Au Départ Presents F&F Vans Authentic Collab
SummaryThe low-top sneaker is covered in premium leather.The exclusive release will not be available for sale.After relaunching its beloved kicks with COMME des GARÇONS, Vans joins French leather goods expert Au Départ on a luxurious Authentic sneaker made exclusively for friends & family. The classic Vans Authentic model gets a premium rebuild courtesy of Au Départ, covering the low-top sneaker in its signature monogram leather. First introduced in 1910, the brand's geometric pattern plays with dots, stripes, and squares, resulting in a patriotic design inspired by France's natural outlines. Often used across Au Départ's signature travel bags, the tri-hued leather takes over the Vans Authentic — converting an everyday staple into a statement piece emitting opulence and class that crosses borders. Take a closer look at the Au Départ x Vans Authentic F&F collaboration in the gallery above.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Summary
- The low-top sneaker is covered in premium leather.
- The exclusive release will not be available for sale.
After relaunching its beloved kicks with COMME des GARÇONS, Vans joins French leather goods expert Au Départ on a luxurious Authentic sneaker made exclusively for friends & family.
The classic Vans Authentic model gets a premium rebuild courtesy of Au Départ, covering the low-top sneaker in its signature monogram leather. First introduced in 1910, the brand's geometric pattern plays with dots, stripes, and squares, resulting in a patriotic design inspired by France's natural outlines.
Often used across Au Départ's signature travel bags, the tri-hued leather takes over the Vans Authentic — converting an everyday staple into a statement piece emitting opulence and class that crosses borders.
Take a closer look at the Au Départ x Vans Authentic F&F collaboration in the gallery above.