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When the two van dor brothers founded their “Vans"" brand at the end of the 1960s, there were exactly two motives for them: to create the optimal sneakers for skaters in all of California and at the same time be the first brand that allows customers toTo design sneakers themselves.

Long before Nike by You was online or made Adidas' Confirmed app personalized, the two van dor brothers pioneering work in Anaheim.Customers were able to choose color combinations and patterns for their vans sneakers in the shop.The next day the shoes were ready to be picked up in the shop.Actually a small gesture, which, however, had a big influence on the sneakers scene ... an influence that still moves many influential brands today.

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“When I worked at Slam City Skates, we had an old 'Customize your own vans' poster there.Apparently every part of the shoe could be provided with different print."", Sofia Pranttera, founder of Aries, recalls.“We wanted our collaboration to follow this chance: the same colors do not really go together;As if they had been made from found pieces of material - graphics and logos are incorporated.This collaboration is intended to increase the message of individuality and the fracture of the rule, which is shared by our two brands.""

And in fact no model looks like the other.For us, the highlight of the collection is the VANS OG Authentic LX, which in this form corresponds to the first prototype of vans.The "Weed Muted" color shows a multi-colored pattern inspired by marijuana on the upper, while a foxing tape with typography of aries and a text on the sole edge underline the rebellious spirit of the two partners.The complete collection is now available from dealers such as brine box or BStN.

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