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Vans Brings the Force With 'Star Wars' Collection
Following the casting reveal of J.J. Abrams' Stars Wars: Episode VII film on Tuesday, Vans has announced the release of its new collection inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy.
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The range of men's and women's shoes and apparel features Star Wars characters in fun prints, from Yoda blending in to a Hawaiian-style print to Boba Fett -- along with Death Star, Darth Vader and the Stormtrooper -- getting the camo treatment. With individual items priced between $17 and $70, the collection will be available this June at Vans stores and select retail locations.
The L.A.-based skater brand's premium line, Vault by Vans, will also launch two rare Vans prints that incorporate the film's iconic villains. The Miami print includes a collage of Imperial AT-ATs Walkers, while the Pirate design goes dark with Darth Vader and Storm Troopers in a skull-and-sword pattern. Only 300 pairs of the premium Vault styles (priced between $80 and $140) will be produced, so be sure to grab a pair when they become available, on May 4 (Star Wars Day, natch) at Vans stores in L.A., New York and Boston or on the Vans website.
Looks like becoming a Jedi (shoe) master won't be so difficult after all.
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