COSTA MESA, Calif.,
Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Vans, the original action sports brand and advocate for
creative expression, announces the launch of Global Custom Culture,
an interactive shoe customization contest made to inspire artists
around the world by providing the means for self-expression through
digital and canvas mediums unique to Vans. This marks the inaugural
year of Global Custom Culture, which is the first of its kind,
where artists from around the world can turn a pair of iconic Vans
shoes into their personal art piece. The competition will award
three winners from North America,
Asia Pacific and Europe a $25,000
grand prize, have their shoes produced and sold by Vans, experience
a trip to the Vans design headquarters in Southern California, and the opportunity to
partner with Vans to donate $100,000
to a charity that will further enable creative communities.
"Our goal through Vans Global Custom Culture is to create a
platform that is accessible to everyone," said April Vitkus, Vans Senior Director of Global
Brand Marketing. "A barrier to creativity is having access to the
tools needed to create something unique, and as a brand it's our
purpose and commitment to provide a range of platforms to empower
and enable individuals."
Participating markets by region include:
- North America: USA, Canada,
Mexico
- Europe: Germany, United
Kingdom, France
- Asia: Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan
How it works:
- September 5 – September 29 consumers from participating markets
can go on custom-culture.vans.com to sign-up to join the
competition. Creators, artists and fans are able to download and
print a stencil of a Vans shoe, apply their own design aesthetic,
digitally photograph their shoe design and see it come to life
through the 3D rendering technology. Select markets will have the
opportunity to purchase the design through Vans Customs.
- October 1 – 13 the public will
have the chance to vote for their favorite design submission to
help determine the top 10 finalists from each geographic
region.
- Once the top 10 has been selected, the finalists will receive a
pair of Era shoes to apply a new design onto Vans' literal canvas.
The top 10 will be announced on December
5, where all the artist's creations will be displayed online
for a public vote.
- On December 19, Vans
representatives from the design and marketing teams, as well
as select art ambassadors will choose one grand prize winner in
each region to receive the $25,000
cash prize, have their shoes produced and sold by Vans, be flown
out to the Vans HQ to meet with global designers, Steve Van Doren and more. Additionally, Vans
will partner with each of the winners to donate a $100,000 to a charity.
Throughout the month of September, Vans will host creative
workshops, as a way to participate and support competition
participants in a collaborative environment.
Workshop Calendar (North
America): RSVP HERE!
- 9/5 - Thursday Evening - Chicago House of Vans - Penelope Gazin
- 9/7 - Saturday Afternoon - Minneapolis - Co Exhibitions - Robin Eisenberg
- 9/10 - Tuesday Evening - Los Angeles Vans DTLA Store -
Robin Eisenberg
- 9/14 - Saturday Afternoon - LA 1700 Naud / Monster Children -
Todd Francis
- 9/15 - Sunday Afternoon – J'Adore Detroit - Tony Whgln
- 9/19 - Thursday Evening - New Orleans Red Truck - Penelope Gazin
- 9/21 - Saturday Night - Primary Projects or Super Chief Miami -
Kelly Breez
- 9/24 - Tuesday Evening - Space 1026 Philadelphia – Todd Francis
- 9/26 - Thursday Evening - NYC General Store Brooklyn -
Jay Howell
- 9/28 - Saturday Afternoon - NYC 98 Orchard Monster Children –
Jay Howell
Global Custom Culture reinforces Vans' dedication to providing
communities and individuals the tools to express themselves through
creativity. For more information on the latest stories from Vans
visit custom-culture.vans.com and join the conversation by using
#VansCustomCulture on social media.
About Vans
Vans®, a VF
Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports
footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans®
authentic collections are sold in 84 countries through a network of
subsidiaries, distributors and international offices.
Vans® has over 2,000 retail locations globally
including owned, concession and partnership doors. The
Vans® brand promotes creative self-expression in
youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture
and delivers progressive platforms such as the Vans Park
Series, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®,
Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, and
Vans' cultural hub and international music
venue, House of Vans.
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