Vans’ two latest collections are collaborations with the Japanese streetwear brand Bape (A Bathing Ape) and the Italian outerwear brand Napapijri. Vans x Bape, which is due for release on Nov. 30, consists of redesigns of established Vans models – specifically two sneakers and a hoodie – that blend elements such as Vans’ checkerboard and Bape’s camouflage. There has been one previous Vans-Bape collaboration, a limited-edition sneaker capsule that sold only in China. Meanwhile, Vans x Napapijri comes out on Nov. 5 with a line of outdoor items and accessories: from hoodies, T-shirts and a jacket of recycled nylon to a cap and shoulder bag. The items will bear both logos. Both Vans and Napapijri are owned by VF Corp.

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