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
Los Angeles-Based Artist Cali Thornhill DeWitt Explores The Future With A Vault By Vans Collection
The uncertainty of the future is a topic that has been discussed, written about and contemplated by humans over the course of several centuries. Cali...
Vans Brings Ray Barbee And Leica Together For The Three-Part “Capturing The Journey” Collection
Based and built in Germany, utilizing the full extent of the country’s advanced engineering, the Leica brand is the utmost pinnacle of photography. Popularized by...
Vans And MOCA’s Second Collection Celebrates California With Art
Vans and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) have recently announced the second collection of their partnership. Inspired by the only artist-founded museum in Los...
Billy’s Tokyo Enlists Illustrator Eguchi Hisashi For An Artwork-Dressed Vans Slip-On
Billy’s Tokyo is responsible for a great deal of Vans’ overseas exclusives. And with their latest proposition, the brand is enlisting the help of illustrator...
FDMTL And Vans Reprise Their Collaborative Relationship With Three Boro-Style Offerings
Founded in 2005, FDMTL — known well for their bespoke denim — collaborated with Vans quite a bit ago. The Japanese label, experts in their...
Metallica And Vans Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of “The Black Album” With Graphic-Heavy Capsule
Undoubtedly one of the most iconic heavy metal bands of all-time, Metallica is soon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Black Album.” And to...
Vault By Vans Helps KITH Celebrate Their 10th Anniversary With 10 All-Over Print Slip-On LXs
As KITH turns ten-years-old, the imprint has invited a number of their longstanding partners to help celebrate. And come May 24th, Vault By Vans will...
Vans Embraces The Great Outdoors Alongside National Park Outfitter Parks Project
Vans‘ current endeavors are all about giving back. And as they join hands with national park outfitter Parks Project, the brand is both crafting an...
Wacko Maria And Vans Add Their Vinyl Record Print To The OG Slip-On LX
Wacko Maria’s tribute to analog sound continues thanks to Vault By Vans, who have graciously offered the Japanese label their beloved OG Slip-On LX. The...