Vans x Hello Kitty – Apparel Teaser (Fall/Winter 2012)

I admit, we don’t post up that much information about Vans Girls product, but I do when I feel that it’s something worth sharing.  No doubt, the Hello Kitty collaboration was the best girls release of the past year.  HK fans are just as much of a hype beast as us sneakerheads, and when these two worlds collided, well, it was history in the making.  Well, we are glad to share that the Hello Kitty x Vans collection will be back this year, and this time, they are focusing on apparel.  We have a few teaser shots of a few new items, recently previewed at the Agenda trade show in the LBC, thanks to Highsnobiety.  Seen here is a backpack with Hello Kitty’s face and a “3D” bow, and a few teasers of a few tees.  Stay tuned for more info!

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Vans x Disney – “Minnie Couture” Pack (Japan only!)

It’s been awhile since we’ve had any Disney news on here.  It’s also been awhile since we’ve had any womens news as well, so when I saw on Modern Notoriety this morning, that there was an upcoming collaboration with Vans and Disney called the “Minnie Couture” collection, I was delighted to be able to share this with you all!  This pack consists of a Sk8-Hi, and a Slip-On, adorned with brown fleece all over the outside, and cream colored fleece on the inner lining.  Both sit on top of off-white soles, with pink foxing stripes, and the Sk8-Hi has pink polka-dot laces.  Available on 10/7/11.  Oh, and did I mention this was a Japan only release?  I guess I haven’t had any news on that for awhile, either!

info via Espionage Kicks

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Erwin’s Mickey Authentics circa 1991 (new pickups!)

OTWS member Erwin posted up a pic of his vintage circa 1991 Vans x Disney “Mickey Mouse” Authentics.  These are the cleanest ones I’ve seen, as most on eBay are worn to sh*t!  Nice come up Erwin!  Word is, one may be fore sale, BUT, they are for kids or ladies with small feet.

Vintage Vans BMX Ad – 6 (via ClassicKicks)

Vans x Hello Kitty – Authentic “Black & White” (Review!)

The Vans x Hello Kitty collection hasn’t gone public yet, but if you followed the links I posted a few days back, you can order these now!  I ordered this particular pair for my girlfriend, and all of you will be really impressed with this collaboration effort.  All the details were gone over, which is no surprise if you are a Sanrio fan.  Most, if not all Hello Kitty collaborations are very intricately detailed.  Notice the special box for the release, as well as the wax tissue paper, and hangtag.  The inner soles have the branding as well.  This particular colorway, the black with white HK faces, is pretty dope, and if I was a chick, I’d be rocking these all day long, but as a guy, I will be buying the infant versions, because you know…that’s still okay :).

Enjoy the exclusive pics!

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Vans x Hello Kitty – Slip-On “Checkerboard” (available now!)

Heads up ladies!  The Slip-On checkerboard pattern has popped up on the Vans webstore, and is now available for purchase.  Once again, I found the link through Google shopping, because the Vans website doesn’t bring up anything when searching for Hello Kitty.  You’re welcome, and be the first to get ’em!

pics via Vans

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Vans x Hello Kitty – Authentic Lo Pro All-Over Print (available now!)

The last bit of Hello Kitty Vans info I have for the moment, is of the Authentic Lo Pro’s, with the all-over print.  Another girly-girl print, that is probably more popular with the kiddos, but you never know!  Once again, here’s the link to the Womens sizes on the Vans online store.

pics and info via Vans

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Vans x Hello Kitty – Authentic Pink (available now!)

Next up, from the Vans x Hello Kitty collaboration, is the pink Authentic.  This is another ladies favorite, and is also up for sale in Womens sizes on the Vans online store.  Cop now!  Kids sizes were also listed as of last night, but the links are dead.  Here’s a little hint, keep checking on Google Shopping for “Hello Kitty Vans”, because there’s evidence that the pages are built, but the links keep changing.  Here’s the link to the Womens sizes on these.  Happy hunting!

pics and info via Vans

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Vans x Hello Kitty – Authentic Black/True White (available now!)

Heads up all you ladies who have been dying for this release!  A few models from the Vans x Hello Kitty collaboration are starting to show up at your local Vans retailers.  I even found a link to the actual Vans page, where these are already up for sale, but it can’t be found by searching on the actual Vans site.  You got the drop here first, and don’t hate me if the link changes, because the Sk8-Hi D-Lo has already changed, since last night.  Vans is probably trying to organize their pages, before an official release, but my order has already gone through, for my girl.  You can also find a few models at Nordstrom and Journeys online stores as well.  You’re welcome!

First up, is the Black and True White Authentic.  I’m guessing this will probably be the most popular model from this collection, and the Vans online store is the only place you can find these in Womens sizes as of yet!

pics and info via Vans

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Vans x Hello Kitty – another sneakpeak!

With the Vans x Sanrio – Hello Kitty collection just around the corner, we have found some new pics to show you, or your girl, or kids!  From the looks of it, these appear to be for the young ones, and we’re not sure if some of these never before seen colors are exclusive to the kids line or not.  As more info becomes available, we will surely post it here.  Thanks to NylonMag for the pics.

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