On March 9, American sports brand Vans announced the launch of “Off The Wall,” a global campaign centered on the Authentic — the silhouette that has long defined the brand. The campaign revisits the model’s six-decade relationship with culture and the communities that have shaped it.
From Slogan to Worldview
“Off The Wall” has been Vans’ rallying cry for decades. But this campaign digs deeper, interrogating what the phrase truly means. Individuality. Creative defiance. The instinct to build culture rather than wait for permission to be part of it — that ethos sits at the heart of what Vans is presenting here.
The Shoe That Started It All, Back in 1966
The Authentic was born in 1966 as an understated deck shoe. It didn’t stay quiet for long. Adopted by skateboarders on the streets of California, it quickly became a vehicle for self-expression. Over the six decades that followed, it found its way onto the feet of artists, creators, and outsiders, evolving into a global icon in the process. 2026 marks the anniversary of that journey.
A Cast Where Music Meets Skate Culture
The campaign’s visuals were shot by photographer Rosie Marks. The talent roster brings together figures who have each moved culture in their own right: seven-time Grammy winner SZA, Paramore’s Hayley Williams (three Grammy wins), Franz Lyons of Turnstile (two Grammy wins), Travis Barker, and professional skateboarders Lizzie Armanto and T-Funk. The breadth of that lineup speaks to the expansive reach of the “Off The Wall” mindset.
Availability
The Vans “Off The Wall” Authentic pack goes on sale Thursday, March 12, at Vans retail locations and Vans.com. Additional colorways are set to drop on Thursday, April 2.
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