UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
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UNDERCOVER works together with Vans OTW to give the luxe skate shoes a makeover highlighting the words "Anarchy is the Key." The design is a self-referential art piece that decorates a range of Vans sneakers. The canvas is the Vans Era and the Sk8-Mid shoes which are adorned with classic UNDERCOVER emblems with a simple color palette. The hues are led by black, white, and red, with some blue.
The Vans Era is designed with a signature checkerboard graphic with a Dracula hand which has been seen on UNDERCOVER's roster for Fall/Winter 2015. Notably, the shoes are also lined with leather for an elevated look. The 90s-inspired Sk8-Mid shoes are wrapped in the aforementioned words "Anarchy is the Key."
Image Credit: Vans, Nayquan Shuler
The Vans Era is designed with a signature checkerboard graphic with a Dracula hand which has been seen on UNDERCOVER's roster for Fall/Winter 2015. Notably, the shoes are also lined with leather for an elevated look. The 90s-inspired Sk8-Mid shoes are wrapped in the aforementioned words "Anarchy is the Key."
Image Credit: Vans, Nayquan Shuler
Trend Themes
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3. 90s Nostalgia in Modern Fashion - The resurgence of 90s-themed design elements in contemporary clothing appeals to both older audiences and younger generations seeking retro trends.
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3. Art-influenced Consumer Goods - Everyday products transformed by artist collaborations offer consumers a way to engage with art in practical, wearable forms.
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