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Stüssy for Vans Summer ’17
There are no two brands that epitomize Southern California street style more than Stüssy and Vans. It would make sense then that their relationship has been a long and fruitful one. Back when collaborations between companies were still a foreign concept to most, they unleashed their first joint creation, which is now highly coveted alongside all the other footwear they have since created. Where as in the past you might have seen more overt design motifs that signal Stüssy or Vans, these shoes feel a bit more like a victory lap, a quiet celebration of the essential essence that makes each of these companies so special.
Each model is fabricated in premium leathers, 10 oz. Drill Canvas and Pig Skin, which combine to create a shoe that manages to look both tough and luxurious. The color palette is classic Stüssy, utilizing the dusty earth tones that have been a brand staple since they were first used in the iconic Beach Short way back in the 1980s. Leather waves of blue and rose intermingle with various shades of sand, creating shoes that look crafted by Mother Nature herself.
STÜSSY FOR VAULT BY VANS “ROOTZ” COLLECTION
Utilizing the original design specs of the Old Skool, the Stüssy Tom Tom print is revived on the OG Style 36 LX. First drawn by Shawn Stüssy in 1986, the Tom Tom pattern reappears on the medial and lateral sides of the skate lace-up. Soft suede and neon green overlays further emphasize the Style 36’s new wave-inspired aesthetic.
The Stüssy Bones print first debuted in 1988 and resurfaces this season as a collage pattern on the OG Era LX. Influenced by the ‘80s skate scene, the allover motif reemerges in its original black and white form over the toe ramp and midfoot of the retro low top. Contrast coloring at the ankle counter and lining put the finishing touches on this special color-up of the OG Era LX.
Introduced more than 25 years ago, the Stüssy 8 Ball print marks its return on the quarter panels on the OG Sk8-Hi LX. The arrangement has become one of Stüssy’s most celebrated patterns since its 1991 introduction. Vans iconic high-top presents two colorways for release with a Black/White and Black/Black styles that are outfitted with the print. The all-black edition of the OG Sk8-Hi LX will be available at select Stüssy flagship stores while the rest of the collection will retail at key Vault by Vans stockists.
Alongside the release of Vault by Vans, Stussy has released a quiver of apparel titled “Rootz”. The offering consists of the iconic 8-Ball, Tom Tom, Billboard & Buana Stock t-shirts, as well as bucket hats and snapbacks.
