otw by vans x undercover | the new sk8-hi

OTW by Vans has officially dropped its highly anticipated footwear collaboration with legendary Japanese label UNDERCOVER. The two-piece capsule reinterprets a pair of Vans’ most recognisable skate silhouettes through the subversive design lens of Jun Takahashi. Both styles originally made their public debut on the Parisian runway as part of UNDERCOVER’s Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Collection, titled ‘but beautiful 4.5… but beautiful for the rebel man.’ The collaborative Sk8-Hi zeroes in on a graphic monochrome aesthetic, completely wrapping the canvas upper in UNDERCOVER’s signature Spider Check pattern. Available in distinct Black and White colourways, the high-top sneaker features custom co-branded logos stamped directly onto the tongue and heel patches, while the classic UNDERCOVER block text is printed along the outer side of the rubber foxing tape. For the Classic Slip-On 98, Takahashi pivots from punk geometry to dramatic, classical art by plastering the black canvas upper with a vivid oil painting by British artist Emma Bennett. Renowned for her moody, high-contrast still-life arrangements, Bennett’s floral and taxidermy motifs serve as a visual anchor across the entire SS26 collection, appearing on tailored suits, outerwear, and accessories. The low-profile shoe is finished with matching collaboration stamps on the heel counter and foxing tape.... Read more » The post otw by vans x undercover | the new sk8-hi appeared first on Schön! Magazine.