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New Vans sneakers, “Authentic” with traditional Chinese motifs & “Slip-on” with hickeys

New Vans sneakers, “Authentic” with traditional Chinese motifs & “Slip-on” with hickeys

Japan: Vans collaborated with three artists to create the new “Off The Wall Pride Gallery Collection” sneakers and apparel, which will be available at Vans stores.

Collaboration with 3 artists

Authentic (OTW GALLERY) Caitlin Chang
Authentic (OTW GALLERY) Caitlin Chang, ¥9,900

The “Off The Wall Pride Gallery Collection” features artwork by three artists. The collection features sneakers, clothing, caps, bags, and other items designed to celebrate free self-expression.

Classic Slip-Ons with hickeys and friends’ names scattered on them

Classic Slip-On (OTW GALLERY) Sara Rosso
Classic Slip-On (OTW GALLERY) Sara Rosso ¥9,900

Vans’ iconic slip-on sneaker, the Classic Slip-On, projects a design by Sara Rosso, a photographer living in Milan, Italy. With the names of friends and associates and kismet prints throughout the upper and a handwritten message “LOVE CAN SAVE US” printed on the midsole, this pair expresses various forms of love and is full of presence.

The “Authentic” also features traditional Chinese motifs & embroidered flowers and animals.

Authentic (OTW GALLERY) Caitlin Chan
Authentic (OTW GALLERY) Caitlin Chan ¥9,900

The “Authentic” sneaker, with artwork by Hong Kong artist Caitlin Chan, features traditional Chinese imagery and elements, such as dragons and cloud motifs, interspersed with the Chosen Family The message “Chosen Family” is on.

Authentic (OTW GALLERY) Ashley Lukaszewski
Authentic (OTW GALLERY) Ashley Lukaszewski, ¥9,900

Designed by Los Angeles artist Ashley Lukaszewski, “Authentic” features impressive embroidery on a white upper. Flowers, animals, and people are drawn with a detailed touch like tattoos, creating a colorful finish.

Details
Vans “Off The Wall Pride Gallery Collection
Release date: July 1, 2022 (Friday)
Available at: Vans stores, ABC-Mart Grand Stage online store

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