# DIY Rabbit-Themed Sneakers Vans and Billy’s Tokyo Teamed Up on the New DIY HI VLT LX By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-hi-vlt-lx References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2022/12/vault-by-vans-year-of-the-rabbit-billys-release-date-collaboration-price-info) New Year's Eve may have already passed if you follow the Gregorian calendar, but the [Lunar New Year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-year-of-the-horse) is still ahead of us and [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1) is celebrating with its new DIY HI VLT LX sneakers. Created in honor of the Year of the Rabbit, the new DIY HI VLT LX sneakers take a unique 'DESIGN IT YOURSELF' approach. The new sneakers borrow from Vans [Sk8-Hi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1) and Half Cab shapes, but then added a variety of different textures and materials. Depending on what you're feeling, you can use any of the Velcro-backed attachments to give the sneakers their own distinct look. In addition to the new DIY HI VLT LX sneakers, Vans has taken its signature checkered Vans Slip-Ons and added tiny ying and yang white and black rabbit symbols to the design. Image Credit: Vans, [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2022/12/vault-by-vans-year-of-the-rabbit-billys-release-date-collaboration-price-info) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Sneakers:** The DIY approach in fashion and footwear is an opportunity for companies to provide customizable and unique products to consumers. - **Lunar New Year-themed Collections:** The celebration of Lunar New Year can be a marketable opportunity for companies to release limited edition themed products. - **Incorporating Cultural Symbols:** Incorporating cultural symbols in product designs is a chance for companies to connect with diverse consumer bases and showcase inclusivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Collaborations between popular shoe brands and other companies or artists can lead to new and interesting styles of footwear. - **Fashion:** Themed collections that coincide with cultural events can be profitable for fashion companies and also promote cultural awareness. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using traditional and cultural celebrations as inspiration for advertising campaigns can create a lasting impact and connection with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md) - [Horse-Themed Skate Shoe Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liu-bolin-x-vans.md) - [Festive Lunar New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-uno-year-of-the-dragon.md) - [Asymmetrical Skate Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billys-x-vans-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Lunar New Year-Celebrating Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Fuzzy Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairy-nike-sb-dunk.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [Retro Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker.md)