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Last week we previewed the collaboration between Kenzo and Vans. Here’s a fun video which gives us a closer look.

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In an interesting collaboration Vans and Kenzo join forces to create a limited edition capsule collection or SS12. The collection includes the classic Vans Silhouette outfitted in Kenzo signature prints. They come in handful of colorways with limited releases all summer long exclusively at Opening ceremony. Some pairs are available for pre order now here.

Vans delivers the perfect  combination of luxury and street in this latest SK8 release all without treading away from its heritage as a skate shoe company. The iconic Vans silhouette features premium leather in place of canvas with suede toe and heel. The shoe also sports a zip heel and hide laces. These are available [...]

In a triple collaboration  matches Japanese Finest Beauty 7 youth, F.A.T with Vans  for a special edition release drawing inspiration form the Navy. The slip on Era featuring premium grade canvas uppers with extra stitching around the midsole along with contrast stitching through out the shoe along with some design details on the tongue. These [...]

Here we get a closer look at one f the standouts  of the SS12 Taka Hayashi collaboration. The Sierra Trek Hi LX is inspired by a monkey boot silhouette with  slight brogue detail around the heel and a contrasting leather on the inner arch all set on a crepe sole. These are available in either [...]

Vans Vault seeks to impress for the SS12 season with a strong collection featuring a mixed bag of materials and treatments on the classic silhouettes. One of the highlights from the collection is this SK8 hi LX with vintage treated canvas uppers mixed with leather set on a crepe sole. These are available in 2 [...]

Vans enlists NYC retailer DQM for a pop up with a general store theme in the heart of soho. The store will stock exclusive Vans products along side special edition versions of the classics. Included in the mix are the Chukka Decon, Midskool and Era featuring premium leather uppers complimented with a camo canvas lining [...]

Japanese label Beauty & Youth collaborate with Vans for a limited edition release of Vans iconic Authentic model. THe classic low silhouette features corduroy  uppers set on the signature vulcanized sole. These are available in 3 colorways at exclusive B & Y stockists for ¥8,190 or around £70.

Japanese Brand Seventy Four team up with Vans for a special edition capsule. The collection features the iconic slip on silhouette with a leather tab on the from along with the ‘Seventy Four’ emblazoned on the heel. These are available now in 3 standard issue Vans Colorways exclusively at Japanese stockists such as Grandh.

After a bit of speculation the A.P.C  Vans Vault collection is finally official. The special edition capsule collection features a couple of chukka boots and a LX low . The chukkas feature suede uppers while the LX sports a premium leather upper both coming equipped with hide laces.  They are available now at A.P.C stockists [...]

Vans returns with the special edition Sk8 Hi by Taka Hayashi in new colorways  for the AW11 season. This interpretation of the iconic sk8 hi silhouette features premium leather/suede uppers with the same styling as the ss11 drop. These are available in a couple tonal colorways at exclusive  vans stockists for around $130 USD.