Vans Skateboarding Presents ‘Onward’: An All-New Skate Film from Lizzie Armanto

Sep 21 22 under Girls, Pro, Skate, Videos | Comments Off

Lizzie’s first full-length edit in nearly five years highlights her one-of-a-kind style and solidifies her position among skateboarding’s best

Watch the Global Digital Premiere of ‘Onward’ today

at 5 PM PST

Those who know Vans pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto, know that her barrier-breaking approach to skateboarding has shifted the landscape. Her accolades, like appearing on the world stage to represent the sport, speak for themselves and make her a role model for skateboarders everywhere. Expanding on her list of accomplishments, Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for more than 50 years, is proud to unveil a fresh angle on Lizzie’s world-class skateboarding in a new film, Onward, directed by celebrated filmmaker Greg Hunt and filmed by master lensmen Chris Gregson and TJ Gaskill.

The first full-length edit from Lizzie in nearly five years, Onward showcases what Lizzie has become known for—her humble, hard-working approach, one-of-a-kind style, and tenacity to make any trick a reality.

“It’s been incredible to see Lizzie overcome her injuries and get to where she’s at now,” Hunt said. “And it’s so much fun to work with Chris Gregson’s and TJ Gaskill’s footage. I’m really excited to see this come together.”

The goal was to create a film as visually exciting as Lizzie’s skating, adds Gregson, noting that they drew inspiration from her love for traveling, which is represented in the various locations Onward was filmed, as well as spending time with a close-knit group of her friends and fellow skateboarders. Featuring appearances from Mami Tezuka and Axel Cruysberghs, the film drives home Lizzie’s gratitude to the skate community and her ultimate support system of friends and family.

In anticipation of the film’s premiere, Lizzie shared the following about what the project has meant to her: “In the past, filming felt like I was trying to prove I was ‘good enough’. I feel like this part has been about proving that to myself, and that I am stronger than my injuries. Everyone involved in the project has been a huge motivator. We kept the crew small. My favorite thing is that everyone’s passionate about what they’re doing, and it’s been contagious.”

Earlier this season, Vans and Lizzie dropped a new, head-to-toe collection that leads with her first signature skateboarding silhouette, The Lizzie. The offering opens the aperture on what inclusive, all-gender footwear and apparel looks like, and reinforces that skateboarding should be open to everyone.

Tune in at 5 PM today at vans.com/lizzie for the global premiere of Vans Skateboarding’s Onward, featuring Lizzie Armanto.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon x Lizzie Armanto – Collection (6.10.22)

Jun 6 22 under Collaborations, Girls, Pro, Skate | Comments Off

Vans Teams up with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon and Lizzie Armanto on a New Collection Highlighting Empowerment and Inclusivity
A modern-day love letter to the series beloved by millions and one of today’s most respected skater

Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is proud to announce the Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection by Lizzie Armanto. Inspired by the pioneering show and skater, the newest collection between Vans and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is a joyful yet gritty love letter for fans to wear on their sleeve. The collection of footwear, apparel and accessories evokes a DIY-approach with an old-school feel, led by Vans’ new performance-driven silhouette, The Lizzie— the first Vans signature skateboarding shoe designed by a woman in 20 years. Available on June 10, 2022, the Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon by Lizzie Armanto collection is part of a broader Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon capsule.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is a shojo manga written by Naoko Takeuchi, which began serializing in 1991 in the monthly magazine Nakayosi (published by Kodansha). The original book has been translated into 17 languages and the animated series produced by Toei Animation has been developed in more than 40 countries causing social phenomena in Japan and throughout the world. Vans has teamed up with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon in a collection that reflects the same resiliency and inclusive spirit seen today in Vans’ team rider Lizzie Armanto.

The footwear range offers three Vans Skate Classics styles adorned with black and white graphic collages depicting Sailor Moon and Sailor Guardians. The Skate Old Skool and Skate Slip-On combine heritage styling and a punk inspired theme.

