Valentino Garavani and Vans Exclusive Collaboration

Built on the Vans Authentic, the original silhouette introduced in 1966, Valentino Garavani and Vans reinterpret this classic through Alessandro Michele’s vision. This time-honored shoe keeps its authenticity alive with sturdy canvas uppers in a range of colorways. With its classic low-top design and iconic rubber waffle outsole, this sneaker continues to embody a timeless attitude across generations.

The selection includes six variations for both women and men, proposed in multiple patterns and finished with co-branded insoles. Among the different styles, the edition featuring the playful Valentino Le Chat de la Maison motif will be exclusively offered through Valentino boutiques, Valentino.com and the Vans flagship store on Oxford Street in London.

Maison Valentino introduces the Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers, an exclusive collaboration that brings together Vans’ authentic spirit with the Maison’s unmistakable identity.

First unveiled on the runway of Valentino Le Méta Théâtre Des Intimités, the Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection by Creative Director Alessandro Michele presented in Paris last March, the sneakers appeared as a defining element of selected looks.

Each pair comes in special packaging highlighting the Vans checkerboard motif, reimagined with the Valentino VLogo Signature.

The Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers will launch on Valentino.com on September 12th and will be available in Valentino boutiques worldwide, Vans.com and at the Vans flagship store in London starting from September 19th.

A creative dialogue between two distinct worlds, the Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers embody a shared vision of authenticity and individuality.

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The campaign video and images were generated using AI, based on original visual material captured during the Valentino Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités show. All featured imagery was used with the informed consent of the models here portrayed and of all the talents involved in the execution of the show.

Credits
Creative Director: Alessandro Michele
Artwork: @EDGLRD
Music: @Aniports

Models:
Bukwop: @bukwopkir
Shane: @mama_trucker
Weiyi: @weiyifang_314
Paul: @paulthemontley

MAISON VALENTINO
Maison Valentino was founded in 1960 in Rome by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti. An enduring symbol of crafting excellence, creativity and uniqueness, Valentino continues to inspire individuality by redefining the values of mastery and emotional beauty that are deeply intertwined with its roots as the most established Italian Maison de Couture. The Company is led by Chief Executive Officer Riccardo Bellini with Creative Director Alessandro Michele. The collections include Haute Couture, Valentino women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, Valentino Garavani Accessories, Valentino Eyewear, and Valentino Beauty by L'Oréal.

www.valentino.com

About Vans
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the leading skateboarding and original action sports footwear, apparel, and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in more than 100 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors, and international offices. Vans® has more than 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand inspires and empowers everyone to live “Off the Wall” embodying the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless drive to push culture across action sports, music, art and design.Vans, “Off the Wall” Since ’66.

www.vans.com