Mattias Gollin presents a new collaboration with Vans that turns the classic Authentic into a handcrafted showpiece. The designer uses the original Black/White model as his base and brings a labor-intensive process to each pair. Gollin works in Italy’s Marche region, where he hand-applies pearls, crystals, and beads with a method that can stretch to eight hours for a single sneaker. The final count often reaches two thousand gems, each chosen to create texture and depth across the shoe’s checkerboard panels.
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The Authentiche carries the signature Vans structure but gains its identity through Gollin’s approach to embellishment. White squares on the canvas receive pearl clusters and gold-toned accents, while darker parts of the shoe gain black beadwork that produces a sculptural surface. Gollin places his name on the tongue and uses a branded insole to complete the design. These elements create a clear link to his earlier work, including his pearl-covered Vans Slip-Ons, which signaled his direction toward artisanal reinterpretations of familiar silhouettes.
Gollin arranges the release of Vans Autentiche by Mattias Gollin for December 5, 2025, with an appointment-only system in Miami. Buyers secure a time slot through his website and present valid identification on arrival. Each customer can purchase one pair, a measure that preserves access for collectors and fans. Sizes run from US 3.5 to US 12, and the retail price stands at $750 USD. This figure reflects the extensive manual work required for each pair, along with the limited production tied to a handmade object.
The collaboration aligns with the art-centric activity in Miami during the first week of December. The appointment model underscores the project’s emphasis on craftsmanship and gives visitors a direct view of Gollin’s approach to design. Vans continues to support creative partners through these focused releases, offering space for reinterpretations that depart from standard production models.