The crown jewel of the footwear collection, The Lizzie is given the full Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon treatment. Created to provide something else entirely for a wider range of skateboarders whose needs are not being met, The Lizzie features a new vulcanized construction with a lower profile sidewall foxing tape, an exposed radiused outsole edge, and flex grooves for a stable, broken-in feel. The universal fit features the perfect amount of EcoCush™ cushioning, increasing boardfeel for a wider range of skaters. A new 3D Embossed DURACAP™ toe and Sidestripe has even more durability in high-wear areas, while an all-new micro-waffle tread and Sick-Stick™ rubber offers maximum grip.

Carrying over to an apparel offering, the Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection by Lizzie Armanto features a similar aesthetic in black-and-white tones across a BFF-fit hoodie with anime illustrations on the front and Checkerboard detailing on the sleeves, and a reversible bucket hat with a Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon logo patch on a solid black colorway, and Checkerboard detailing and Vans logo patch on the reverse side.

A true embodiment of Vans’ DNA, Lizzie Armanto is an icon of originality and positivity. With her down-to-earth, fashion-forward, barrier-breaking approach, it’s no wonder Lizzie has become a role model to skateboarders around the world. Moving to Santa Monica at age 14, Lizzie quickly became a fixture at local skate park The Cove. While she spent every day refining her skateboarding skills, she never imagined it as a career for herself. It is perhaps this humble attitude along with her unrelenting drive that has paved the way for the iconic milestones she’s achieved today. From being the first female to complete Tony Hawk’s 360 Loop, to gracing the covers of TransWorld Skateboarding and Thrasher, and recently competing on the world stage at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Lizzie is setting the tone for a revolution the skateboarding world’s been waiting for.

The Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection by Lizzie Armanto will be available beginning June 10, 2022, at Vans retail locations and at vans.com.

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Vans Surf – Cross Strap Sandal

May 11 20 under Girls, Surf | Comments Off

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This spring, Vans introduces the Cross Strap Sandal, a new silhouette challenging the perception of what a sandal can be. The fresh design is rooted in Vans Surf’s “Off The Wall” ethos, with an injection of fun and sophistication to the traditional slide.

Fashionable, lightweight, and durable, the Cross Strap Sandal represents a new generation of Vans Surf, also reflected in our roster of talented young riders like Karina Rozunko – one of the most influential and stylish women longboarders in her class.

Bringing the sandal to life, premium leather and synthetic suede-backed cross straps are embossed with the iconic Vans logo. An UltraCush footbed delivers all-day comfort, and a rubber sawtooth tread bottom—crafted with water-based inks and glues— accents the sandal’s style.

Embodying a fresh perspective, Karina and Vans Surf ushers in the Cross Strap sandal with the intention of challenging perceptions and the status quo.

The Cross Strap Sandal is available now at vans.com/surf.

Vans presents CREDITS: An All-Women’s Skate Film by Shari White

Apr 22 20 under Girls, Heritage, Interviews, Pro, Videos, Womens | Comments Off

Vans is proud to present Credits, a full-length skateboarding film featuring an all-women’s cast, shot and directed by filmmaker and skateboarder Shari White. Watch the live world premiere and Q&A session on Youtube.com/Vans beginning 4/21 at 12pm PST.

Just under a year in the making, Credits celebrates the diverse energy and personalities of the global women’s skate community. With a talented cast led by three underground favorites — Una Farrar, Breana Geering, and Fabiana Delfino —the film highlights the unique, individual style and expression of a group of friends that skate, hang and travel together.

Credits marks an important milestone for the women’s skateboarding community, exposing a title that in jest challenges the idea that women have often only been showcased in the “credits” section of skate videos. Here, in stark contrast to the former status quo, Una, Breana and Fabiana emerge, gracing the screen with full, complete parts in their own major video.

“Everyone had the opportunity to film their best skating over the past year, with their homies cheering them on,” film director White said of the project. “That is what skateboarding is all about! The laughter and friendship, along with the battles—I hope viewers get a sense of that feeling.”

