# Colorblocked Summer Sneakers Vans' New Yacht Club Collection Takes a Nautical Approach to Style By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yacht-club-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/vans-yacht-club-pack/#slide-7) & [kith](https://kith.com/collections/vans) Sneaker label [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw) unveiled its latest colorful series of sneakers entitled the Yacht Club collection, boasting a strong nautical theme. The capsule reworks two of the label's highly iconic silhouettes -- the Old Skools and and Slip-Ons. Each sneaker is accented with colorblocked details of blue, yellow, red and green colors. It all comes together throughout the uppers of both offerings and sits on top of a white sole unit foundation. The two-piece Yacht Club collection has the brand's recognized waffle outsoles on the bottom. The Old Skool is comprised of a canvas upper, a suede vamp, leather lining, padded collar detail and the classic formstripe branding. The Slip-Ons also have the same collar, upper and lining details, but with an additional [elasticated side panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans). The Old Skools are sold at $60 and the Slip-Ons are priced at $50, both available through Vans stocklists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorblocked Sneakers:** Opportunity for innovative shoe brands to create colorblocked designs with bold and contrasting colors. - **Nautical Theme:** Potential for fashion brands to incorporate nautical elements into their collections, providing a unique and stylish aesthetic. - **Iconic Silhouette Reworks:** Possibility for sneaker companies to reimagine and update their classic silhouettes, attracting both nostalgic and new customers. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear companies to experiment with unique designs and materials, catering to diverse consumer preferences. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore nautical-inspired designs and themes, offering consumers a fresh and distinctive style. - **Retail:** Potential for retailers to curate and showcase collections that feature colorblocked sneakers and embrace the nautical trend, attracting fashion-forward customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Pearl Bead Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized-pack.md) - [Sleek Retro Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-lowpro.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md)