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
Commonwealth And Vans Vault Embark Upon First Collaboration With Focus On Subtlety
It’s surprising to learn that Commonwealth, a prized gem of a retail spot known for its elegant displays and curation, has never had a collaboration...
Fucking Awesome Celebrates Their Store Opening With Five All-Over-Print Vans Authentics
With the advent of the skate imprint’s first store opening in Hollywood, Vans is introducing five colorways of the Authentic C Pro with the “Fucking...
Supreme And Vans Introduce Diamond-Etched Graphics To Two Models
The longstanding relationship between Vans and Supreme has begot quite a few releases of maximalist CDG-sponsored patterns as well as avant-garde Andy Warhol prints, but...
Taka Hayashi Bolsters The Midsole Of The Vans 138 Mid LX
As consistent a collaborator as any, Taka Hayashi makes his return to the Vans Vault line-up, crafting two colorways of the 138 Mid LX in...
Vans Reunites With Australian Skateshop Pass~Port Atop The Sid Pro
Among the many skate communities across the globe, Australian outpost Pass~Port continues to lie amongst the most notable as its embracing culture has garnered yet...
Vans Teams Up With NYC’s Sweet Chick For Chicken And Waffles Tribute
The Sweet Chick locations on both the Lower East Side and in Williamsburg have certainly warmed many bellies with their meticulously crafted chicken and waffles,...
Supreme’s Collaboration With French Designer Jean Paul Gaultier Includes Vans Footwear
Supreme has never had a reputation for being predictable with their creative partnerships. A radical collaboration is always a key driver of their seasonal offerings,...
The David Bowie x Vans Collection Is Set To Release On April 5th
After February’s Led Zeppelin collaboration, Vans is looking to yet another legend of rock and roll for inspiration: they’ve joined forces with the estate of...
Engineered Garments And Vans Work On Leather Checkerboard Slip-Ons
The NEPENTHES umbrella has had a quite a time in the spotlight with regards to footwear collaborations, continuing to push their unique brand of design...