Off the back of their 50th anniversary celebrations, Vans pay homage to the iconic checkerboard motif with a new collection consisting of several key styles.
The checkerboard pattern has grown to become as representative of the brand as the side stripe logo and trademark waffle outsole, having been applied to rework pretty much all of the brands most popular styles over the years. Listening to the community around them is something that Vans does so well and has ensured the brand has continued to remain relevant to this day. The original checkerboard design drew inspiration from the youth of their native California who were drawing the pattern over the simple canvas upper to customise their Vans. Needless to say once Vans picked up on the trend and decided to apply the pattern themselves, it was an instant hit with their fans and continues to be a mainstay in the brands line up today.
To celebrate the designs' role in Vans rich history, the brand have put together a new collection featuring the Old Skool, Slip-On, Sk8-Hi and the new Dazie-Hi silhouette, sitting alongside a range of apparel and accessories. A vibrant seasonal palette of Spruce Yellow, Rhubarb Burgundy, Citadel Blue and Espresso Brown gives a nod to Vans' Southern Cali roots, and compliments the checkerboard detailing.
The Vans Spring 2016 Checkerboard Collection is now available online and at select retailers.
