R. Crumb x Vans Mr. Natural SK8-HI
by Eugene Kan, May 5, 2009
Popular low-brow artist R. Crumb and his well-known aesthetic is now at the center of an upcoming collaboration with Vans. R. Crumb’s Mr. Natural character and his iconic beard is set against a clean white deconstructed SK8-HI ($60 USD). The foxing band features the title “Mr. Natural” as this presents one of a total of four drops. Other releases will include a Fritz the Cat Slip-On ($52 USD) and two Vans Vault releases, the “Modern America” Chukka ($85 USD) and the “Keep on Truckin’” Authentic ($90 USD). Available starting October 1st, 2009.
Source: LA Times
[...] If you smelled a collaboration between Vans and mustache drawn, Robert Crumb, then its probably not your upper lip. Underground artist, Robert Crumb recently collaborated with Vans on a series of four models set to release on October 1st. R. Crumb’s long-bearded Mr. Natural is seen on this SK8 Hi ($60) and Fritz the Cat will be seen on a classic slip-on ($52) in the Classic Vans Collection. Vans Vault will house the “Modern America” Chukka ($95) and a “Keep on Truckin” Authentic ($90). Whether you’re a fan of Crumb or beards, either way, these are a mustache for your collection. via Hypebeast [...]
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[...] Today we get an early preview from the LA Times of the upcoming collaboration of Vans and R.Crumb. The artist worked on the Sk8 Hi for Fall 2009. The sneaker comes in all white with a canvas upper and features the artists graphics on the upper and the sole. There will also be a slip-on in the general release along with the above Sk8 Hi. Furthermore R.Crumb also worked on two sneakers for the Vans Vault Collection, that we can hopefully show you soon. Via Hypebeast. [...]