Vans x Sandy Liang

This spring, Vans is collaborating for the third time with Sandy Liang, a well-known designer from New York’s Lower East Side, for another footwear and apparel collection. Inspired by the ’90s and childhood nostalgia, Sandy Liang has once again put her distinctive stamp on some of Vans’ most iconic classics.

With a passion for fashion, film, architecture and concept design, Sandy Liang embodies the creative lifestyle Vans is known for. Sandy’s design process has always been shaped by cultural and social influences and trends such as retro, sport femme, nostalgia and a lot of humour.

The Vans x Sandy Liang footwear and apparel collection includes playful interpretations of the classics. These include the Sk8-Hi Platform 2.0 embroidered with roses, the Style 73 DX in a retro inspiration and the Authentic 44 DX with a detachable small pocket in which Airpods can be stowed, for example. The most innovative highlight of the collection is the brand new Vans silhouette, which was developed by Sandy Liang himself: the Sk8-Hi Tapered Modular with a hi-top with a reduced, slim shaft, innovative lacing and a removable outsole.

Sandy deliberately opted for ironic graphics for both shoes and clothing. The second version of the Authentic 44 DX is a digitally printed copy of a shoe that Sandy hand-painted with happy butterflies. The design can also be found on the matching short-sleeved t-shirt, sweater and crossbody bag. The beloved Half Cab 33 DX has been updated with a Green Sherpa upper and a custom floral lace eyelet.

Highlights of the apparel line are casual statement pieces such as the workwear-inspired chore coat made of cotton canvas with all-over embroidery, patch pockets and a corduroy shaft, as well as the authentic chino and the Sherpa jacket with an all-over butterfly print. Playful accessories like the sherpa crossbody bag and the bucket hat made of cotton canvas with daisy embroidery round off the Vans x Sandy Liang collection.

This collection reflects the designer’s personal connection to New York City and reinterprets the most popular Vans silhouettes.

About vans

Vans®, a trademark of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), is the original brand for action sports footwear, apparel and accessories. The authentic Vans® collections are sold in 97 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans® has more than 2,000 retail locations worldwide, including owned, franchised and partner stores. The Vans® brand encourages creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture, and features progressive platforms such as Vans Checkerboard Day, Vans Park Series, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, Vans Custom Culture and Vans ‘ Cultural center and international music venue, the House of Vans.