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
The BLENDS x Vault By Vans “Unreleased Pack” Revives Previously Unused Ideas
BLENDS was and will continue to be one of Vault By Vans dearest partners, as the retailer is often credited for creating some of the...
The Second BAPE x Vans Collection Arrives On February 26th
While nearly 5,500 miles apart, BAPE and Vans have bridged the distance yet again for another head-to-toe collection. Similar to their first venture from Fall...
WTAPS Draws From Classic Militaria For Their Newest Vault By Vans Collaboration
Founded by Tetsu Nishiyama, WTAPS has offered “uparmored” militaria for over 25 years; and within that time, they’ve collaborated with a number of key players...
Sandy Liang’s Third Vans Collaboration Is All About ’90s Nostalgia
Having such a personal connection to New York, Sandy Liang often channels the city through every design. And with her third collaborative collection alongside Vans,...
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...
END Presents MASTERMIND’s Latest Collaboration With Vault By Vans
MASTERMIND, similar to CdG, is an expert of collaboration, teaming up with the likes of Dr. Martens, Mitchell & Ness, Suicoke, and many, many others....
Delivery Confirmed: Vans And The USPS Set To Release Officially Licensed Collection
Is the United States Postal Service the next hot entity in sneaker collabs? While making some headlines earlier in 2021 for Nike’s not-so-hidden reference to...
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...