Over the course of the last few years, Nicole McLaughlin — a multi-disciplinary artist with expertise in upcycling — has gone on to do progressively bigger things, even receiving a collaboration from the very brand she interned with early in her career. And now, for 2023, McLaughlin is stepping away from Reebok and joining Anaheim’s own Vault By Vans, who has helped the talent in producing her own vision for the Slip-On.
Much like many of her personal works, the Nicole McLaughlin x Vans Slip-On is designed with utility in mind, complete with details that make it perfect for gardening. Ostensibly dubbed the “Gardening Tote” — as is written along the tongue just underneath McLaughlin’s “n.m.” branding — the shoe features a series of compartments across its toe box, allowing one to store shears or even miniature shovels and rakes. What’s more, the model is easily taken on-the-go, as the heel strap can be attached to one’s bag via a carabiner.
The Nicole McLaughlin x Vans Slip-On is expected to release very soon. As we await further details, from release dates to news of the collaboration’s second colorway — sit tight and enjoy a look at the ecru and green pair ahead.
In other news, a Gucci Vans Collection was also revealed this month.
Nicole McLaughlin x Vault By Vans Slip-On
Release Date: March 2023
