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This summer, Vault by Vans collaborates with Brain Dead, a creative collective of artists, musicians and designers from all over the world, to create a nine-piece capsule collection inspired by the spirit of subculture. The collection presents unique iterations of Vans classic footwear, apparel and accessories in faded shades of pink, green and yellow with custom hieroglyphic designs. Founded by Kyle Ng and Ed Davis, Brain Dead has quickly emerged into the coveted upper echelon of streetwear fashion, describing itself as “not one person, nor is it one idea; it sits in the space between people.”

This mentality is prominent throughout the collection, emphasizing a disruptive aesthetic across Vans

Name: Kevin van de Groenendaal
Age: 18
Hometown: Papendal, Arnhem, Netherlands
Sponsors: Meybo, Box Components, HT components, Tioga, Troylee designs.

Frame: Meybo
Fork: Box
Headset: Box
Stem: Box

With a partnership dating back to the early 1980’s, Vans brings forth the third installment of Vans x Peanuts designs, highlighting characters from Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts gang. Using vintage illustrations from the late ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, Vans designers bring “Off The Wall” elements to iconic Peanuts moments that remain true to Vans’ unique design aesthetic. The Vans x Peanuts collection of footwear, apparel and accessories launches worldwide June 2.

The Vans x Peanuts collection features six core designs across a variety of silhouettes within the Vans Classics, Surf and Apparel collections. Peanuts protagonist, Charlie Brown, kicks off the collection quite literally as he is seen on a men’s pocket tee and raglan pushing his way on skateboard in pair of Old Skools. Cop his steez with a pair of Old Skools outfitted in yellow canvas and black suede, showcasing a chevron Sidestripe and “Good Grief” embroidered atop the tongue of each shoe.

Name: Laura Smulders
Age: 23
Hometown: Wijchen
Sponsors: TVE Sport, Oegema Transport, Shimano, Meybo, Dijk Natural Collections, JEE-O, Renthal, BMX24Seven, EnergyLab, Tioga, Oakley, Leatt, Speijerssports. www.laurasmulders.com