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Vans partners with Ernest to create first-ever skatable cardboard sneake

Footwear and apparel brand Vans has partnered with Ernest Packaging Solutions to create the unthinkable - the first-ever skatable sneaker made from cardboard. Developed as part of Ernest’s Cardboard Chaos series, the sneaker pays homage to Vans’ skate culture roots, innovative drive, and authentic expression. Vans sneakers have been favored by...

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Culture

Vans concludes Paris Fashion Week presence with live skating installation

VF-Corporation-owned skate and streetwear brand Vans hosted a live installation event the past weekend, melding together the energy of Paris Fashion Week, Go Skateboarding Day, and Fête de la Musique. Organized and designed by Vans' premium brand OTW, the OTW by Vans Checkered Future event sought to bring together the worlds of skateboarding,...

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Fashion

Dickies releases Franky Villani pro collection

Global workwear brand Dickies has announced the launch of an exclusive collection in collaboration with pro skateboarder Franky Villani. The collection includes apparel and accessories. Villani, a Dickies Skateboarding team rider, influenced the collection’s horror aesthetic. Released just in time for Halloween, the collection is decorated with...