VALENTINO GARAVANI AND VANS

Following the success of the first collaboration launched in September 2025, Maison Valentino presents the Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers from the Cruise 2026 collection by Creative Director Alessandro Michele.

This new release introduces six styles that seamlessly merge Valentino’s unmistakable design codes with Vans’ legendary Slip-On silhouette.

Rooted in Vans’ heritage, the Classic Slip-On is one of the most recognizable sneakers in footwear history. Introduced in 1977 and designed with simplicity, comfort and skater attitude in mind, it has seen countless colorways, collaborations and limited-edition drops over the years. Beyond shifting trends and generations, the Slip-On has remained a timeless icon – a symbol of individuality, creativity and a rebellious spirit.

The selection includes six unisex variations, proposed in multiple patterns and finished with co-branded insoles. Alongside the black/red and black/pink VLogo Checkerboard, the lineup also features the VLogo Checkerboard with big dots, and the Tropical Leaves pattern. Among the different styles, the edition showcasing the playful Valentino Le Chat de la Maison motif returns for this second chapter. A new addition to the collaboration is the design featuring the Cherryfic pattern.

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

The Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers from the Cruise 2026 collection will be available starting January 15th on Valentino.com and in Valentino boutiques worldwide. They will also be sold on Vans.com and at the Vans flagship store in Paris.

CREDITS
Creative Director: Alessandro Michele 
Artwork & Music: @EDGLRD 
Models: Aimee Byrne @aimee._.byrne
Harry Browse @harry_browse
Weiyi Fang @weiyifang_314
Yifan Lv @lvyifan9.1 

Drop 1: Authentic

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.

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