Au Départ Presents F&F Vans Authentic Collab

Covered in the brand’s signature leather pattern.

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Summary

  • The low-top sneaker is covered in premium leather.
  • The exclusive release will not be available for sale.

After relaunching its beloved kicks with COMME des GARÇONS, Vans joins French leather goods expert Au Départ on a luxurious Authentic sneaker made exclusively for friends & family.

The classic Vans Authentic model gets a premium rebuild courtesy of Au Départ, covering the low-top sneaker in its signature monogram leather. First introduced in 1910, the brand’s geometric pattern plays with dots, stripes, and squares, resulting in a patriotic design inspired by France’s natural outlines.

Often used across Au Départ’s signature travel bags, the tri-hued leather takes over the Vans Authentic — converting an everyday staple into a statement piece emitting opulence and class that crosses borders.

Take a closer look at the Au Départ x Vans Authentic F&F collaboration in the gallery above.

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