Zack Schlemmer 
Japanese sneaker and apparel retailer BEAMS joins up with Vans for a special edition of the Era celebrating anniversaries for each brand. Coincidentally, 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Vans and the 40th anniversary of BEAMS, so they join up to present a joint celebration of the Era. Instead of going flashy, BEAMS opts to keep things clean and classic on this Era, presenting the timeless Vans model in navy blue canvas with a white leather heel tab and more white accents throughout. Special detailing includes one side tab with the Vans logo in traditional blue, and the other foot with with orange text for BEAMS. Orange “Off the Wall” license plate tabs add another reference to the signature color of BEAMS. Packaged with a special Steve Van Doren figurine, the BEAMS x Vans Era “Anniversary” is up for grabs exclusively from BEAMS right now.
