The Mean Eyed Cat Returns: Check the Patta x Vans Old Skool Collection and SS17 Apparel Range

The PATTA x VANS OLD SKOOL COLLECTION continues where their 2015 Japan-exclusive collaboration left off, this time on a wider release that’s guaranteed to command your attention.

Expanding upon the legendary 2015 Japan-exclusive Patta x Beams x Vans Old Skool ‘Mean Eyed Cat’ collaborative project, Patta has once again joined forces with Vans for another release that shows off both brands to great effect. Taking the classic Old Skool silhouette is a no-brainer when it comes to selecting a blank canvas to work with: the Old Skool represents the rich heritage of Vans, transcending its original surf and skate roots and establishing itself as a cross-cultural icon. There’s good reason why it remains one of the most recognised and celebrated shoes in the Vans artillery.

Whilst the original 2015 project stuck to a stealthy all-black colourway, the team at Patta have chosen to offer this new pack in a True White colourway or a sophisticated Black Coffee combination. As you’d expect, everything here ticks the premium box: deluxe suede is paired up with canvas on the uppers, with leather signature Jazz striping on the sides, and the ‘Mean Eyed Cat’ text on the midsole. Stylish Patta branding across both medial and lateral panels remind you who’s behind this summertime sure-shot, with the custom Team Patta laces in place for the perfect sign-off.

This special footwear release coincides with the new Patta SS17 apparel collection, which is available now both in-store and online. Comprising of solid wardrobe staples – hoodies, shorts, longsleeves and tees – the use of bold, confident colours makes this collection a force to be reckoned with. The slick Patta branding is too good to hide away – and fortunately the guys know this, giving the graphics plenty of real estate across each of the items.

The PATTA x VANS OLD SKOOL COLLECTION is set to drop on SATURDAY 27 MAY at the Patta Amsterdam and London stores and online at Patta.nl on MONDAY 29 MAY. Check the latest footwear and apparel selections at PATTA by clicking the banners at the end of the page.