Vans Slip-On Revealed for Paris Fashion Week via Three Artist Collabs
Vans has solidified its position as a fixture within high fashion's calendar, announcing three exclusive Friends & Family Slip-On collaborations timed to Paris Fashion Week. Each designer brings a distinct aesthetic—from embellished maximalism to Y2K-inflected graphics—with pairs distributed solely within the extended F&F community during the showcase.
By Marcus Chen
Paris Fashion Week has evolved beyond the domain of luxury conglomerates. The mid-year calendar now accommodates a broader spectrum of sportswear and heritage athletic brands, with Vans among those commanding meaningful visibility across media coverage and retailer presentations. The California label's consistent presence owes largely to its recent design momentum, particularly through elevated executions that have broadened its appeal beyond core skate constituencies.
For this season's Paris moment, Vans has partnered with three practitioners known for distinct takes on embellishment and graphic language. Mattias Gollin, whose prior work has centered on beading and distressing techniques, returns with a star-motif treatment across four distinct colorway iterations. His signature approach—layering ornamentation atop deliberately aged surfaces alongside pristine counterparts—remains the dominant visual thread. Vanna Youngstein, established within Y2K vernacular through cropped silhouettes and vintage athletic references, channels that sensibility into iridescent florals and jersey-inspired text placement. Lorenzo Fioravanti rounds out the trio with airbrushed graphics rendered on tan and white base Slip-Ons, prioritizing painterly technique over applied embellishment.
Design & Distribution
Each collaboration occupies a specific design philosophy while maintaining fidelity to the Slip-On's minimalist silhouette—a canvas that has proven flexible enough to accommodate diverse aesthetic interventions without losing structural coherence. The variety suggests Vans' strategy of deploying the model as a platform for designer-level experimentation rather than relegating collaborations to secondary silhouettes.
Vans has confirmed these pieces remain exclusive to the expanded Friends & Family network, accessible only during Paris Fashion Week itself. No broader retail rollout has been announced, positioning the collection as a closed ecosystem for industry insiders and select brand affiliates.
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Release Info
Availability: Friends & Family exclusive (Paris Fashion Week only)
Retail Price: Not disclosed
Release Date: Paris Fashion Week 2024
Where to Shop: Invitation-only distribution
