# Youthful 90s Fashion Collaborations The Sandy Liang x Vans Collection is Effortlessly Retro By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-x-vans-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/sandy-liang-vans-collection-release-date-price/) & [sandyliang.info](https://www.sandyliang.info/) The [Sandy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-jane-slipon) Liang x Vans collection consists of an array of [apparel and accessory options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den) that will offer hip fashion-forward consumers with a way to integrate a touch of the 90s into their everyday wardrobe. The collection embodies youthful fashion styles that are inspired by the designer's hometown of Bayside, Queens, her grandmother and even the hand-me-downs from her childhood. This helps to create a dream-like range of styles that harken back to the 90s, while highlighting an array of colors from modern fashions. The limited-edition Sandy Liang x Vans collection is available exclusively at The General by Vans retail location in Brooklyn, New York select vans locations and sandyliang.com. Image Credit: Sandy Liang / Vans / Jack Bool ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Fashion Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion designers and brands that combine retro styles with modern colors and trends create new options for fashion-forward consumers. - **Limited-edition Fashion Collections:** The creation of limited runs of fashion items, like the Sandy Liang x Vans collection, can create an exclusive and desirable product for consumers. - **Nostalgic Fashion Style:** Designers can create a unique fashion style by drawing inspiration from their childhood or hometown to create a collection that harkens back to previous decades. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can collaborate to create new collections, like the Sandy Liang x Vans collection, that attract consumers with a desire for style and exclusivity. - **Retail:** Retailers can create exclusive partnerships with fashion designers and brands to offer limited edition collections that drive consumers to their physical or online stores. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can offer hard-to-find or limited edition fashion collections to consumers who may not have access to physical stores or locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-and-android.md) - [Collectible Brand Clothing Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-pop-mart.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) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Café Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-and-papergirl.md) - [Surf-Inspired Skate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2.md) - [Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-out-there.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md)