The fairy-tale imagery of Collina Strada x Vans

Scribbled sneakers and butterfly-print T-shirts: Collina Strada, the eco-conscious brand at the forefront of the New York fashion scene, brings its weird and wonderful look to the world of Vans. The indie luxury brand and the shoe giant are gearing up to release the world's edgiest skater gear. The centrepiece? Vans' classic slip-on, covered in childlike designs of houses and flowers. The colourful print was compiled from a series of sketches made by Hillary Taymour, founder and creative director of Hill Road, inspired by "her dream house". The range also includes the Vans Sk8-Hi, wrapped in a butterfly wing motif, and a Vibram-soled version of the Old-Skool, in baby pink and metallic chartreuse.

The collaboration will go online on 10 February and debut at the FW23 Collina Strada show, scheduled for the same day. Big shoe collaborations now seem to be a constant for Taymour, who already did a capsule with Melissa last year, as part of a smart and proven strategy of partnerships that expand the customer base and hype around the brand.