{"id":1036808,"date":"2022-02-02T19:19:09","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T01:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1036808"},"modified":"2022-02-02T19:19:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T01:19:16","slug":"dobale-x-vault-by-vans-forever-sunny-in-ikoyi-collection-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/dobale-x-vault-by-vans-forever-sunny-in-ikoyi-collection-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian-American Artist Ade Okuboyejo Unveils His Dobale x Vault by Vans Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newfound clothing brand Dobale<\/a> presents its first collaborative collection with Vault by Vans<\/a>. Led by Nigerian-American artist Ade Okuboyejo<\/strong><\/a>, the Dobale x Vault by Vans<\/strong> collection is titled \u201cForever Sunny in Ikoyi\u201d<\/strong> and is inspired by Okuboyejo\u2019s childhood in Lagos. Through a collection of footwear, apparel and accessories, Okuboyejo shows the world Nigeria\u2019s joyful culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The color palette for this collection comes from the sunny atmosphere of his hometown, as well as the colors inspired by the cultural food, surrounding scenery, and the Lagos state flag. The collection features a Vans Bold Ni<\/a><\/strong> in a tri-color vintage suede with pigskin and canvas. The shades of orange, blue, and green complement the Vans Era VLT LX<\/a><\/strong>, designed to honor Okuboyejo\u2019s favorite hometown dish, Efo. The Vans Slip-On VLT LX<\/a><\/strong> keeps things simple with a plain black upper, but still provides vibrant energy with its bright-colored trim and hand-drawn sun graphic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okuboyejo continues to show his cherished nostalgia in the Dobale \u201cForever Sunny in Ikoyi\u201d collection through colorful prints and graphics seen on the 8-piece apparel collection that includes pieces like a Satin Flight Jacket, Trackpants, Woven Shirt, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dobale x Vault by Vans \u201cForever Sunny in Ikoyi\u201d Collection<\/strong> will be available starting on February 12th at select Vault by Vans retailers. Visit the Vans Drop List<\/a> for more information and a full roster of stores to purchase from. For more Vans releases<\/a> and updates on all your favorite sneakers, follow @NiceKicks<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n