The film includes cameo appearances from Vans team riders and friends, Beatrice Domond, Cher Strauberry, Clara Solar, Poppy Olsen (who also serves as the film’s art director), Helena Long, Adelaide Norris, Dayana Young and director Shari White herself.

“Credits is just some best friends having a good time and making a skate video,” added Geering.

Credits was shot in 4:3 with a mix of HD and Super 8, with footage captured across the US and Canada, in addition to Melbourne, Australia and Barcelona, Spain between April 2019 and March 2020.

To learn more about the Vans skateboarding program, visit vans.com/skate.

Vans x Sandy Liang – Collection (2.21.20)

Feb 4 20 under Collaborations, Girls | Comments Off

Vans, the original action sports brand and advocate for creative expression, is proud to partner with New York fashion designer, Sandy Liang for a limited-edition collection set to debut February 21. Known for mixing materials, colors and prints for a bold but youthful take on fashion, Liang brings her signature design approach creating a unique take on five of Vans Classic footwear styles alongside an apparel and accessories assortment for a head-to-toe product offering. Liang draws inspiration from her hometown of Bayside, Queens, her grandma and the hand-me-downs from her youth and her collection with Vans embodies the magnetism and playfulness of those lifelong creative influences.

“To see my ideas come to life on such an iconic collection of footwear and apparel is a dream come true” said Sandy Liang. “This collection embodies the playful dreaminess of the nineties, as well as the grittiness of downtown New York City.”

Across each of the Vans x Sandy Liang footwear iterations, materials play a defining role. From fleece-like cheetah prints to metal jewelry affixed directly to the uppers, each is as unique as the last. With a built-in ankle bracelet and metals charms sewn directly to the pink velour upper, the Sandy Liang Era stands out as the hero of the five-piece assortment. A complimentary Old Skool is dressed in pink velour inspired by the couch found in Liang’s Lower East Side Studio and is updated with crisscross chain detailing. A second Old Skool is dedicated to the L.E.S. and showcases black canvas uppers and exposed white lock stitching, custom Sandy Liang cotton laces, butterfly adorned outsoles and custom stitching on each heel. Liang reimagines Vans’ Platform Slip-On with snow leopard fur which covers the entirety of the shoe – from upper to sole. Rounding out the assortment is the Vans Sport paying homage to the designer’s hometown of Bayside, NYC. The Vans Sport features canvas leopard uppers on one side and a traditional tartan plaid on the medial side complimented with a checkerboard printed heel tab and custom laces.

The Vans x Sandy Liang nine-piece apparel and accessories assortment perfectly encapsulates ‘90s nostalgia through the use of marbled colorways, butterfly iconography and bejeweled detailing. Key apparel styles include the Sandy BF Hoodie that offers an exaggerated boyfriend fit with novelty eyelets, piercing details around the hood, embroidered branding and zip code accents. The Sandy LS BF Tee is made with a heavy cotton jersey with an allover cloud wash featuring a bleach application that reveals a butterfly graphic and checkerboard printed sleeves. The cycling inspired Sandy Bike Short is a cotton spandex blend with novelty midnight navy snakeskin print. For the ultimate ‘90s look, the Sandy Tank, plush pant and crop hoodie give the ultimate in statement comfort as an homage to sport-inspired track suits. The Sandy Polo is inspired by a throwback worth bringing back and the Sandy Jumpsuit is dressed up in lotus pink with flat rivets around the collar and out seam with 10002 embroidered at the chest. Using a gas-station style jacket as inspiration, Sandy Liang has applied an all-over polka dot print to both a jacket and bucket hat. Rounding out the accessory’s assortment are the Sandy Fanny with metal chain and hardware, the Sandy Crossbody featuring faux shearling, and the Sandy Sock in both the lotus and white colorways

To celebrate the debut of the Vans x Sandy Liang collection, please join Vans and Sandy Liang for an exclusive pop-up shopping experience at The General by Vans retail location at 102 N. 6^th St. Brooklyn, NY 11249. New York locals will be able to shop the Vans x Sandy Liang assortment alongside pieces curated from Liang’s personal in-line ready-to-wear collection beginning February 21 through March 15.

