Taka Hayashi

Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault TH Sierra Trek Hi LX

11 hours agoStyle
Continuing the successful Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault TH collaborations, the Japanese-born designer lays claim to the latest silhouette iteration titled the TH Sierra Trek Hi LX. Consistent with past footwear releases, the ongoing collaborative sees not only an original model...
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Vans Vault TH Engineer Boot LX

3 weeks agoStyle
Vans Vault steps in a new direction with its latest offering coming in the form of a stylish and bold high-top boot. The TH Engineer Boot LX is inspired by an outdoor sensibility while also combining a component of urban utility. Featuring a crepe outsole and super deluxe...
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Taka Hayashi x Billykirk x Vans Vault Collection

December 10, 2011Style
Vans Vault designer Taka Hayashi spins two new styles in collaboration Billykirk to create an excellent shoe and bag capsule available at Vans Vault dealers worldwide in early December 2011. The collection features the dress shoe-inspired Derby TH LX and Taka’s take on the...
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Vans Vault 2011 Fall/Winter Derby Taka Hayashi LX

August 29, 2011Style
From Vans's highly limited Vault collection comes the new Derby Taka Hayashi LX. The Derby shoes feature a mix of both suede and leather on the silhouette, along with a unique triangle design running on the toe and heel of the shoes. Construction details include crepe soles...
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Vans Vault Derby TH LX Grey

April 4, 2011Style
A new colorway arrives in this season's popular Derby TH LX from the Vans Vault collection. Sporting a grey suede upper, the crepe-soled shoes feature an intricate cut-out pattern with subtle hidden lace detailing on the tongue and contrasting stitching around the soles....
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Vans Vault Derby TH LX

February 1, 2011Style
Vans Vault sees the return of Taka Hayashi for another installment of the designer's unique rendition in footwear. Previewed last month, the Derby TH LX is a departure from traditional skatewear and introduces a more mature aesthetic which features a crepe outsole, suede...
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Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault 2010 Spring Sk8-Hi TH LX

December 8, 2010Style
Japanese designer Taka Hayashi has once again been enlisted by Vans to work on a model within their most premium line, the Vault series. The product of the collaboration is this innovative colorway of the Sk8-Hi LX, set for spring 2011. The boot uses an array of premium...
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Pendleton x Vans Vault Taka Hayashi Hi & Lo LX

December 1, 2010Style
Previewed back in the middle of the year, the latest project between Vans Vault and Taka Hayashi has begun hitting select retailers. Consisting of a high top and slip-on, the set see the emergence of Pendleton, as the iconic American company lends its signature fabrics to...
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Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault 2010 Holiday Akat LX

November 4, 2010Style
Another solid release from Vans Vault makes its way to select doors as we take a look into the Taka Hayashi Akat for Holiday 2010. Offered in three colorways, the shoes come in either a suede or premium leather option, all featuring the same styling that made these such a...
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Jon Warren from Vans on Taka Hayashi Interview

July 9, 2010Style
Having become such an integral part of Vans' ongoing success thanks to his design work, Jon Warren has worked together with Taka Hayashi to bring to life the Japanese American's creative visions. Shot recently at Bread & Butter Berlin, we discuss his work together with...
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Pendleton x Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault 2010 Fall Collection Preview

July 7, 2010Style
Continuing on the strength of the Vans Vault and Taka Hayashi collection is an upcoming capsule involving Pendleton. Some familiar design details are carried over into all new silhouettes with Pendleton's trademark fabrics. Available later this year as part of Syndicate's...
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Taka Hayashi: Pen & Paper

June 1, 2010Features
Given a unique opportunity, we were able to catch up with Vans' Taka Hayashi and speak of the many influences that have brought his masterful ideas to the forefront of this current sneaker landscape.
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Taka Hayashi for Vans Vault 2010 Spring Collection

April 2, 2010Uncategorized
Influenced by traditionally crafted Native American goods, vintage military surplus and craftsmanship from 1960’s Italian-made footwear, Taka Hayashi presents his latest designs for the Vans Vault campaign. Spring/Summer 2010 introduces us to two new silhouettes in the...
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Taka Hayashi for Vans Vault 2010 Spring Preview

December 18, 2009Uncategorized
As the flood gates begin to open for the Spring season, Vans Vault gives us the official scoop into what the continued Taka Hayashi range has in store for Spring 2010. Only a preview of what's to come, the barrage of premium textiles and construction is apparent within three...
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Taka Hayashi x Triple Crown of Surfing 2009 x Vans Authentic SF

October 21, 2009Uncategorized
As a title sponsor to the Triple Crown of Surfing, Vans release a commemorative Authentic SF. Done in the official colors of the event, the shoe features a black upper with a tonal wave-like pattern. Orange highlights are used sparingly with a blue outsole. Unlike the...
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