The print itself is a rare vintage embellishment that was first used by Vans in the ’80s, and Barneys has elevated it a notch by embroidering the whimsical dinosaurs directly onto the upper instead of using a simple printed canvas. The collection consists of six shoes in total: black/white Vans Slip-On Discount and Vans Authentics plus a black Vans Sk8-Hi and a kids-only
black Vans Slip-On Womens, all of which are completed with classic Vans touches like white rubber midsoles, jazz stripe side detailing, and retro metal eyelets.
A Vans Authentic and Vans Slip-On Mens. Both of the special shoes call upon a classic Vans black and white color palette, adorning the black canvas uppers with large white retro polka dots that appear to feature special branding — possibly UNION and Vans logo hits. Small yellow UNION tags adorn the upper of each shoe for special pops of flair, and the look is then completed with a classic white midsole.
Nepenthes’ influence on the world of Japanese streetwear continues to grow with the help of its numerous subsidiaries the likes of Engineered Garments and Needles. After the latter just released a collaborative collection of luxuriously crafted Vans Slip-On Sale, the former is set to lend its hand to the famed Ultra BOOST. Daiki Suzuki’s take on the Three Stripes classic boasts a colorful construction consisting of a thick Pimeknit base done up in royal blue with an array of hues on its midfoot Stripes as well as co-branded insoles sporting red and yellow.