Were liking the batik inspired look of the latest vans shoese. This looks comes from the collaboration with Vans and Della's. The collaboration creates an opportunity to heighten the awareness of Della’s dedication to empowering the women of the Volta Region of Ghana, West Africa. Vans have collabarated with Della, a socially responsible fashion company to release 6 footwear and accessories for the spring season.
Tina Tangalakis, founder and creative director for Della based in LA, started the company after she fell in love with Ghana during a volunteer program which she she joined in 2009. She quickly became enamored with the culture and utilized her background in business and design to begin Della. Today, the company provides the opportunity to build a foundation for a better life through jobs, education and skills training by employing over 50 women to create handcrafted textiles using sustainable materials from the Ghana region.
Vans tapped into Della’s team of designers to handcraft fabrics through a local batik process to create one-of-a-kind prints that were blended on the Vans classic Sk8-Hi Reissue, Era, Authentic, Sk8-Hi Slim and the two new accessory silhouettes, a large hobo bag and wristlet clutch. The rich colors of the fabric are inspired by the landscape and culture of the region.
Vans tapped into Della’s team of designers to handcraft fabrics through a local batik process to create one-of-a-kind prints that were blended on the Vans classic Sk8-Hi Reissue, Era, Authentic, Sk8-Hi Slim and the two new accessory silhouettes, a large hobo bag and wristlet clutch. The rich colors of the fabric are inspired by the landscape and culture of the region.
Vivid shades of blue, yellow, red and green mimic the riverbanks and tree lines found in Volta. The tri-tone heart print pulls together tones of pink, magennd purple that embodies the heart and soul put into the construction of these hand crafted materials.
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Vans traveled to Ghana to document an exclusive glimpse at the passionate, talented women behind Della. OffTheWall.TV.
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