Vans and T&C Surf release surf history-inspired capsule

By

Cassidy Mantor

Published
Jul 3, 2018

Vans latest collaboration is with surf and skate brand T&C Surf on a limited-edition apparel, footwear and accessories capsule celebrating the history of surfing.

T&C gave a sneak peak of the capsule on Facebook, describing it as "classic but modern."

The collection combines Vans' iconic checkerboard print with T&C Surf's yin yang imagery on three styles of shoes, three pieces of apparel, and a hat. The apparel look is comprised of a bright yellow long-sleeve shirt, color blocked boardshorts, and a black graphic tee.

Shoes in the capsule include Vans Sk8-Hi 138 Decon SF, Authentic SF and Slide-On models. A co-branded blue and white checkerboard hat rounds out the collection.

T&C Surf was founded in 1971. The brand's mission is to "share and perpetuate the stoke and aloha of the Hawaiian surfing lifestyle."

To launch the collection, Vans is partnering with the Honolulu Museum of Art and Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club to host a pool party and charity surfboard auction open to the public. The launch party will take place July 6 at Surfjack in Waikiki.