Month: November 2022

East-London designer Christopher RÆBURN joins forces with notable footwear brand Vans for a head-to-toe capsule. Inspired by Raeburn’s ethos of creating functional garments crafted out of sustainable materials, this collaboration gives signature Vans silhouettes a utilitarian upgrade suited for unpredictable winter weather.The range delivers functional updates to signature Vans silhouettes – the Sk8-Hi and Old Skool. Outfitted in camouflage, the reimagined Sk8-Hi features waterproof GORE-TEX coating on the outsole that keeps the footbed dry in unpredictable weather conditions. Inside the shoe is a VR3Crush footbed crafted with 25% biobased EVA foam derived from plants, which offers next level comfort. The rubber utilized for the VR3 Waffle outsole features 25% natural rubber. The Vans Old Skool silhouette features the same innovative and sustainable upgrades as the Sk8-Hi with both styles coming in a camouflage colorway and patchwork style.Standouts from the apparel collection include the matching camouflage and all-black fleece tracksuit. Crafted with sherpa material, the track suit is crafted with 100% recycled polyester and features zippered pockets and ribbed elastic waist cuffs. Rounding off the collection is an array of T-shirts with the collaborative insignia of Vans and Raeburn embellished on the front. A utilitarian inspired rolltop backpack crafted from 100% nylon and two knitted beanies both display a camouflage colorway.The Vans and RAEBURN collection will be available November 18 at Vans.com.

Since 2008, Boston-based retailer Concepts and Nike SB have come together to outfit the SB Dunk Low in various lobster-themed colorways. Thus far, the duo has presented red, blue, yellow, purple and green lobster looks. Now, it combines red and yellow to create an “Orange Lobster” presentation of the iconic sneaker.Throughout 2022, this colorway has made headlines as it initially was rumored in May with early looks surfacing in August. In its official showcase, the orange-adorned sneaker shines bright. Balancing a variety of orange hues throughout the upper, the fan favorite lobster theme appears once again with returning details such as a white outline surrounding the Swooshes. White laces and a matching mesh tongue join in as the lining revisits the series’ plaid pattern in a complementary orange and white. The optional iconic bands appear at the toe in black, matching the sneaker’s midsole that rests atop an orange rubber outsole.Currently, release for the Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low “Orange Lobster” is expected to take place December 2 via Nike and select retailers such as Concepts. However, we are still awaiting an official confirmation from Nike.Enjoy Nike’s look at the sneaker above and be sure to check out the reveal of a previously unseen fragment design x Air Jordan 1 High featuring Louis Vuitton leather.