WORDS Michaela Stehr PHOTOS courtesy of vans.co.za
In celebration of the spirit of playfulness and creativity, the new collab between vans and Crayola is inspired by imagination, self-expression and colour.
Over a decade after their initial 2010 collab, the iconic sport and fashion brand and well-known art supply staple have joined forces in a new fresh range of apparel, accessories and sneakers. “Crayola encourages everyone to “step up” and colour outside the lines,” said Warren Schorr, Vice President of Business Development & Global Licensing, Crayola. “We are excited to reunite with Vans to offer a collection with a fresh take on creativity.”
The collection includes the Authentic™ Van Doren Inspired and Authentic™ DIY/Sketch Your Way styles, updated with playful colouring-book style repeat prints that give the shoes an artistic edge The white upper of the ComfyCush SK8-Hi®, for kids, is a blank canvas ready to be personalised to make them uniquely “yours”.
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Apparel and accessories include durable cotton tees and hoodies adorned with hand-drawn illustrations, a brushed poly backpack with printed details and Vans x Crayola crew socks.
The Vans x Crayola Collection is now available at select retailers and at Vans.co.za.
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