The beginning of autumn also marks the arrival of colors, smells and flavors that are related to one of the most deeply rooted festivities in Mexico: the Day of the Dead, with its traditional offerings, which represent a tribute of love, respect, and affection towards loved ones who are gone.
As it has been a tradition for four years, on the occasion of the proximity of this important date, Vans launches its Day of the Dead collection, which this time is inspired by the representative symbols of this celebration, such as the marigold flower, the dead bread, the catrines and the confetti, which appear reflected in the garments and footwear by means of a print representing the classic lottery game.
A) Yes, Vans celebrates this tradition with its classic models: Old Skool, Era and Slip-On., which are presented through another representative tradition of the Day of the Dead: literary skulls.
Old Skool Day of the Dead
Looking for death
of some Old Skool take over
Well I knew it was luck
of his style delight.
For lovers of the timeless, the Old Skool is an essential classic, which has been a best seller since the 1980s; was the first model to wear the famous sidestripe and is characterized by its editions and collaborations. You can not miss the edition of Day of the Dead, which is coming with a black surface, the sidestripe by Vans, which matches the white laces, the lottery logo on the back, as well as the Mexican lottery print, with elements such as the catrines, the marigold flower and the skull.
It was Day of the Dead
The skinny backpacker
he came across some Era,
used them up front
to look twenty years old.
The next silhouette in the collection is Era, known for its great versatility, heel protection for added support and comfort. It will be a must this season, with a surface stamped with the Mexican lottery cards, white laces and a matching sole.
Slip-On Day of the Dead
Approaching the night
victorious death passed,
Well, I was walking late at night
with their presumptuous Slip-Ons.
If you are one of those who prefer the Slip-On silhouette, you probably like the comfort and uniqueness that this pair has in the collection. Completely printed with lottery cards and a white sole with black details; In its print you can find the letters of the skull, the musician, the catrines, the pan de muerto and the marigold flower, among others.
Day of the Dead clothing and accessories
In addition to footwear, this special Day of the Dead collection features clothing for men and women, with individual lottery card prints and various date-related motifs, as well as accessories such as a Old Skool III backpack in black with a lottery print, as well as caps and socks.
Vans Full Day of the Dead Collection Available October 7 at vans.mx, Vans, Innvictus, Liverpool, Chilango Skate, Dportenis, MT Sport, PS, Sportico and TAF stores.
Some facts about the classic lottery game
It is said that it originated in Italy during the 15th century. Later, he was taken to New Spain, where only the upper classes played it. In times of the Independence of Mexico it became popular among the people.
In the 19th century, Clemente Jacques from France introduced the iconography of the lottery as we know it today..
It was the social customs of the time that gave meaning to the images of the Mexican lottery through proverbs and popular sayings, such as: “For the sun and for the water … The umbrella.”
The lottery consists of 54 cards to play, each with a different image, name and number. The Mexican lottery version of “Don Clemente Gallo” is celebrating its 108th anniversary.