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Vault by Vans Drops the Cut and Paste Pack of Collage Styles

— September 18, 2020 — Fashion
Vault by Vans unveils its latest 'Cut and Paste pack' of footwear options that take Vans sneaker models as the base foundation. There are over half a dozen silhouettes including the Slip-On, the Sk8-Hi, Era, Old Skools, the Authentic, Rowley, and the Half Cab in addition to the MTE line as well.

The 'finished products' named the Cap Mask Hi and the Cap Mash Lo are designed to look like DIY projects. The Cap Mash Hi features a high-cut silhouette with elements drawn from both the Half Cab and the Sk8-Hi. The Cap Mash Lo showcases the familiar Old Skool model as the base shape detailed with components that are drawn from the Era silhouette.

Image Credit: Vans
Trend Themes
1. Reconstructed Footwear - Opportunity for making unique footwear designs by combining elements from different sneaker models.
2. Cut and Paste Aesthetic - Trend of creating a DIY-like look in fashion by using collage-style designs on sneakers.
3. Customizable Sneaker Packs - Growing demand for sneaker options that allow users to mix and match different components for personalized styles.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing manufacturing techniques that enable easy customization of sneakers with mix-and-match components.
2. Fashion Design - Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with collage-style designs and reconstructed footwear in their collections.
3. Online Retail - Potential for online retailers to offer personalized sneaker customization options and curated cut-and-paste sneaker packs.
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