’90s Revival: Sandy Liang x Vans

Sandy Liang channels her grandma and her childhood in her third collaboration with Vans.

  • Author: Ellie Beeck
  • Images courtesy of Vans and Sandy Liang.

Sandy Liang’s third collaboration with Vans is all about the ’90s. The New York-based designer announced the collaboration on Wednesday, set to launch Jan. 28. The Sandy Liang x Vans collection features classic Vans shoe styles like the Sk8-Hi Platform 2.0, the Style 73 DX, and the Authentic 44 DX dressed up with girly chic gingham, lace, and floral patterns.  

Styles from the Sandy Liang x Vans collaboration.
Looks from the Sandy Liang x Vans collaboration.

If the looks seem nostalgic, it’s because they are. Taking inspiration from “her hometown, her grandma and the hand-me-downs from her youth,” Liang’s collection offers a departure from Vans typical designs and pays homage to Liang’s Lower East Side roots.  

Liang also designed several clothing pieces for the collection, including chino pants, a bucket hat, and graphic fleece jackets and t-shirts.  

Looks from the Sandy Liang x Vans collaboration.
A hoodie from the Sandy Liang x Vans collaboration.

The collaboration also brought about a new shoe for Vans, the Sk8-Hi Tapered Modular, a high-top with a removable rubber outsole. 

The Sandy Liang x Vans collection will be available in select stores, and globally online.  

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