mastermind JAPAN Gives the Vans Sk8-Hi a Skull-and-Crossbones Makeover

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mastermind JAPAN teams up with Vans for a small capsule release. In the capsule, we see a special edition of the Sk8-Hi model, and a long-sleeve tee.

Following mastermind JAPAN’s customary design language, the Sk8-Hi is clad in a black-and-white colorway, with its signature skull-and-crossbones graphic throughout the uppers. Subtle details like textured-black foxing, leather lining, and a rear heel zipper set this pair of Sk8-Hi apart from the rest.

The long-sleeve shirt follows a similar approach in design as co-branded text appears on the chest of the shirt, followed by a Vans checkerboard graphic and mastermind JAPAN skull printed on both of the sleeves.

Those interested, and are based in Japan, can find these at selected Vans Japan stockists on December 14.

For more footwear news, UGG Taps mastermind WORLD for an unexpected collaboration.

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