The Maison Valentino Milanese house has teamed up with the skater fire Vans and released an exclusive sneaker collection. The Valentino Garavani X Vans Sneakers were first shown on the catwalk of the Valentino autumn/winter 2025/26 collection by Alessandro Michele in Paris. The name Valentino Garavani refers to the full name of the Italian designer Valentino, Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani.
The collection comprises six different models for women and men. All sneakers are provided with a Valentino Vlogo signature and have co-branded insoles that underline the collaboration between Valentino Garavani and Vans.
The classic vans authentic were newly thought of by designer Alessandro Michele and still remain true to their roots: robust canvas, classic low-top form and the characteristic rubber sole in the waffle pattern-supplemented by new color variants and design elements.
Alessandro Michele only took over the chief designer post at the traditional Italian house last year and previously worked for Gucci for a long time, of which nine years as chief designer.
From September 19, the sneakers will be available worldwide in Valentino boutiques, Vans Flagship Store London and in Vans website.