Vans, the leading skateboarding brand, announces its latest collaboration with A BATHING APE (BAPE), the legendary Japanese streetwear icon. Together, Vans and BAPE merge their timeless aesthetics from Southern California and Harajuku.
The latest Vans x BAPE collection features the remastering of two of Vans’ iconic footwear styles: the Old Skool and the Sk8-Mid. Each piece in the collection seamlessly blends BAPE’s original graphics with Vans’ heritage. The Old Skool includes BAPE’s celebrated camouflage print in various colors across the quarter panels. Additionally, it features a vulcanized rubber design of BAPE’s signature Shark symbol on the forefoot. The Sk8-Mid showcases the green camouflage pattern across the canvas. Both silhouettes reimagine Vans’ classic Sidestripe with the integration of BAPE’s STA logo.
With shared roots in street culture and the pursuit of non-conformity, the collection honors streetwear trends from the ‘90s. This blend of history and modernity makes the collection unique.
BAPE Vans Summer 2024 Release Date
The BAPE x Vans Summer 2024 Collection will release on July 26, 2024. You can find it on BAPE.com, Vans.com, at A BATHING APE stores, and at select Vans retailers. Fans of both brands will appreciate this fusion of iconic styles.
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