An Official Look at the Complete Harris Tweed X Vans Premium Collection
Name: Harris Tweed x Vans Premium CollectionMSRP: $120 - $140 USDRelease Date: September 24Where to Buy: VansHarris Tweed and Vans extend their partnership into a three-model Vans Premium collection, applying the Scottish textile maker’s handwoven wool to the Old Skool 36, Classic Slip-On 98 and Loafer 53. The capsule builds on the Old Skool first previewed earlier this summer, where a blue-toned plaid upper with lilac, green and brown undertones was paired with deep navy overlays, a crystal-studded Sidestripe and jewelry-like spikes, stones and pins.Across the wider range, Harris Tweed’s coarse, dimensional texture is deliberately contrasted with Vans’ vulcanized construction and glossy sidewalls, while subtle greasing and distressed finishes give the shoes a lightly aged character rather than a pristine dress-shoe treatment.The Premium Classic Slip-On 98 places particular emphasis on the fabric, covering Vans’ laceless silhouette in a "Tweed Red/Blue" look. This iteration works through a warm, earthy check punctuated by cooler blue notes, with the irregular wool weave lending the surface a richer, almost archival appearance. Jewels, pins and studs interrupt the traditional textile with flashes of metallic shine, while contrast stitching and a lightly greased finish heighten its worn-in quality.The Premium Loafer 53 takes the concept in a more formal direction, translating Harris Tweed into Vans’ skate-informed penny-loafer shape. Rendered in a "Tweed Brown" palette, the silhouette emphasizes a muted, autumnal finish, with fuzzy woven wool and smoother leather elements set against a dark vulcanized sole for a mix of traditional tailoring and subcultural styling. Studs decorate the tongue, while removable metal charms, including safety-pin and jewel-like accents, introduce the same rebellious ornamentation seen elsewhere in the collection; subtle greasing again adds a gently weathered effect. The Loafer 53 is finished with a padded collar, gloss sidewall, waffle outsole and Sola Foam ADC insole.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Name: Harris Tweed x Vans Premium Collection
MSRP: $120 - $140 USD
Release Date: September 24
Where to Buy: Vans
Harris Tweed and Vans extend their partnership into a three-model Vans Premium collection, applying the Scottish textile maker’s handwoven wool to the Old Skool 36, Classic Slip-On 98 and Loafer 53. The capsule builds on the Old Skool first previewed earlier this summer, where a blue-toned plaid upper with lilac, green and brown undertones was paired with deep navy overlays, a crystal-studded Sidestripe and jewelry-like spikes, stones and pins.
Across the wider range, Harris Tweed’s coarse, dimensional texture is deliberately contrasted with Vans’ vulcanized construction and glossy sidewalls, while subtle greasing and distressed finishes give the shoes a lightly aged character rather than a pristine dress-shoe treatment.
The Premium Classic Slip-On 98 places particular emphasis on the fabric, covering Vans’ laceless silhouette in a "Tweed Red/Blue" look. This iteration works through a warm, earthy check punctuated by cooler blue notes, with the irregular wool weave lending the surface a richer, almost archival appearance. Jewels, pins and studs interrupt the traditional textile with flashes of metallic shine, while contrast stitching and a lightly greased finish heighten its worn-in quality.
The Premium Loafer 53 takes the concept in a more formal direction, translating Harris Tweed into Vans’ skate-informed penny-loafer shape. Rendered in a "Tweed Brown" palette, the silhouette emphasizes a muted, autumnal finish, with fuzzy woven wool and smoother leather elements set against a dark vulcanized sole for a mix of traditional tailoring and subcultural styling. Studs decorate the tongue, while removable metal charms, including safety-pin and jewel-like accents, introduce the same rebellious ornamentation seen elsewhere in the collection; subtle greasing again adds a gently weathered effect. The Loafer 53 is finished with a padded collar, gloss sidewall, waffle outsole and Sola Foam ADC insole.
