# Punk Skate Shoes The Vans Bad Brains Collection Brings an Old Band Back into the Lime Light By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-bad-brains-collection References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/03/01/vans-x-bad-brains-spring-2010-collection/?utm_campaign=Feed:) & [vans](http://vans.com) [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future) collaborates with more musicians than any other brand, bringing in artists from all genres to contribute to their lines. The Vans Bad Brains Collection is the latest in the [rocker couplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1). This line will appeal to the old school fans as well as possibly bringing in younger generations who buy [Vans merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-pop-mart), but may not have heard of the punk group. The Vans Bad Brains Collection is to be released this summer and is featuring a full line of clothing. You can find them in mosh pits everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Musical Collaborations:** Exploring partnerships with musicians across different genres to create unique product lines. - **Nostalgia-driven Marketing:** Reviving old bands and iconic music culture to appeal to both existing fans and new audiences. - **Youth Brand Engagement:** Targeting younger consumers who may not be familiar with certain music groups through brand collaborations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Apparel:** Creating specialized clothing collections inspired by iconic music and band collaborations. - **Footwear:** Designing and producing customized shoe lines in collaboration with famous musicians. - **Music Merchandise:** Expanding product offerings to include music-related accessories and apparel through brand partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuct-collaboration.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Surf-Inspired Skate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2.md) - [Café Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-and-papergirl.md)