OTW by Vans and the independent style icon HommeGirls have joined forces to launch an exciting first capsule collection that redefines the essence of menswear-inspired fashion. This six-piece collaboration fuses fresh footwear designs with timeless staples that HommeGirls aficionados can’t resist.
The collection features a reimagined version of Vans’ classic OTW Sk8-Mid 83, crafted with a premium suede and canvas upper. HommeGirls has injected new life into this beloved silhouette by scaling up the signature Sidestripe and extending the shoe tongue to create a striking statement piece. Available in sleek black or crisp white, the white variant cleverly weaves the HG logo into Vans’ iconic checkerboard, representing a seamless fusion of both brands’ aesthetics.
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Accompanying the footwear are HommeGirls staples designed with a distinctive twist: the Boxer Shorts boast a blend of Vans’ signature checkerboard and HG branding; a cosy cotton ribbed Tank Top features an embroidered Vans skateboard detail; a vintage-wash Long Sleeve Crop T-Shirt displays both HG and OTW logos; and the ruffle-hem ribbed Crew Socks complete the look with a dash of flair.
Thakoon Panichgul, Founder of HommeGirls, articulates the collaboration’s ethos: “We sought to connect the core essences of both brands—originality and attitude. The collection amplifies classics from both Vans and HommeGirls, like the OTW Sk8-Mid 83 with its elongated tongue and our original boxers wrapped in the iconic Vans checkerboard pattern.”
The campaign channels the youthful, effortlessly cool vibes of both brands, featuring surfer and model Devyn Garcia alongside Vans Skate Team Riders Etienne Gagne and Stafhon Boca, captured on the vibrant streets of New York City. The visuals, shot by Grace Ahlbom and styled by Flo Arnold, beautifully encapsulate the intersection of skate culture and style. Jen Brill, Creative Director at HommeGirls, emphasizes, “We intended to bridge the worlds of skate and style. Grace’s unique lens naturally connects these spheres, making her our go-to collaborator. Devyn embodies the ultimate HommeGirl spirit, having roots in both surfing and skating while now shining as a supermodel.”
The OTW by Vans x HommeGirls collection is now available for purchase at select OTW stores, launched on October 24, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your wardrobe with this dynamic collaboration that celebrates both creativity and timeless design.
Starring @devynfaithgarcia @etiennnnnnnne @stafhon
Photography @sk8rmom420
Styling @flofloarnold
Makeup @jenmyles
Hair Artist @tamaramcnaughton
Hair Braider @tasha_worldofstyles
Set Design @peterkleindesign
Casting @establishmentny
Production @shayjohnsonstudio
BTS @oliviaghantous
Editor in Chief @mrthakoon
Creative Director @jenbrillbrill
Art Direction @rainetrain @rosfok @jamsayne