# Checkerboard Patterned Skate Sneakers Joe Freshgoods and Vans Release the Honeymoon Stage Pack By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeymoon-stage References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/joe-freshgoods-vault-by-vans-the-honeymoon-stage/) & [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/tag/joe-freshgoods) Joe Freshgoods continues to work alongside [Vault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garrett-wilsons-go-long-sub) by [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) on a new collection -- the latest is the Honeymoon Stage series that spotlights the [OG Style 36 sneaker model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36) as the base foundation. It is available for purchase exclusively at the Opening of Every Now and Then in Chicago with an anticipated wider release yet to be announced. The pack features three different styles in celebration of the retail concept store in Chicago. This is set to be a creative space and also plans to function as a gallery as well. Here, there will be shows of upcoming architects and works from local black artists. Joe Robinson states that “It’s always been a goal of mine to partner with iconic brands, it’s one of those things I never thought I would get the chance to do. When it comes to classic streetwear, I feel like at some point in your career you have to have a Vault by Vans collab – it’s an iconic brand with iconic silhouettes.” Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | 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 - **Collaborative Sneaker Releases:** The release of the Joe Freshgoods and Vans Honeymoon Stage Pack highlights the trend of collaborations between fashion influencers and sneaker brands, allowing for disruptive innovation in the limited-edition sneaker market. - **Art-inspired Sneaker Designs:** The Honeymoon Stage Pack, featuring checkerboard patterns and local black artists' works, emphasizes the trend of incorporating art and local culture into sneaker designs, inspiring disruptive innovation in the streetwear and fashion industry. - **Retail Store as a Creative Space:** The Opening of Every Now and Then in Chicago is promoting a trend in which retail stores are transformed into functional creative spaces, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in how consumers interact with stores and brands. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The Honeymoon Stage Pack and other collaborative sneaker releases are disrupting the fashion industry's traditional model of brand exclusivity, allowing for more creative and inclusive collaborations between fashion influencers and sneaker brands. - **Art:** Sneaker brands' incorporation of local artists' works into their designs is disrupting the traditional art industry model of limited accessibility and elitism, providing an opportunity for increased exposure and support for local artists. - **Retail:** The Opening of Every Now and Then in Chicago's transformation from a traditional retail store into a creative space is disrupting the traditional retail model, inspiring innovative ways to engage with consumers and provide unique shopping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Collaborative Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Retro Patterned Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-skool.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Rider-Collaborated Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md)