# Iconic Band Tribute Sneakers The Vans x The Beatles Yellow Submarine Capsule Collection is Trippy By Kristina Marković | Published 2014-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-the-beatles References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com) & [vans.net.au](http://vans.net.au/) The [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans) x [The Beatles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection) [Yellow Submarine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-x-crocs-classic-clog) tribute sneakers transport you straight to psychedelic Pepperland. The Vans x The Beatles capsule collection collaboration was inspired by The Beatles album and movie. The skater shoe collaboration is magically colorful just like the Yellow Submarine album cover. The Vans shoes are covered in album art illustrations and the images often associated with The Yellow Submarine days. The film which accompanies the song is infused with underlying trippy drug imagery and a fantasy adventure journey conjured up by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Vans tribute collection brings attention to the amazing animations and art form that have been a part of the album art for decades. The sneakers available in the Vans x The Beatles capsule collection are Sea of Monsters, All You Need Is Love, Garden/True White, Faces Dress Blues. The limited sneakers are a rad fan must-have! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tribute Sneaker Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with music icons and create unique products that appeal to superfans. - **Psychedelic Fashion:** A growing trend of incorporating trippy, colorful designs into everyday clothing and footwear. - **Pop Culture Mashups:** Combining elements of different pop culture icons in products to create a unique and appealing aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to collaborate with musicians and create limited edition collectibles. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate psychedelic designs into their clothing and accessories. - **Music/media:** Opportunity for music and media brands to license their intellectual property for collaborations with fashion and footwear brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md)