Vans’ Syndicate projects are limited runs available exclusively at specialty independent skateboard shops that aim to progress skate culture by embracing the diverse history of ideas, attitudes and influences that make up our unique lifestyle.  Since 2005, Vans designers and our collaborators have celebrated skate’s bold legacy of innovation through rebellious expression. For Spring 2012, Syndicate presents…

In keeping with current trends, Vans Vault have collaborated with a luggage company to create a matching shoe and bag back. Vans Vault have worked alongside longtime collaborator Taka Hayashi and American Bag makers Billykirk. The pack includes Vans Sk8-Hi TH LX, Derby TH LX and Billykirk’s No. 207 Padded Laptop Flight Bag. Source: HB

The Vans Vault line provides a strong canvas for their most recent collaborators, sibling duo Chris and Kirk Bray aka Billykirk. Consisting of a Sk8-Hi LX and the Derby LX the pair have applied premium materials to each piece with the Sk8-Hi highlighted by the combination of suede and nubuck while the Derby utilizes suede…