Marc Jacobs & Vans Might Have the Craziest Sneaker Collab This Year

Mind-bending motifs and unusual details might have just called this year’s collab game early.

Footwear
22,401 Hypes 0 Comments

In a year already heavy with collabs at the halfway point, Marc Jacobs and Vans may have just ended the 2017 game early. More than just your average cursory link-up, the collection goes heavy on customization, pushing the recognizable silhouette of the classic Slip-On as far as possible. While retaining its canvas construction — and with further creative contributions from the likes of Ava Nirui – borderline-psychedelic custom motifs and detailing take an old faithful in to strange new dimensions.

Scroll through the shots of the collection above and then check out another recent, slightly more down-tempo, Vans collaboration with Engineered Garments.

Read Full Article
Text By
Image Credit
Vans
Share this article
In this Article

What to Read Next

Marc Jacobs Taps Anna Sui for 40th-Anniversary Capsule
Fashion

Marc Jacobs Taps Anna Sui for 40th-Anniversary Capsule

Featuring a co-branded varsity jacket and an illustrative Snapshot Bag.

Marc Jacobs Reunites With Artist Stephen Sprouse for 40th-Anniversary Tote Bag
Fashion

Marc Jacobs Reunites With Artist Stephen Sprouse for 40th-Anniversary Tote Bag

The duo first collaborated on a historic trunk collection in 2000, while Jacobs served as Louis Vuitton’s creative director.

Pharrell Announces Jackson Wang JOOPITER Auction and Marc Jacobs Reunites With Stephen Sprouse in This Week's Top Fashion News
Fashion 

Pharrell Announces Jackson Wang JOOPITER Auction and Marc Jacobs Reunites With Stephen Sprouse in This Week's Top Fashion News

Stay up to date on the latest industry headlines.


Marc Jacobs' Taps Lil Uzi Vert, FKA Twigs, and More for 40th Anniversary Spring 2024 Campaign
Fashion

Marc Jacobs' Taps Lil Uzi Vert, FKA Twigs, and More for 40th Anniversary Spring 2024 Campaign

Also featuring Lila Moss, Bladee, Dakota Fanning, Juergen Teller, and Cindy Sherman.

visvim, Needles, TAKAHIROMIYASHITA the SoloIst. & More Feature in This "Far East End" Editorial
Fashion

visvim, Needles, TAKAHIROMIYASHITA the SoloIst. & More Feature in This "Far East End" Editorial

A carefully-curated Tokyo showcase.

Hookie Creates the "Black Mamba" Out of a 1973 Honda CB550
Automotive

Hookie Creates the "Black Mamba" Out of a 1973 Honda CB550

Sleek and streamlined.

Felipe Pantone Wants to Create Artwork That Transcend Physical Boundaries
Art 

Felipe Pantone Wants to Create Artwork That Transcend Physical Boundaries

The enigmatic artist offers personal gems at his new “PLANAR DIRECTION” exhibit.

Engineered Garments & Vans Just Made the Classic Slip-On LX Even More Classic
Footwear

Engineered Garments & Vans Just Made the Classic Slip-On LX Even More Classic

The latest mismatched collaboration from the two brands.

Snoop Dogg Narrates a Special Reptile Edition of 'Plizzanet Earth'
Entertainment

Snoop Dogg Narrates a Special Reptile Edition of 'Plizzanet Earth'

“I think he had Geico.”


Spotlight: Bandulu
Fashion 

Spotlight: Bandulu

A closer look at the brand ‘faking’ its way into fashion.

Clément Balavoine Designs Suits That Are Fit for Space
Fashion

Clément Balavoine Designs Suits That Are Fit for Space

Spacesuits aren’t just for the movies.

London's Finest Turned up the Heat on the Final Day of LFWM 2018
Fashion 

London's Finest Turned up the Heat on the Final Day of LFWM 2018

More fire on the final day.

You Can Soon Smell Like IKEA
Design

You Can Soon Smell Like IKEA

Byredo is bottling IKEA’s scent.

Diddy, Drake, & Beyoncé Are the Highest-Paid Celebrities
Entertainment

Diddy, Drake, & Beyoncé Are the Highest-Paid Celebrities

See who else made the Forbes list.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.