The NEPENTHES umbrella has had a quite a time in the spotlight with regards to footwear collaborations, continuing to push their unique brand of design on some of the world’s most renowned icons. As an extension of these efforts, Daiki Suzuki of Engineered Garments vans vault sk8 hi notchback lx inca gold Vans Vault Slip-On. Infusing his own creativity and revered attention to detail, the Japanese designer has completely reconceptualized the iconic checkerboard print, adorning its recognizable look onto leather variations not too unlike those of the Anaheim label’s mainline. One stays closest to the template of the original in its monochrome palette though each adjacent tile deviates from the next in visual depth. Furthering this motif though with an added asymmetric sk8-hi, the Red, Black, and White pairs arrive in mismatched fashion as each foot utilizes distinctly different materials for a contrast in perceived shading. If you’re interested in grabbing either of the four for yourself, they will be available at Nepenthes locations in Japan on March 2nd with the New York store Stivali theirs on March 8th.
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Japan Release Date: March 2nd, 2019
US Release Date: March 8th, 2019
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- Need Supply (Red) Available
- Need Supply (White/Black) Available
- Need Supply (Black) Available
Source: Engineered Garments