# Lovable Graffiti Sneakers Vans X Curtis Kulig Create Artistic Valentine’s Day Footwear By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-footwear References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.ca/2013/02/artist-curtis-kuligs-love-me-for.html) & [shop.vans](http://shop.vans.com/catalog/Vans/en_US/category/vans-x-love-me.html) For those who want a casual approach to Valentine’s Day footwear, the [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans) X Curtis Kulig collection is the perfect choice. Renowned graffiti artist Curtis Kulig is known for his iconic tag, scrawling “love me” on buildings in dripping red paint. This design has been turned into a printed pattern, gracing three classic styles of Vans shoes for a collection that will turn heads on Valentine’s Day. The shoes are red and white with black detailing, great for a pop of color with a monochromatic ensemble and will show off the fun, lovable side of those who wear them. This [artistic shoe collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans) is full of comfortable Valentine’s Day footwear that both guys and girls can wear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Footwear:** Opportunity to collaborate with renowned artists to create unique and eye-catching shoe designs. - **Printed Patterns:** Opportunity to incorporate printed patterns into shoe designs for added visual appeal and personalization. - **Monochromatic Ensembles:** Opportunity to create footwear that adds a pop of color and personality to monochromatic outfits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with artists and incorporate unique designs into their product offerings. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to experiment with printed patterns and create visually captivating shoe designs. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail stores to offer footwear options that cater to customers looking for artistic and personalized footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Casual Red-Tonal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-embraces-valentines-day.md) - [Romantic Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-heartstep.md) - [Valentine's-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-2025-sneakers.md) - [Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love.md) - [Romance-Inspired Comfortable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastminute-valentines-day.md) - [Romantic Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-1.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Valentines-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-5.md)