Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic ‘Authentiche’ Release Date

by Nicolas


Designer Mattias Gollin is getting ready to release his latest work with Vans, an artisanal spin on the skate brand’s classic Authentic sneaker. 

Renamed “Authentiche,” the launch of the Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic follows months of teasers from the designer, who previously worked with the brand on three “Nice Vans” Slip-Ons in 2024. 

This time around, Gollin goes all-in on his signature beaded treatment, covering the 1966 skate shoe in 2,000 hand-embellished gems. Playing off of Vans’ iconic checkerboard pattern, the luxe spin on the Authentic combines black and white stones with a dash of gold. The gems are applied in the Marche region of Italy and are made up of a mix of pearls and crystals. Gollin says each pair takes up to eight hours to complete.

Given the premium, handmade nature of the Authentiche collaboration, it comes at with an elevated price tag of $750, a far cry from the Authentic’s standard $55 pricing. In comparison, last year’s Mattias Gollin x Vans Slip-On retailed for $390.

From stones to studs and other adornments, bejeweled sneakers have been a hit for Vans in recent years. The brand’s popular Satoshi Nakamoto collaborations and special-edition “Pearlized” styles have featured similar dressings, but none have gone as all-in on the trend as Gollin’s iteration. 

Other intricate iterations, such as the Chanel-inspired “Souvenir” Old Skools, have been credited with renewing energy around the skate shoe category, particularly for the VF Corp. owned-and-operated label.   

The Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche will be released Friday in Miami to coincide with Art Basel. The collaboration is available on an appointment-only basis via sign-ups at mattiasgollin.com. A limited number of slots will open for registration on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET via Gollin’s Instagram Stories.

Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (top).

Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (top).

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Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (pair).


Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (pair).

Mattias Gollin

Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (lateral).

Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (lateral).

Mattias Gollin

Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (heel).

Mattias Gollin x Vans Authentic Authentiche (heel).

Mattias Gollin



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