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Vans OTW 2011 Holiday Cobern

September 14, 2011Style
Vans OTW unveils its 2011 holiday Cobern to a roster already featuring the Alomar, Bedford, Pritchard and Woessner.  The moc-toed Cobern has a boat shoe look without any of the overt bells and whistles that push it into a "summer in the Hamptons" typecasted look. Made from...
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The Vans DQM General Store New York

September 12, 2011Style
The Vans DQM General shop is DQM's second brick and mortar store in collaboration with skate company Vans. Located in the heart of SoHo, the store fuses DQM's authenticity with the timeless heritage of the Vans brand to create a shop geared towards the growing skateboarding...
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Vans 2011 Fall Escuela “Italian Leather”

September 12, 2011Style
A good upper material is as important to a sneaker as a good pair of trustworthy soles. For Fall 2011, Vans presents a touch of Italian sophistication to their familiar old school sneaker by incorporating all-black premium Italian leather. From a visual standpoint, this handsome...
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Vans OTW 2011 Fall/Winter Ludlow Collection

September 11, 2011Style
Offered above are the new colorways of Vans’s understated Ludlow model that’s part of its OTW line. Crafted from different materials that exude the line’s premium appeal, this season’s Ludlow model comes in different materials including canvas, oiled suede, full grain...
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Dimitri Coste x Vans OTW Larkin

September 6, 2011Style
New from the French artist and photographer Dimitri Coste comes a collaboration with Vans OTW. As part of the European OTW crew, Coste needed only to wait a little bit before he got his own shot at designing a model. Choosing the Larkin, however, Dimitri immediately...
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Supreme x Vans 2011 Fall/Winter Footwear Collection Preview

September 5, 2011Style
Here we have a preview of the upcoming Supreme x Vans collaboration for the fall/winter season. Several bright colorways will be available in both the Era and Sk8-Hi models. Suede toe and heel areas have been mixed in with an interesting fly print upper. Supreme and Vans...
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A.P.C. x Vans Vault Footwear

August 31, 2011Style
After plenty of rumors and preview shots, the A.P.C. for Vans Vault release has finally been debuted in its entirety. The collaboration includes two chukka boots and a Vans LX low-top, all with minimal branding and leather laces. Design features include reinforced ankle...
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Changedesign x Italia Independent x Vans Chukka Boot

August 29, 2011Style
Italian creative firm Changedesign and its founder Renato Motagner re-engineer the classic Vans Chukka for a new partnership alongside the Italia Independent brand. Taking an innovative approach, Montagner brings influence from several different areas of sport, technology,...
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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 2011 Fall/Winter Cuerpo LX

August 29, 2011Style
Vans Vault updates some new releases which include the Cuerpo LX. The simple low top features only a handful of pieces that form the upper. A visible white stitching contrasts against a tan-colored underlay. The Vans Vault 2011 fall/winter Cuerpo LX should be available now at...
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SLAP S’mores: Max Schaaf Video Part 2

August 26, 2011Style
SLAP Magazine sits down with former professional skateboarder Max Schaaf to talk about his new shoe from Vans that's designed in collaboration with Schaaf's 4Q Condition Shop in Oakland, CA. Previously debuted, SLAP and Schaff check out what went behind creating the waxed...
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Vans Vault 2011 Fall Sk8-Hi Taka Hayashi LX

August 25, 2011Style
Fall 2011 welcomes a couple of new colorways in the Sk8-Hi Taka Hayashi LX. Sporting even more of a premium look than the initial Spring 2011 drop, this fall version boasts a leather-wrapped midsole, making way to premium leather/suede uppers along with various intricate details...
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A.P.C. x Vans Vault LX Preview

August 24, 2011Style
A.P.C. are rumored to be in the works regarding an upcoming Vans Vault release. A preview into a low-top model seen here is along the lines of what you'd expect from A.P.C., including a minimalist approach to the upper with contrast brought on by some raw leather lacing. The...
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Primitive x Vans 2012 Spring Footwear Preview @ S.L.A.T.E.

August 24, 2011Style
Primitive continues the collaborative footwear projects with a new set of designs produced by Vans and Vans OTW. Featured at S.L.A.T.E. was a denim version of the Bedford, with premium leather uppers and hiking-style laces, as well as the classic Half Cab in a cable knit motif....
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Vans Downtown Showdown London 2011 Video Recap

August 23, 2011HBTV
On Saturday, August 20, 2011, Old Spitalfields Market in East London was host to over 10,000 visitors as Vans held the biggest skateboard event to ever take place in the UK. As a significant amount of prize money was on the line, the ten European skate teams that competed in the...
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