Vans kicks off their 50th year as the­­ original action sports footwear and apparel brand by reinterpreting the iconic checkerboard design with the limited edition “Checkered Past” collection. The checkerboard is a sacred emblem in Vans’ 50-year history, appearing on cherished footwear forms from their early beginning under the family-owned Van Doren Rubber Company to its modern-day status as a global icon in action sports, music, fashion and art. The “Checkered Past” collection pays tribute to this design heritage with a series of Original Classic styles and Leather Checker Bags. Traditionally seen as a print, luxurious leather materials refine the checkerboard pattern as an intricate woven arrangement across Vans’ storied silhouettes. In the line-up of Original Classics, the OG Classic Slip-On LX and OG Sk8-Hi LX can be seen in black, white, blue and multicolored checkered executions. The Leather Checker Bag completes the collection with two color options that tie back to the footwear capsule. To truly commemorate the brand’s anniversary, Vault by Vans releases the “Checkered Past” collection on March 16, Vans’ 50th birthday, at select boutique accounts around the globe.

Vault by Vans “Checkered Past” Collection releasing in Europe in these locations: Colette, Dover Street Market, Back Door, Baskets, Belief Store, Cali Roots, End, Firmament, Foot Patrol, Goodhood Store, Hanon Shop, Kapa Dokya, MINI Shop, MRQT Boutique, Naked, OFFSPRING @ Selfridges, Sainte Crame, Si Vas Des Calzo, Slamjam, Sneakernstuff, Societe Anonime, Starcow, Storm, The Good Will Out, Titolo, Uebervart, Veteran Shop, Victoire Barber & Shop, Vier and YME Store.