Supreme partners with the Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts and Vans for a Spring Summer 2026 capsule that includes footwear, apparel, and objects. The collection is primarily built around Mike Kelley’s “Memory Ware” mosaic series, with additional works including “Pansy Metal / Clovered Hoof” and “Satan’s Nostrils” applied across apparel and footwear.
SNEAKERS
Footwear features two Vans silhouettes, the Half Cab and the Era. Each model appears in two colorways, resulting in four pairs. The Half Cab combines a canvas base with premium suede overlays, allowing the artwork to appear beneath structured panels. The Era uses a full canvas upper, presenting the artwork across the entire surface. Both models include leather lining and leather insoles, along with a vulcanized waffle outsole. Each pair features a custom heel label and embroidered Supreme text in Gothic lettering on the heel.
The outsole uses a higher-traction rubber compound with a studded lug pattern for improved ground contact. A heel crash pad wraps the outsole at the back, helping absorb impact during wear. Tongue-to-toe lacing creates a secure fit that follows the foot closely. These elements align the footwear with both skate and everyday use.
The sneakers also include a pre-distressed finish, introducing scuffs from the outset to create a worn-in appearance. This treatment connects visually with the layered quality of Kelley’s “Memory Ware” works, where assembled materials create dense, irregular surfaces.
Apparel translates Kelley’s imagery directly onto garments. A zip-up hooded sweatshirt and matching sweatpants feature large-scale mosaic prints. A short-sleeve woven shirt carries an all-over artwork pattern, while a thermal top features the “Satan’s Nostrils” graphic. The collection also includes a ringer tee and additional graphic T-shirts, including a banner-inspired design based on Kelley’s silk banner series.
Objects and accessories complete the capsule. A Faribault Mills® wool-blend throw blanket measures 50 by 72 inches and features the mosaic print. Two skateboard decks carry high-resolution artwork on the underside, paired with collaborative branding on top. A camp cap printed with the same visual language extends the collection into headwear.
The Supreme x Mike Kelley x Vans collection will release on April 16, 2026, through Supreme, with availability in Asia following on April 18.
