Vans and A BATHING APE® Unveil Latest Collaboration

A Fusion of Iconic Streetwear and Timeless Classics.

Vans X Bape
July 25, 2024

Costa Mesa, CALIF. (25 juli 2024) - Het toonaangevende skateboardmerk Vans kondigt zijn nieuwste samenwerking aan met A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) het legendarische Japanse streetwearicoon. Vans en BAPE® laten hun tijdloze looks uit respectievelijk Zuid-Californië en Harajuku samensmelten.

De nieuwste collectie van Vans x BAPE® is de remastering van twee iconische Vans-schoenen - de Old SkoolTM en de Sk8-Mid. In elk stuk van de collectie vloeien BAPE®’s originele graphics naadloos samen met het erfgoed van Vans. De Old SkoolTM heeft BAPE®’s alom geprezen camouflageprint in veelheid aan kleuren op de zijvlakken en een gevulcaniseerd rubber design van BAPE®’s typische sharksymbool op de voorvoet. De Sk8-Mid heeft het groene camouflagepatroon op het canvas, terwijl beide modellen de klassieke Vans SidestripeTM hebben geïntegreerd met het STA-logo van BAPE®.

Vans X Dime

With shared roots of street culture and the pursuit of non-conformity, the collection honors streetwear trends from the ‘90s. The Vans x BAPE® collaboration will be available to shop exclusively in Europe through Vans Family beginning July 26 and BAPE® stores worldwide beginning July 27, 2024.

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.


About A BATHING APE®

Founded in 1993 in the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo, A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) has been a pioneering force in Japanese streetwear. Known for its signature camo patterns and iconic designs such as the APE HEAD, BAPE STA™, and SHARK HOODIE, BAPE® has become a global streetwear institution. The brand continues to expand its influence across various lifestyle domains, including art, cosmetics, furniture, and toys.