# Mind-Bending Footwear These Hermès Custom Vans Slip-Ons are a Trip Down the Rabbit Hole By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-custom-vans-slip-ons References: [formatmag](http://www.formatmag.com/fashion/hermes-custom-vans-slipons/) & [thefrisky](http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-hermes-vans-we-wish-we-could-have/?eref=RSS) These Hermès Custom Vans Slip-Ons will have any Alice in Wonderland junkie wishing they could actually jump down the rabbit hole. With psychedelic designs and a high-fashion name, these [slip-ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans) are a mad-hatters dream come true. A collaboration between Vans and Hermès is not the most obvious fashion team, but it seemed to work with this funky footwear. Predominantly recognized for its European high-culture scarves, Hermès brings some serious [psychedelic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca) to these shoes. With vivid coloring and detailed designs, these Vans will inspire any fashion-savvy consumer to take the leap and wear these intense kicks with confidence. Although this product is not going to be sold worldwide, these Hermès Custom Vans Slip-Ons are sure to generate future [high-fashion meets street-savvy footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line) ideas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-fashion Streetwear:** The collaboration between Vans and Hermès highlights the potential for high-fashion and streetwear crossovers. - **Custom Psychedelic Prints:** The intricate designs and vivid coloring of these Hermès Custom Vans Slip-Ons demonstrate the growing trend of customizable, statement-making footwear. - **Niche Collaborations:** The unexpected partnership between Vans and Hermès showcases the potential for future niche collaborations to create unique and innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The Hermès Custom Vans Slip-Ons highlight the potential for future collaborations and customizable products in the high-fashion industry. - **Footwear:** The bold and intricate designs of these slip-ons showcase the innovation potential for the footwear industry to create statement-making products. - **Customization Services:** The growing trend of customizable products, like these Hermès Custom Vans Slip-Ons, presents an opportunity for customization services to cater to consumers' desire for unique and personalized items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bejeweled Checkered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.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) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog.md)