# Mental Health-Promoting Sneakers Daniel Johnston Joins Forces with Vans on a New Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-johnston1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/daniel-johnston-vans-sk8-hi-slip-on-authentic-collab-release-info) & [vans](https://www.vans.com/en-us/categories/vans-x-daniel-johnston-c5550?icn=skate&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg&ranMID=24747&ranEAID=QFGLnEolOWg&ranLinkID=15-1&ranSiteID=QFGLnEolOWg-ax1cu9PdQYe7X_XlOMrrYw) [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2) honors the life of Daniel Johnston with the latest collection of apparel that aims to promote mental health awareness. The artist's slogan "Hi, How Are You" is printed throughout several items in the new collection and is also a foundation that was formulated to celebrate the artist's memory and promotes healthier mental well-being through different media, projects, and special events. It aims to support and inspire the community by inspiring conversations around the topic of mental health. The capsule is made up of apparel and retro footwear designs that are true to the artist's design language. The footwear silhouettes that join the collection include the Vans [Skate Authentic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high), the Slip-On, and the [Sk8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1)-Hi sneaker model. Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mental Health Apparel:** The production of clothing and accessories that promote mental health awareness. - **Artist Collaborations:** Artists collaborating with fashion brands to create collections that raise awareness for important social issues. - **Retro Footwear Design:** The resurgence of retro footwear designs that hold cultural significance and nostalgia for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate with artists and promote social causes through their designs and collections. - **Mental Health:** New opportunities for mental health organizations to partner with companies in the fashion industry using their fashion as a platform to raise awareness to promote mental health. - **Footwear:** Opportunities for footwear brands to tap into nostalgia and cultural significance in their designs as a way of attracting consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surf-Inspired Skate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2.md) - [Rider-Collaborated Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuct-collaboration.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md)