The Vans x Metagirl Premium Old Skool 36 Diva brings a bold new perspective to one of skateboarding’s most recognizable silhouettes. Combining Vans heritage with Metagirl’s maximalist aesthetic, the collaboration blends luxury-inspired details, rebellious energy, and unapologetic self-expression.
What to Know
- Vans teams up with Italian designer and artist Caterina Mongillo, better known as Metagirl.
- The collaboration reimagines the Premium Old Skool 36 through a bold, hyper-feminine lens.
- Premium details include snakeskin textures, rhinestone accents, oversized hardware, and gemstone embellishments.
- The collection also includes a White Ruffle Knee High Sock.
- The Vans x Metagirl Premium Old Skool 36 Diva launches on May 28 via Vans.
Vans and Metagirl Reimagine the Old Skool 36
Vans continues to push creative boundaries through unique collaborations. This time, the brand partners with Metagirl for one of its most expressive Old Skool releases to date. The Vans x Metagirl Premium Old Skool 36 Diva transforms the classic skate shoe into a statement piece. As a result, it balances glamour, individuality, and confidence.
Created alongside Italian designer and artist Caterina Mongillo, better known as Metagirl, the project celebrates contrast. On one hand, it embraces strength and attitude. On the other, it highlights softness and refinement. Consequently, the sneaker challenges traditional expectations of skate-inspired footwear.
“Metagirl is about embracing the feminine that lies within all of us, and ‘Diva’ is the ultimate embodiment of that energy. I spend endless hours scrolling online marketplaces, obsessing over the craftsmanship and details of discontinued 2010s brands or discovering the underworld of vintage belt-buckle 18k-gold-rings. That is where the soul of this shoe lives. This isn’t just footwear, it’s a rebellion reviving a badass facet of femininity in sneakers. It’s divamaxxing. With the encrusted gold buckle and statement hardware, I designed this for the woman who is always told she is ‘too much’. Divas, I got u.” Caterina Mongillo, Metagirl Founder
Premium Old Skool 36 Diva Showcases Luxury-Inspired Details
The Premium Old Skool 36 Diva features a black canvas upper enhanced with snakeskin textures and metallic accents. Meanwhile, a deliberately distressed white Sidestripe creates a striking contrast against the decorative hardware. Studs embedded into the foxing tape add even more texture and visual impact.
In addition, an asymmetrical snakeskin strap crosses the vamp. Rhinestone details bring extra shine, while an oversized gemstone-encrusted gold buckle serves as the centerpiece. Gold studs on the toe bumper and sidewall further amplify the design. Together, these elements reflect Metagirl’s signature maximalist approach.
Vans x Metagirl Celebrates Bold Self-Expression
Beyond the footwear itself, the collaboration explores a broader fashion narrative. It draws inspiration from early-2010s styling, vintage accessories, and contemporary internet culture. Therefore, the Premium Old Skool 36 Diva feels more like a fashion statement than a traditional sneaker release.
The collection also includes a White Ruffle Knee High Sock. As a result, the footwear and apparel work together to reinforce the project’s playful identity. Ultimately, the collaboration demonstrates how Vans continues to reinterpret its classics through fresh creative perspectives.
The Vans x Metagirl Premium Old Skool 36 Diva and accompanying Ruffle Knee High Sock in White will be available beginning May 28 through Vans.
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