Vans is on a mission to prevent counterfeiting. Just days after the footwear brand slapped a lawsuit on Primark for copyright infringement, it filed a similar suit against Target. According to Vans, Target has made an effort to mislead shoppers into thinking its products are associated with the Vans label. Filed in a California federal court,...
Dec 31, 2018
Primark is in hot water with Vans. The notoriously inexpensive fast fashion chain has been accused by the skatewear brand of trademark infringement. In Vans’ words, Primark has been producing “knock-offs” of the brand’s iconic styles. Vans has filed a lawsuit against Primark in a federal court in Brooklyn, NY this week, alleging that Primark has...
Dec 20, 2018
VF Corporation has announced the appointment of Stefano Saccone to the role of Vice President, General Manager for the brand Vans in the EMEA region, effective April 1, 2019. He is replacing Jan van Leeuwen, who moved to the position of Vice President, General Manager EMEA for The North Face in November. “As a diverse region comprising 40 unique...
Dec 11, 2018
Is your working wardrobe up to the job this season? Make the office hallway your runway in FW18’s smart and stylish 9-to-5 looks, starring Korean stylist. Source: Highsnobiety, YouTube.
Nov 20, 2018
Vans revealed plans for a collection of its signature footwear silhouettes in collaboration with NASA earlier this year, and has just confirmed the collection’s release date for November 2. Done with a very space-age aesthetic, the line will be centered around Vans silhouettes Old Skool, Sk8-Hi MTE and Slip-On and will showcase the NASA logo at...
Oct 23, 2018
Nike is American teens’ brand of choice for both clothing and footwear, according to Piper Jaffray’s 36th semi-annual survey of US teens spending habits. However, the sportswear giant should keep an eye on Vans, as the brand from VF Corporation grew an impressive 800 points year-over-year, snatching the second place on the list of favorite...
Vans, a VF Corporation brand has announced a plan to grow revenue by 2 billion dollars to reach 5 billion dollars by fiscal year 2023, representing growth between 10 and 12 percent over the five-year period. Commenting on the growth strategy for Vans, Steve Rendle, VF Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said in a...
Sep 12, 2018
Mickey Mouse, one of Disney’s most iconic characters, is turning 90 years old this week. To celebrate the date, Disney has announced two collaborative collections with Vans and Forever 21, set to launch in the upcoming months. Vans invited four artists to create their interpretation of the beloved mouse in sneakers and T-shirts: graphic designer...
Aug 21, 2018
Vans has joined forces with Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum for a new collection inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous works. Included in the line are a backpack, bomber hoodies and tees modeled after his paintings Skull, Almond Blossom, Sunflowers and the artists’ self-portrait. Also among the items is footwear featuring custom footbed art...
Jul 27, 2018
The North Face, one of the brands owned by VF Corporation, recently launched a new concept that has gained the praise of consumers and fashion experts alike The North Face Renewed collection. What makes this collection so unique? Rather than consisting of new products or designs, the collection features second-hand apparel which has been...
Jun 19, 2018
Fans of Subway Surfers, the 6th most downloaded mobile game on iOS in 2017, can now buy a pair of sneakers featuring artwork inspired by the game. Sybo Games, the Danish developer behind Subway Surfers, has partnered up with The Ave LA, the online and wholesale business that sells custom made Converse All Stars and Vans models. Their...
May 30, 2018
Iconic footwear brand Vans just announced its top 50 semi-finalists for its annual custom competition. The shoe brand puts on a Vans Custom Culture art competition every year for high school students to have a chance to help support their art program financially. For this year's competition, there are 500 qualifying schools that will participate...
Apr 24, 2018
