Vans has become an integral part of American culture, solidifying itself as a go-to brand for streetwear apparel. Synonymous with casual wear and modern skate style, it comes as no surprise that they have various collaborations under their belt.
Collaborations are always an excellent way to pay tribute to today’s thriving pop culture. Vans has not held back in this aspect, as they’ve released several unique collaborations throughout the years that have gotten the community stoked for more.
The Simpsons, just like Vans is an American classic. The iconic show and its characters have been an integral and defining part of American pop culture for the last 30 years. The TV show adopts a satirical voice to address all things American culture and society. The show stays relevant while incorporating a light-hearted tone and even after three decades, the animated sitcom remains as popular as ever, garnering millions of views every week.
The Simpsons x Vans 2020 Collection
To celebrate the iconic TV show, Vans collaborated with The Simpsons this summer to immortalize the classic animated show in apparel forever.
The 2020 collection comes with a whole slew of nostalgia-inducing streetwear and sneaker releases, from Slip-Ons, the Old Skool silhouette to graphic t-shirts, caps, backpacks, side bags, and bucket hats.
These items are not just a tribute to some of the most iconic and beloved characters of the show but pay tribute to certain culture-defining scenes as well. The classic family members Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie appear across the Vans apparel and footwear. While some of the items have a relatively plain and simplistic design, this is brightened up through the colorful illustrations of the characters.
Shop The Simpsons x Vans Sk8-Low ‘El Barto’ on Novelship
Shop The Simpsons x Vans Sk8-Hi ‘Lisa 4 Prez’ on Novelship
Simpsons x Vans Slide-On
Shop The Simpsons x Vans ComfyCush Slip-On ‘Springfield’ on Novelship
The Simpsons x Vans Celebrate the Holidays
With their successful launch during the winter, The Simpsons and Vans have collaborated yet again for the upcoming winter, releasing a special custom Christmas collaboration.
The silhouettes that come in the Holiday series include the Sk8-Hi, the Old Skool, and the Slip-On. The designs are different throughout the silhouettes, giving you more freedom to choose what suits your personality. Coming in black suede overlays, the white laces contrast sharply with the black upper. The holiday-themed characters sit on the medial and lateral sides of the shoes. However with the Slip-On, the entire upper is covered by Christmas themed character designs.
Final thoughts
While The Simpsons and Vans may seem like two unlikely brands to collaborate with each other, the two have partnered up quite frequently this year to bring forth an array of sneakers and streetwear apparel for fans that spikes nostalgia. The collaboration between the two giant brands have given a fun touch to the streetwear space and is expected to be quite popular for years to come.