OTH x Taka Hayashi x VANS Style 36 Originals LX
To commemorate the Vans – OTH Boutique’s second anniversary, Vans has teamed up with Taka Hayashi to design a special Style 36 Originals LX that is the epitome of “clean”. The Montreal, ready-to-wear retailer of urban high fashion sees the shoe as a stepping-stone for the upcoming … READ MORE
Taka Hayashi x VANS Vault TH Revere Hi LX – Suede Pack
A cross between vintage athletic footwear and VANS‘ own Sk8-Hi model, the Los Angeles-based designer Taka Hayashi created the VANS Vault TH Revere Hi LX through a selective process of integrating familiar design elements like leather sidestripe and vulcanized toe cap. In Black or Bossa Nova-colored suede, … READ MORE
Taka Hayashi x VANS Vault – “Palm Checker” Pack
In place of the usual lateral checkerboard panels, Japanese-American designer Taka Hayashi installed repetitive pattern of palm leaf silhouettes instead for his latest designs for VANS. Part of VANS Vault‘s Spring 2013 Collection, the curious alteration on the TH Cornice LX and TH Revere Hi LX reflects … READ MORE
Taka Hayashi x VANS Vault TH Cornice LX
As part of Vans Vault‘s Spring 2013 collection with preeminent designer Taka Hayashi, the TH Cornice LX stands out for its unique design and quality materials, presenting an attractive update to the classic chukka boot silhouette. Moc-toed detailing is crafted from premium suede, married to Horween leather … READ MORE
VANS Vault Taka Hayashi Capsule Collection – Spring 2013
For Spring 2013, Vans Vault continues its partnership with Taka Hayashi, launching a full-blown collection featuring apparel pieces to go along with a series of high-quality footwear. Those sneaker-boot hybrids take the form of the TH Engineer Boot Zip LX, built with Horween leather at the upper … READ MORE
The VANS DQM General – VANS Vault 10th Anniversary Exhibition
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Vans Vault, the upper tier imprint of the iconic Southern California brand that reinterprets classic footwear designs with premium materials and a refined aesthetic. Vans Vault has carved a unique identity for itself, helped by Vans‘ extensive archive that dates … READ MORE
Taka Hayashi x VANS Vault TH Sierra Dune LX
Following up on his Sierra Trek Hi from early in the year, Taka Hayashi introduces the TH Sierra Dune LX as part of the designer’s ongoing collaboration with Vans Vault. The boots carry a premium full-grain leather upper stacked atop a high-tread rugged outsole. Embossed decorative flourishes … READ MORE
The VANS DQM General “VANS For Winter” Editorial
It’s hard to believe now, but there was a time when the “Vans” name was practically synonymous with the brand’s checkerboard slip-ons. How times have changed. The past few seasons, Vans has increasingly encroached into the realm of seasonal quality footwear, offering up brand new silhouettes in … READ MORE
VANS Vault – Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Trunk Show – With Taka Hayashi | Event Recap
Last Thursday, October 18th, VANS DQM General in SoHo, New York, offered fans of VANS Vault a rare opportunity for – to meet and greet designer Taka Hayashi. Hayashi’s indirect methodology to design, where he sees each as extension to his artwork rather footwear, won the Southern … READ MORE
The VANS DQM General – Taka Hayashi Trunk Show | New York City
Fans of Taka Hayashi should take note of the upcoming trunk show event at VANS DQM General in New York City. The show will be a platform to preview the forthcoming Spring 2013 footwear and apparel collection, alongside his original artworks. Inspired by elements from mountaineering, design … READ MORE
