# Japanese-Inspired Joint Footwear TOGA Creates its Own Iteration of the Vans Authentic Silhouette By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-silhouette-1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/toga-vans-2023/) Japanese lifestyle brand TOGA works in collaboration with [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans) to create its own design iteration of the [Authentic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tagi) silhouette. The two are no strangers to one another, having worked together three years prior. The Authentic gets a new look that stems from a Western influence with a Japanese flair. These will officially launch on September 1st and will come with socks as well. Visually, the shoes have a black western bird concept that is carefully stitched on the foundation of a white canvas material throughout the upper. It is then finished with contrast details that are sewn in a zig-zag style. Additionally, the rubber base and tongue unit are blacked out with co-branding along the insole. Image Credit: TOGA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Japanese-inspired Joint Footwear:** The collaboration between TOGA and Vans introduces a new design iteration of the Authentic silhouette with a unique Japanese flair. - **Western-inspired Embellishments:** The black western bird concept stitched onto the white canvas upper of the shoes adds a distinctive Western influence to the design. - **Contrast Details and Zig-zag Stitching:** The shoes feature contrast details sewn in a zig-zag style, creating a visually striking and unconventional aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can leverage the popularity of collaborations and unique designs to attract a wider customer base. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers have the opportunity to experiment with cultural influences and unique embellishments to create distinct and desirable products. - **Textile and Materials:** Companies in the textile and materials industry can explore innovative stitching techniques and distinct material combinations to offer new options to fashion brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tagi.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Technical Denim-Worked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Experimental Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-prima.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md)