In this illustrated guide, bestselling style writer Josh Sims explores the Vans phenomenon from the brand's overnight success thanks to Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High to its status as a style staple worn by the diverse likes of Justin Bieber and Iron Maiden. Through various fortuitous turns and a readiness to ride the wave, Vans's association with skateboarding - an outsider sport gone global - has also proved pivotal in making it one of the most beloved footwear brands across the world.
| ISBN: | 9781529444803 |
| Publication date: | 25th September 2025 |
| Author: | Josh Sims |
| Publisher: | Laurence King Publishing an imprint of Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | Pocket Guides to Fashion |
| Genres: |
Fashion and beauty industries Fashion and style guides Individual designers or design groups |
In this illustrated guide, bestselling style writer Josh Sims explores the Vans phenomenon from the brand's overnight success thanks to Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High to its status as a style staple worn by the diverse likes of Justin Bieber and Iron Maiden. Through various fortuitous turns and a readiness to ride the wave, Vans's association with skateboarding - an outsider sport gone global - has also proved pivotal in making it one of the most beloved footwear brands across the world.
A Pocket Guide to Vans features in the following genres: Fashion and beauty industries, Fashion and style guides, Individual designers or design groups
A Pocket Guide to Vans is available in Hardback
A Pocket Guide to Vans was written by Josh Sims and published by Laurence King Publishing an imprint of Quercus Publishing
A Pocket Guide to Vans has 160 pages
Yes it is part of Pocket Guides to Fashion series
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