This current wave of printed designs has taken advantage of improvements in material fabrication to achieve the most precise prints ever, but most never push it past unique color gradients applied to traditional feline looks. This new pack of Vans Authentics from the California collection reminds us that there are ‘organic’ prints never even considered before can be mastered now, offering a wholly novel avian approach that suggests Kenzo’s ‘Grape’ look only scratched the surface. Stick with Sneaker News to see how far this trend goes and we’ll let you know when they arrive at retailers as part of the FW12 catalog. via HS
