UNDERCOVER Vans Old Skool & Era 95
OTW by Vans bridges skate culture and the world of contemporary art with the release of a new capsule collection in collaboration with Japanese design collective UNDERCOVER. Renowned for his unique and counter-cultural designs, Jun Takahashi once again leads UNDERCOVER with two imaginative takes on Vans’ iconic footwear that encapsulate the rogue spirits of both labels in an ultra-limited edition collection.
Drawing inspiration from the surreal sketches of Spanish artist and former police officer Josep Baqué, the first iteration of the Old Skool 36 is filled with otherworldly imagery. The early-20th-century drawings were inspired by Baqué’s curious, fantastical creatures which – unbeknownst to the public until recently – he created by splicing elements of human and animal features. Baqué’s surreal sketches of bizarre animal-human hybrids now appear across the canvas uppers to great effect.
Elsewhere on the collection, Jun Takahashi pays homage to Jack Russell Terriers on the Era 95. Characterized by his own hand-drawn motifs of the playful pups, the lovable dogs act as a counterpoint to the more powerful Old Skool 36. The whimsical embroideries are inspired by Takahashi’s own personal experiences and narrate a softer, more emotive story.
The collection also sees both pairs sharing co-branded midsoles and being finished with premium materials.
The UNDERCOVER x OTW by Vans Collection releases October 29, 2025 starting at $120 for the Era and $135 for the Old Skool styles. Each pair will be available at Vans.com/OTW and at select retail partners.
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