Valentino Meets Vans: Couture Kicks Roll Into Skate Culture

There’s something deliciously strange and stylish about seeing Valentino dive into the world of Vans—a skateboarding icon—with all the polished grace of a high-fashion house. Dropped as part of Maison Valentino’s Fall–Winter 2025 “Le Méta Théâtre Des Intimités” collection, this unexpected mash-up respects the heritage of both brands while sparking a little mischief in gradient-shaded checkerboards. 

Creative director Alessandro Michele works his dramatic alchemy here too. Instead of leather and over-accessorized couture, he gives “democratic” authenticity a twist: canvas Upholds—with checkerboard reimagined in lime and black, plus an “I Love My Vans” script quilted across some styles, Valentino logos scattered like graffiti on skate ramps. 

The capsule is small but punchy: six unisex colorways that feel equal parts California soul and Italian romance. There’s a cheeky nod to cultural crossover in the "Le Chat de la Maison” pair—imagine whimsical cats lounging across your feet. 

Valentino wisely revealed the collab during fashion week’s dramatic showsets and then dropped it online—giving runway art the thrill of real-world release. Shows like this don’t just debut clothes—they unfold stories.

Price isn’t posted everywhere yet, but early whispers suggest it lands near SGD 680 in Singapore (that’s roughly USD 500), a luxe pivot on Vans’ classic retail.

Why does this matter? Streetwear and luxury used to orbit separate spheres. In 2025, they’re overlapping, and this collab proves it isn’t about watering down aesthetics—it’s about carefully splicing universes. Vans gets Valentino codes; Valentino honors skate ethos. It’s a Venn diagram worth stepping into.