“Vivienne WestwoodAnglomania, one of the lines ofVans (VANS)The two companies have teamed up to create a collaboration model based on the classic Sk8-Hi, available only in Japan.
Vans' "Sk8-Hi" with stripes on the side was introduced in 1978. The Sk8-Hi was loved by many skaters, including for its ankle-covering functionality. Vivienne Westwood was at the forefront of the punk movement in London at the same time.
At the time, Vivienne used her experimental "Do It Yourself - D.I.Y." fashion design as a platform for political activism. On the back wall of the store, an upside-down image of London's Piccadilly Circus, taken from a postcard, was hung as a symbol of rebellion against tradition and a challenge to the status quo.
This collaboration features the Sk8-Hi in full color and monochrome with its Piccadilly Circus print. The vivid print has an outstanding presence.
This is a work of the best of both worlds, both of whom were cultural leaders at the same time. It is this kind of logical collaboration that will move the hearts of consumers.
Text_Rei Kawahara
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania × VANS
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