Partners:
Photography by Grace Ahlbom.

Co-directed by Grace Ahlbom & Michael Cukr, produced by Connect the Dots and edited by Michael Cukr.

Vans Team:
Chase Nann, Beau Roulette, Nate Rogers, Darcy Schwier, Bianca Richter, Rachelle Shapiro, Taylor Olson

Sometimes you have to look at the past to push the future forward. Vans collaborated with four of their most inspirational female athletes to help reinvent the iconic Old Skool. The Vans design team teamed up with Efron Danzig, Cocona Hiraki, Tania Cruz and Karina Rozunko to create four unique visions of the Old Skool. Each pulled from their personal interests, stories and creativity to put an elevated spin on it, truly pushing the silhouette into the future.

Since 1977, the Old Skool has been an icon in skateboarding and beyond. Its recognizable silhouette and endless wearability have seen it land at the forefront of cultural change for decades. This collection perfectly reflects this versatility and the collective energy of today’s youth by showcasing the diverse styles of all four riders.