William K.
Yelp
The first bruise, scrape, crack, fracture, abrasion or boo-boo was caused by not only my ignorant toddler brain but one piece of wood and four wheels. Since then... the allure, power and freedom in skateboarding was all that mattered.
Vans will always stand out as the brand and place for us outsiders. They always have, and always will.
So this past weekday I was strolling on the edges of BK in Billyburg near Kent and walked by a beautiful matte white building with glares of sunlight. Neon and pastel colors dripping out and then the site of skateboard wheels and then the glance of 'Metallica' logo!!!! So I obviously made a b- line right inside!!!
Turns out Vans opened an amazing lil spot.
Mirroring the ideas of the famous and classic DQM Grand ave. They have made this lil slice a Brooklyn their own... and it's dope!
The amazing thing about these DQM spots are that they feature the art of the brand.. they give the customer a way to experience and enjoy the process that goes into making a piece of art for your feet.
In terms of vans.. this location has taken the time to
make a solo room that features the work of their design and process. It shows the materials and fabrics that are used in the creative process. They also have private dressing rooms to try on collections and have you're own experience.
One of the great parts about this store and the other signature Vans stores is the ability to have the option of purchasing limited's and exclusive models and variations that are not available online. Thank you NYC for still being an amazing place for fashion.
If you like vans or the summer then I implore you to visit.
Unfortunately the 'Metallica' variations are gone but now you know for next time ;)