Source: Highsnobiety
Summary
Japanese label Neighborhood has teamed up with OTW and Vans for a collaborative take on the Authentic 44. The shoe features Neighborhood’s signature American workwear-inspired aesthetic, with a black and white color scheme and bold graphics on the side panel. The shoe will be released on Friday.
Our Reading
The trend returns with a new name.
Collaborations continue to drive the sneaker market, with big brands partnering with smaller labels to create limited-edition releases. Neighborhood’s signature bold graphics and workwear-inspired aesthetic are a staple of the streetwear scene. The Authentic 44 is a classic Vans model, making this collaboration a meeting of old and new. This is not the first time Neighborhood has collaborated with Vans, and it’s unlikely to be the last. The look is a rehashing of familiar themes.
Author: Evan Null
