On the 16th of March 2016, Vans brought together 50 years of “Off The Wall” heritage in action sports, art, music and street culture for a worldwide celebration of creative expression at the House of Vans. Vans’ legacy was brought to life in ten cities across the globe to celebrate its 50th anniversary alongside the extended… Read more »
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HISTORY101: The Vans Slip-On Pro ’82
In typical rebellious teen fashion, a band of SoCal secondary school students are fixated on subjects outside conventional education curriculum: sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. Smells like the 80s, doesn’t it, but that’s because it is. In 1982, the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High hit the silver screen with that as it’s backdrop. Based on… Read more »
HISTORY101: The Vans Mid Skool Pro ’79
The Z-Boys skateboarding team has already been mentioned a couple of times here, but they’re worth repeated acknowledgement as far as the skateboard culture is concerned. While this Californian group has collectively defined the pavement-surfing activity as we now know it, today we will focus on a particular Z-Boy that was well woven into the… Read more »
HISTORY101: The Vans Era Pro ’76
As an original Z-Boy and co-founder of the Powell-Peralta skate gear company, Stacy Peralta is a name that resonates profoundly within the skateboarding scene. He stands as one of the pioneers of modern skateboarding, and one part of a group of Californian youths that popularised the low-to-the-ground, aggressive form of riding back in the mid 70s.… Read more »
HISTORY101: The Vans Authentic Pro ’74
Smack dab in the middle of the 70s, a band of California natives made their début on the competitive skateboarding scene, where upright freestyle skating reigned. Ironically, while skateboarding is commonly linked to spontaneity, freedom of expression and rebellion against the norm, at the time the sport was rigid in the sense that no new… Read more »
HISTORY101: The Vans Authentic Pro ’66
“Duke, I can make you a pair of shoes out of that Hawaiian shirt.” – Paul Van Doren, to Duke Kahanamoku Often, it is a chance meeting that is the progenitor of something beautiful. Serendipity, they call it. In the gorgeous Southern California seaside city of Huntington Beach back in 1966, home to a distinctive beach… Read more »
Celebrating 50 years of Creative Expression with the Story of Vans
In a tribute to the 50 year heritage of arguably the most iconic name in the streetwear scene, Vans has unleashed its most recent visual campaign that marries several artistic methods to highlight significant, “Off the Wall” moments throughout the brand’s illustrious existence. It’s gargantuan global footprint as the original action sports footwear and apparel brand… Read more »
Vans Joins Iconic Personalities to Honor the Legacy of the Sk8-Hi
Debuted on 1966, this legendary skate brand marks their 50th anniversary of the original action sports footwear and apparel. They will offer special product releases throughout the year, showcasing its timeless design and innovation by honoring the Sk8-Hi. First seen on the streets in 1978 and originally named as Style 38, nothing but this pair… Read more »