In the Land of Dogs, Monsters, & Luxe Vans
It's an UNDERCOVER world, and we're just living it alongside the dogs, monsters, and luxe Vans skate shoes.
Jun Takahashi's fashion label returns with a new Vans OTW collaboration, featuring scary yet adorable Old Skool 36 and Era 95 sneakers.
And with Vans' high-end line involved, expect top-tier craftsmanship.
The newest Vans project brings together two Takahashi favorites, his dog and artist Joseph Baqué. The Era 95 sneaker features embroidered Jack Russell Terriers, drawn by Takahashi and inspired by the designer's own tail-wagging best friend.
On the other hand, the collaborative Old Skool features Baqué's half monster, half human creatures.
Baqué's work isn't often out on display like this. Up until 2007, his drawings hadn't seen the light in nearly four decades.
UNDERCOVER x Vans ultimately arrives as another rare glimpse into the artist's world of surreal monsters.
The latest isn't the first artful Vans skate shoe from UNDERCOVER, either. The brand once made "anarchic" sneakers with the skateboarding brand. And next season only promises more beautiful chaos from the two minds.
In the meantime, UNDERCOVER's FW25 Vans collab is scheduled to release on October 29 on Vans' website, with the shoes ranging between $120 and $135.
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