Vans memorializes David Bowie with collaborative collection

Time to tune in: the Vans x @DavidBowieReal collection is coming soon… https://t.co/B5UYfnTfUw pic.twitter.com/K3v4VXc5hb

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David Bowie, the unforgettable “White Duke”, is undoubtedly one of the most influential artists of pop-culture.
The extraordinary artistic ability of the late innovator has in fact had a lasting impact on today’s industries of music, fashion and culture. Now, his saga continues with Vans‘ latest capsule collection, which has rightly infused his legacy into the shape of four of the most iconic silhouettes of the footprint: the Slip-On 47 V DX, Era, Old Skool and the Sk8-Hi.

Less than a month after selling the collection dedicated to Led Zeppelin, the Southern California brand, fascinated by Bowie’s most famous works, including the albums “Space Oddity”, “Hunky Dory”, “Ziggy Stardust” and “Aladdin Sane”, has eloquently captured the legendary impact of the artist in the form of four different sneakers and originals.

The first of the collaboration, the Slip-On 47 V DX, presents an ode to “Hunky Dory”, celebrated in a vibrant yellow suede mixed with a fake checkerboard fur and a sole with the album title. The Era instead pay homage to “Space Oddity”, with an all-over print that recalls the album cover and with the word “Space” on the side. Finally, the Old Skool and Sk8-Hi models present a hymn to Bowie’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, with lightning and embroidery.

The shoes, a real tribute to the British artist’s innovative and eccentric creativity, will be available starting April 5th on the Vans web store, with retail prices between 57 and 70 euros.