VANS ASIAN ARTIST COLLECTION
Vans has teamed up with three up-and-coming Asian artists, Bolin, Mark SBTG, and Rarebirth, to release a collaborative shoe based on the theme of "skateboarding-inspired street culture."
The unique vision and creativity of each artist is combined with VANS' OFF THE WALL spirit to create a collection full of personality that expresses each artist's creativity through the shoes.
Release date: Friday, October 18, 2024 00:00
>> vn000cs0z0x VANS KNU SKOOL × BOLIN GREEN/GREY ¥13,750
>> vn000bw5bpr VANS AUTHENTIC × MARK SBTG BLACK/MARSHMALLOW ¥11,000
>> vn000sdneig VANS CHUKKA PUSH LS × RAREBIRTH CHOCOLATE/LIGHT BEIGE ¥10,450
Bolin
Chinese artist Bolin is known for his symbolic black watercolor paintings. He creates one-of-a-kind works that use ancient Chinese painting techniques while skillfully depicting modern themes and people.
Mark SBTG ( Mark Sabotage)
Singaporean artist Mark SBTG is a skater, sneaker enthusiast, and designer. He specializes in customizing shoes and designing streetwear, and has made his mark on the fashion world through collaborations with famous brands such as IWC and the passionate support of sneaker collectors.
Rarebirth
Rarebirth, from Seoul, Korea, is a graphic and visual artist who has worked on album covers for famous musicians such as Jay Park, Crush, and Zico. While he has a strong connection to hip-hop, he has also collaborated on the popular game "EA SPORTS FIFA 2023" and is active in many areas.
VANS KNU SKOOL × BOLIN
Based on the KNU SKOOL, reminiscent of 90s skate shoes, the main colors are gray and green. The whimsical illustration of a skater with a heart-shaped head gives this shoe a pop impression. The story expressed in this collection to celebrate the love, passion, and pursuit of freedom of skaters is called "Love in the Sky."
VANS AUTHENTIC × MARK SBTG
This model is inspired by the passion for punk rock culture, fusing the bone motif that embodies punk with skate culture. The vivid contrast of the black body and bright pink is very striking. The toe area has a leather bone motif patch, making for an impactful design.
VANS CHUKKA PUSH LS × RAREBIRTH
This collection will feature the new character "Vans Knight" as the motif for the shoe "CHUKKA PUSH LS". "Vans Knight" is a character inspired by the virtues of knights, and by combining it with the spirit of skate culture, it represents courage, resilience and conviction, while the tonal embroidery on the tongue creates a medieval atmosphere. The main colors of the collection are warm chocolate martini and dessert taupe to match the fall/winter season.