The Vans x Sandy Liang collection ranges from $14 – $199 USD and launches on Vans.com/sandyliang, select Vans retail locations and sandyliang.info beginning Feb 21, 2020.

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Vans Girls – Stacked Pack (Available Now!)

Jan 14 20 under General Release, Girls | Comments Off

Vans kicks off the New Year and brings back the Stacked Pack showcasing an elevated take on the brand’s time-honored footwear silhouettes. The latest installment of the Stacked Pack includes four of Vans’ Classic styles reinterpreted with a platform construction and dressed in an oversized rendition of Vans’ iconic Checkerboard pattern.

The hero of the assortment comes from the Era Stacked, which is an elevated version of the classic silhouette designed with an exaggerated platform layered with gum rubber at the toe bumper and heel counter and coupled with a sawtooth outsole. The Sk8-Hi and Old Skool take on the overstated outsole and are each complimented by suede uppers and accented with a full grain leather Sidestripe. The Vans Classic Slip-On completes the four-piece offering with an all-over execution of the reworked heritage print and the two-inch platform outsole.

Shop the Vans Stacked Pack on Vans.com or in select Vans retail stores now.

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Vans x Disney – Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Pack (10.4.19)

Oct 1 19 under Collaborations, General Release, Girls, Kids | Comments Off

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Vans invites all ghouls, ghosts and goblins to celebrate the holidays with Halloween Town’s most beloved characters, announcing the release of a special collection inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. With a 10-piece footwear offering complimented by a range of apparel and accessories, Vans designers highlight a variety of film moments and character bounding interpretations that honors Vans and Disney’s long collaboration. The Vans and Disney Tim Burton’s “A Nightmare Before Christmas” collection goes on-sale October 4 and invites fans to step into the imagination and artistry of the cult-classic film.

Arguably the most iconic scene, Jack’s Lament is featured on the Sk8-Hi with each of the four panels showcasing a frame from Jack’s walk through the Halloween Town cemetery. A special message that reads “Nice Work, Bone Daddy” on the inside collar completes the design. Additionally, the Jack Pull Over Hoodie features a special rendition of Jack’s Lament with a Checkerboard spiral hill.

Disney bounding fans can channel the film’s beloved couple, Jack Skellington and Sally. The Pumpkin King’s ghostly suit including cat and bat wing applique is mimicked on the Classic Slip-On, while Dr. Finkelstein’s master humanoid creation, Sally, receives her very own Era Stacked silhouette and Sally Patchwork Crew. Inspired by her very creation, each style is collaged with various prints from her dress while the Era Stacked features hand-stitched detailed as a nod to Sally’s unique beauty.

The Classic Slip-On and long sleeve tee will showcase emblematic elements from Oogie Boogie’s underground lair, including dice and skull graphics on the sidewall and sleeves of each silhouette. Honoring his place in the moonlit night, fans will find Oogie Boogie’s shadow peeking from the sidewall of the Classic Slip-On. Not to be forgotten, Oogie Boogie’s trio of henchmen – Lock, Shock and Barrel can be found on the Old Skool and panels of an Era.

Vans will combine all-day comfort and classic style with the ComfyCush Authentic which will feature all of the characters from the film layered on a Checkerboard backdrop. Halloween Town favorites can be found through a variety of different designs and product offerings available for fans of all ages with friendly features including elastic laces, zip closure and glow-in-the-dark elements made for the youngest ghouls of Halloween Town.

The Vans and Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” collection will be available to shop in Vans dealers, Vans stores and Vans.com/nightmare beginning October 4.

