Supporting the brand’s exclusive California Collection, Vans introduces it’s latest variation on the Authentic silhouette, with the CA Stained release for Spring/Summer 2012. Featuring a distress stained canvas upper, brown waxed laces and leather Vans labeling, the Stained Pack is offered in light blue and olive. Available at online at DQM the shoe retails at $65 USD.
Vans California has recently dropped a pair of sophisticated takes on the Era 59, which together comprise the “Nubuck & Wool” Pack. Optioned in green and black colorways, each colorway of course holds true to the name in featuring nubuck and wool upper construction. Waxed laces accompany each set, while a contrasting midsole has been placed underneath. Check your nearest Vans California dealer for availability.
Founded in whats become a symbol of the iconic sneaker company’s unique story, SINCE 66 taglines a narrative language and brand culture that has become authentically Vans. Honoring the manufacturer’s 46 year history, Vans’ OffTheWall.tv produced the emotionally-charged short film, aptly titled SINCE 66, aimed at capturing the true essence of the brand’s organic skate-centric sub-culture that has grown to inspire tastemakers from every walk of life. Highlighting some of the company’s closets friends and most notable personalities the 6:53 minute video features Steven Van Doren, Ray Barbee, Leila Hurst, Steve Caballero, Keith Morris, Stephen Murray, Tony Alva, Russ Pope, Curren Caples, Classic and Christian Hosoi.
Vans“It was never about waving around the brand like a flag. It was always about the people.” – Steven Va Doren
Releasing it’s newest Vans shoe collaboration, NYC skate-fashion touchpoint, DQM, introduces the Harrington Lo Madero. A purely Vans Madero silhouette, the Harrington Lo will be available in red, navy and green herringbone cotton canvases, each complimented by a classic plaid cotton lining. Designed with color block siped soles, custom striped/checked laces and gold foil printed ‘New York’ & DQM General logos at the leather heel tab & insole, respectively, the collaboration is a product of the city’s refined skateboard style. Also, being released with the Harrington Lo Madero are custom DQM for Vans pique cotton polo shirts in three corresponding colors, complete with ‘The General’ logo embroidered on the chest, color block socks with print on the foot, and a pair of Vans Spicoli sunglasses in tortoise shell with ‘The General’ branding, in gold, on the arm. Dropping April 27, the Harrington Lo Pack will be available exclusively at The Vans DQM General and the DQM online store.
If you can’t tell already, we’re pretty excited about all the new spring collections coming out this season and shoes are a staple. The “Brushed Twill” collection by Vans California features their Authentic model in a variety of springful colorways. Included colors are white, soft pink, soft blue and yellow along with premium leather laces to match.
The Vans California Authentic “Brushed Twill” Collection will be available this spring at all authorized Vans California retailers.
Vault by Vans have just released their leather packed, Spring 2012, collection featuring the TH Engineer Boot LX, TH Sierra Trek LX, TH Sierra Trek Low, Authentic Premium LX and Slip-on Premium LX, each coming in two different color ways. Sold in select stores. www.vault.vans.com
