Vans and A BATHING APE® Unveil Latest Collaboration

A Fusion of Iconic Streetwear and Timeless Classics.

2024-07-25

Costa Mesa, CALIF. (JUL 25, 2024) - 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 originated from Southern California and Harajuku.

The latest Vans x BAPE^® collection features the remastering of two of Vans’ iconic footwear styles – the Old SkoolTM and the Sk8-Mid. Each piece in the collection seamlessly blends BAPE^®’s original graphics with Vans’ heritage. The Old SkoolTM includes BAPE^®’s celebrated camouflage print in a variety of colors across the quarter panels, as well as a vulcanized rubber design of BAPE^®’s signature Shark symbol on the forefoot. The Sk8-Mid features the green camouflage pattern across the canvas, while both silhouettes reimagine Vans’ classic SidestripeTM with the integration of BAPE^®’s STA logo.

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.