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Premium Leather Holiday Sneakers

This New Vans Vault Line Has a Refined Vintage Aesthetic

— December 7, 2016 — Fashion
For the new Vans Vault 'Holiday 2016' collection, the footwear brand joined with the 'Horween Leather Tannery.'

Due to this collaboration, each of the sneakers is constructed from leather of the highest quality, making for footwear that's as durable as it is stylish. Two of the skate giant's classic models are reworked for the new Vans Vault collection: the Sk8-Hi LX and the Old Skool LX. Both come in three different colorways, "with the Sk8-Hi arriving in black, timber and Parisian blue, while the Old Skool is showcased in navy, bone and dark steel."

All of new Vans Vault styles were presented in an editorial together, highlighting the beauty of the premium material and the branding of Vans and the Horween Leather Tannery.
Trend Themes
1. Premium Leather Sneakers - Collaborations between footwear brands and high-quality leather tanneries lead to the creation of durable and stylish premium leather sneakers.
2. Vintage Aesthetic - Footwear brands rework classic models with renewed vintage aesthetics, updating traditional designs to meet modern trends.
3. Editorial Presentations - Brands showcase their products through editorial presentations, highlighting the beauty of the premium materials used in their creations.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Collaborations between footwear brands and tanneries can lead to innovation in the footwear industry, creating new types of high-quality and durable leather sneakers.
2. Fashion - Vintage and classic styles can be continually updated to meet the evolving tastes of modern fashion and consumer preferences.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Editorial presentations and fashion photoshoots offer brands unique opportunities to showcase their products and increase their visibility in the market.
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