Ace Hotel x Vans 2014 Summer Era 59*~

Ace Hotel and Vans will drop a collaborative edition of the Era 59. Created to celebrate Ace’s new home in downtown Los Angeles, the kicks don an all-black-everything aesthetic and come fashioned in leather and canvas with brass eyelets, waxed cotton laces, and co-branded footbeds. Look for the clean low-top to be available from Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles and Ace’s web shop beginning June 23rd.

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Hello Kitty x Vans - Summer 2014 Footwear*~

The OG of the Sanrio set is undoubtedly the round-faced bow-wearing Hello Kitty. The cuddly character is such an influential character on an international scale that anytime it collaborates with an outside source, heads are turned. The Vans x Hello Kitty crossover is always a major hit, and today we’re catching wind of a new collection of footwear featuring the brand’s most recognizable silhouettes. Womens and Girls sizes are up for grabs so take a look at the four varieties after the jump and get them at Vans now.

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Vans x Star Wars Classics Footwear Collection*~

Vans have collaborated with none other than Star Wars on a series of canvas sneakers, as the Authentic, Sk8-Hi and Slip-on are printed with patterns inspired by the legendary film series. Jedi master Yoda makes his way onto tropical aloha-style prints, Darth Vader, Storm Troopers and TIE-fighters are incorporated into a paisley bandana print, while a pop-art-style collage, a Boba Fett-inspired camo pattern and artwork from the original movie poster are featured elsewhere. Check out the release when it drops at retailers worldwide on June 1st.

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Vans 2013 Holiday Van Doren Series Era Pack*~

The Holiday 2013 season looks to be no exception as the brand brings back two more takes on the timeless Vans Era – one in a serape-esque multicolored stripe, the other in a “Maui” print reminiscent of late ’80s and early ’90s streetwear. Each comes complete with contrasting white accents and a leather-lined padded collar. Expect each of these to be joined by additional Van Doren drops in the months ahead as 2013 nears its end.

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