Collaboration
Since the earliest days of sneaker collecting, collaborations have been a surefire way to attract attention to upcoming releases. Be it with individual artists, designers or retailers, collabs have been and will remain one of the biggest drivers in the industry, and for our purposes, huge headlines every time.
On tap for 2024, Travis Scott takes the biggest step in his relationship with Jordan Brand yet with the Jordan Jumpman Jack. JB has plenty on the docket outside of that as well, with pairs like the Nina Chanel Abney Jordan 3 and J Balvin Jordan 3 already attracting plenty of attention. The Joe Freshgoods New Balance 1000 highlights a stacked category outside of the Swoosh, with brands like ASICS, and adidas releasing new collaborative efforts on a very consistent basis as well.
In the articles below, you’ll find the latest on what sneaker brands are uniting with what outside collaborators.
Collaboration
Vans Collaborates With Bows And Arrows For The 5×5 Collection
For their “5×5” collection, Vans Vault had five retail partners across the world — from Chicago’s Notre to Milan’s Slam Jam — redesign 5 OG...
Mastermind Japan And Vans To Release A Sk8-Hi With Skull And Crossbones Logos
Legendary Japanese brand Mastermind and Vans have enjoyed a fruitful long-term partnership. Known for their black-and-white colorblocking/signature skull-and-crossbones motif, Mastermind has lent their instantly recognizable...
Footpatrol And Vans Vault Team Up To Pay Homage To London’s SoHo District
Esteemed London-based retailer, Footpatrol is tapping into Vans Vault’s expansive archive to release a three-piece collaborative collection anchored by simple black and white color schemes....
Taka Hayashi Designs A Classic Checkerboard Take On Two Vans Icons
There are few collaborative partnerships in the sneaker industry with roots deeper than the pairing of Vans and Taka Hayashi. One an artist who works...
Barneys Continues Their BNY Sole Series With A Vans “Vanosaur” Collection
Luxury department store Barneys offers a unique “Sole Series,” a set of exclusive shoe releases in collaboration with the brands they stock. As a long-time...
Noah And Vans Team Up For A Four-Pack Of Collaborative Silhouettes
NYC-based Noah — the brainchild of former Supreme design director Brendon Babenzien — is renowned in street culture for their unique combination of streetwear, surf,...
Opening Ceremony Teams Up With Vans For Satin Floral Collection
Longtime collaborative partners Vans and Opening Ceremony are back together once again to release one of their most finely crafted collections yet. Done up in...
Disney And Vans Team Up To Celebrate 90 Years Of Mickey Mouse
Every year, globally renowned skate brand Vans ramps up its collaborative efforts to span numerous industries around the world to create collections of footwear for...
Vans Celebrates Independent’s 40th Anniversary With A New Capsule Collection
Vans and Independent are two brands with unmatched skateboarding heritage, the former for their revolutionary skate footwear and the latter for their nearly unbreakable trucks....