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Vans x Vivienne Westwood – Anglomania Collection (9.20.19)

Sep 12 19 under Collaborations, Girls | Comments Off

Vans, the original action sports brand and advocate for creative expression, have joined forces with British fashion house Vivienne Westwood to create a footwear capsule collection that champions fearless individualism and liberation. The Vans x Vivienne Westwood Anglomania collection will launch in stores and online September 20.

The exclusive collection reinterprets iconic Westwood archive prints, graphics and design notes of the house for six of Vans Classic silhouettes; As a nod to each brand’s birthplace, the Sk8-Hi features embossed markings of a handwritten letter sent from Southern California to Vivienne Westwood’s flagship boutique at 44 Conduit St., London. The Sk8-Hi is outfitted with a natural vegetable dye tan leather, printed postage stamp listing the collaboration launch date and a leather-bound outsole.

The Sk8-Hi Platform compliments the collection and is inspired by Vivienne Westwood’s Pirate boot – first presented in 1981 as part of the legendary Piratecollection. The Sk8-Hi Platform adopts key design notes from the iconic Vivienne Westwood Pirate boot – including the tan vegetable dye buckled strap across the high-top form.

Uniting the history of both brands, the Checkerboard Slip-On features Vans’ Checkerboard pattern layered with the Vivienne Westwood DESTROY graphic – brand signatures that both debuted in 1977. Westwood upholds the intent of the ever-changing Checkerboard by subverting the design to include larger scale checks applied diagonally on the vamp.

Selected from Vans ‘90s archives, the collection reintroduces Style #53. The loafer style slip-on features black suede uppers, black lugged outsole and is finished with a Vivienne Westwood multi-colored metal orb.

Rounding out the Vans x Vivienne Westwood Anglomania collection are the Old Skool and Authentic styles which showcase the Vivienne Westwood Orb and Lightning Bolt print from the collection of house prints. The Old Skool is outfitted in oxblood suede and canvas with contrasting mustard stitching and gum sole. Vans’ original deck shoe, the Authentic, is presented in a new vivid sky-blue colorway made exclusively for this collaboration. Each of these styles are finished with a “VW” monogram.

he Vans x Vivienne Westwood Anglomania capsule collection will be available to shop at select Vans and Vivienne Westwood retail locations around the world and online at: Vans.com and VivienneWestwood.com beginning September 20. Visit vans.com/viviennewestwood for more information.

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Vans Girls – ID Pack (Available Now!)

Jun 13 19 under General Release, Girls | Comments Off

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Vans continues to update its classic silhouette, the Era & Slip-On, with the release of the Vans ID pack. Designed as the first-ever skate shoe, the Era gives range to seasonal material updates and premium offerings. Vans dresses up the Era with crushed velvet material uppers available in red and black that are each juxtaposed by a black outsole for a luxe make-up. Drawing inspiration from decorative nameplates, each model is finished with black cotton laces that are adorned with gold charms to spell out Vans, while the Slip-On features a metal ID bracelet on the top of each shoe, while being constructed entirely in suede.

The Vans ID pack is available now by clicking on the pic above!

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Vans Girls – Sid Ni Glitter (Available Soon!)

May 22 19 under Girls | Comments Off

Inspired by 1995 skate silhouette, the Sid, Vans brings back the Sid NI for the upcoming fall season. With the limited release of the Sid Pro last year between Vans and streetwear brand, Supreme, Vans reissues the Sid NI through their New Issues program, with design cues that reference the original American made construction with updated design elements.

Available in two graphic glitter colorways including princess blue and black, the Sid NI makes its comeback to the Vans in-line collection with a platform outsole. Vans designers updated the vintage flying-V logo to include an oversized embroidery design that is accented by racing stripes along the outsole of each shoe. Each Sid NI is finished with a tonal canvas tongue and silver grommet detailing. The latest edition of the ‘90s skate inspired model will include Vans’ UltraCushÔ drop-in foot bed for added comfort.

The Sid NI will be available in June via the Vans webstore.

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