In a world that is often shaped by Fast Fashion, a collaboration that relies on craftsmanship, attention to detail and sustainability works so much differently. OTW by Vans and the Japanese label FDMTL present their sixth joint capsule collection-a tribute to high-quality workwear, denim culture and the beauty of the imperfect.
FDMTL-a fixture in the Japanese denim segment-is known for precise processing and deep respect for traditional techniques. The brand is now transferring this philosophy to the world of sneakers: with a reinterpretation of two Vans icons, the Old Skool 36 EK and the Half CAB 33 EK.
The collection takes up the centuries -old Sashiko – a Japanese embroidery technology in which decorative stitches combine several layers of textile. OTW BY VANS translated this principle into a modern, graphic pattern and implemented it with the help of its engineered knit technology. The result: sneakers with a tactile, multi -layered look that appears technically innovative and at the same time poetic.
The details make the difference: contrasting white seams, fine perforations, a “citadel” blue outsole and a subtle marshmallow accent. The Half CAB is also equipped with a woven FDMTL label-subtle and yet expressive. The entire line breathes the DNA of both brands: timeless, progressive and deep in the cultural craft.
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