conceived by Creative Director Hillary Taymour and regular collaborator Charlie Engman. The Vans x Collina Strada collection is modeled among a pack of piglets, representing Collina Strada’s exploration of human-animal connection in “Collina-mals”.  

Vans x Collina Strada will debut at New York Fashion Week as part of the designer’s Fall/Winter 2023 runway show on February 10, where models and front row guests will be wearing pieces from the collection. 

The Vans x Collina Strada collection will be available globally beginning February 10, 2023 at Collinastrada.com, Vans.com, select Vans retail stores worldwide. To celebrate the New York Fashion Week debut, the Vans Meatpacking retail store at 875 Washington St., New York, NY 10014 will hold a launch party on February 11 from 1-4pm EST. The event will be open to the public and the first 50 guests to purchase the Vans x Collina Strada collection will receive a special gift with purchase. For more information, please visit Vans.com/collinastrada.

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“After a special-edition spin on the adidas ADIMATIC was revealed last month, NEIGHBORHOOD now offers a first look at its upcoming collection with Vans. Drawing from its core military influences, the Japanese streetwear label dresses Vans’ classic Era 95 DX silhouette in sinister “Grey and “Seagrass” hues and its Old Skool 36 DX skate shoes in “Aluminum” and “Birch.”

The pairs arrive in an understated monochrome build featuring suede uppers and classic rubber soles. Details include “CRAFT WITH PRIDE TOKYO EST. 1994” text subtly embossed on the midsole laterals and fabric tags that match the colors of the silhouette. Complimenting the wearables is a NEIGHBORHOOD x Vans Sk8-Hi incense chamber which will be sold exclusively at Isetan Men’s.

Take a closer look at the upcoming NEIGHBORHOOD x Vans pack above and expect the pairs to release on October 29 via Vans.”

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Inspired by a unique marriage of skateboarding and street basketball subcultures framed in a contemporary aesthetic, Rokit is an homage to champions born of pavement and blacktop. Although they seem to be two drastically different worlds, many who grew up in the skateboarding culture understand the diversity of individuals involved, the culture being a melting pot of backgrounds brought together by the love of the sport. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that those who step off a deck would then step onto the court, and vice versa.

This season, Rokit joins Vans in a partnership blending style and craft for a collection inspired by global perspective with local roots in mind. Referencing Downtown Los Angeles, the community this brand calls home and its place within the broader scope of the world at large.

The Vans X Rokit Sk8-Hi 38 DX WS uses a muted color palette, heavy textures at the sidestripes, and a see-through sidewall print, while the Vans X Rokit Half Cab 33 DX uses a muted color palette, unique appliques, and a see-through sidewall print, and lastly the Vans X Rokit Old Skool 36 DX WS uses a muted color palette, heavy textures at the sidestripes, and a see-through sidewall print, all for a modern look that reflects the Rokit lifestyle.

Each pair, as well as a bunch of apparel pieces are now available for purchase on the Vans site.  Click thru our links HERE or on the pic above to shop the entire collection.

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This spring, Vans reunites with Lower East Side, NY designer Sandy Liang for a third footwear and apparel collaboration. Inspired by the ‘90s and childhood nostalgia, Sandy Liang has once again placed her signature stamp on some of Vans’ most iconic footwear and apparel pieces. Looking to elevate beloved styles, this head-to-toe collection reflects the designer’s deeply personal connection to New York City. The Vans x Sandy Liang collection will be available globally beginning January 28, 2022.

With passions spanning fashion, film, architecture and concept design, Sandy Liang personifies the creative expression that is synonymous with Vans. Sandy uses grandma fashion, sport femme, nostalgia, and humor as her guiding design principles for the footwear and apparel assortment. This season’s footwear lineup features four Classic footwear styles. The Sk8-Hi Platform 2.0 showcases a delicate, all-over rose embroidered canvas upper while the Style 73 DX takes retro inspiration of the Sidestripe and a floral embroidery on one side of the uppers and “Lower East Side Lover” on the other side. Vans’ original deck shoe, the Authentic 44 DX receives multi-colored gingham fabric makeover and a lace collar and a detachable pouch on the tongue. Sandy Liang helps Vans to debut a brand-new silhouette, the Sk8-Hi Tapered Modular, a hi-top with a deconstructed slim collar that has novelty lace trim and a removable outsole unit so that the style can be transformed to be worn with or without the outsole.

Key looks from the apparel assortment include the Vans x Sandy Liang Chore Coat in cotton canvas with all-over embroidery, patch pockets, and a corduroy collar for a new take on a workwear staple. The Vans x Sandy Liang Hoodie is a heavy weight, French terry with a relaxed fit and custom screen-printed details that pairs perfectly with the Authentic Chino, a twill pant that has been updated to include novelty embroidery at the back pocket, interior waistband and at the bottom of the leg cuff so it can peek out when the pants are rolled up. Accessories like the Vans x Sandy Liang bucket hat in cotton canvas with daisy embroidery around the brim, the Vans x Sandy Liang crossbody bag uses nylon and is the perfect companion to carry your water bottle while you’re on the go. Sandy Liang brought her quintessential fleece design to the Vans collection with an all-over printed Sherpa mock neck jacket along with a matching Sherpa crossbody that has the multi-color floral and butterfly Sherpa on one side and a quilted nylon back panel on the other.

Sandy opted for intentionally ironic graphics for both footwear and apparel. The Authentic 44 DX is a digitally printed replica of a shoe that Sandy customized herself with scribbles of happy butterflies that carry through to a matching short sleeve tee, pullover and crossbody bag. The beloved Half Cab 33 DX has been transformed with green Sherpa uppers and a custom flower eyelet.

The Vans Sandy Liang Collection will be available beginning January 28, 2022, at select Vans retailers, Vans.com and SandyLiang.com. For more information, and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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“Vans, the original action sports brand and global icon of creative self-expression, partners with Chinese renowned artist Chen Yingjie (a.k.a HuaTunan) to create a festive collaboration celebrating the upcoming Year of the Tiger.

Inspired by his famous artwork “Stay Hungry”, Chen Yingjie related Vans’ capsule with his interpretation of the tiger spirit – exploration, adventure and perseverance, and connected with Vans’ “Off the Wall” spirit. With the “Stay Hungry” series as the design origin, Chen Yingjie combined urban streets with natural elements, showcasing through the splashed ink, oracle bone inscriptions and modern city street signs over Vans’ classic silhouettes.

The Vans x HUATUNAN Year of the Tiger collection covers Vans’ iconic silhouettes including the Authentic, the Sk8-Hi and the Old Skool together with the finest selection of apparel items. The Authentic carries signature street ink graphics with transparent outsole to present the vivid style of tiger; The Sk8-Hi Echo DX reinterprets the classic Sk8-Hi with more details added to the silhouette, presenting a living tiger in the wildlife. The Old Skool is presented in two styles – the first pair applies black suede over the shoe upper, matching with the pattern hand drawn by Chen Yingjie. The second pair of Old Skool features the signature ink paint and the “Stay Hungry” slogan.

Vans and Chen Yingjie also brings a full set of apparel into the collection, including a long-sleeve t-shirt and a workwear jacket.”

Available now via Limited Edt, but will be dropping in the US at select Vans stores listed on the Drop List.

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