Au Départ Brings Luxury Leathers To Its First-Ever Sneaker Collaboration

Another major link-up at Paris Fashion Week.

Andrew Rizzo June 26, 2025

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For as long as folks have been customizing sneakers, one of the most commonly-replicated themes has been bringing iconic luxury house prints to popular models. We’re talking knockoff Gucci Air Force 1s and Louis Vuitton Converse – basically anything you might find in your city’s bootleg fashion district. These Au Départ x Vans Authentics, however, are the real deal.

Introduced at Paris Fashion Week, the Vans Authentic is here presented in premium leather featuring Au Départ’s timeless monogram. Michael Dupouy, best known for his ALL GONE book series, is the man who made the project possible, bringing Vans and Au Départ together after working with both brands individually. Images of four sample colorways appear toward the end of the gallery below, but only the “Cognac” made it into production.

This marks the Parisian trunk/accessory brand’s first ever sneaker collaboration, but we have some sour news to report. The Au Départ x Vans Authentic is for friends & family only, meaning you’ll have to know a guy to get your hands on a pair. See detailed images below and hit our Sneaker Release Dates page to preview pairs you can actually cop.

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.