{"id":319882,"date":"2013-08-06T16:13:53","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T21:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=319882"},"modified":"2018-05-15T01:21:23","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T05:21:23","slug":"industry-interview-taka-hayashi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/industry-interview-taka-hayashi\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Interview: Taka Hayashi Talks Vans Vault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boasting a resume built on range and refined styling, <strong>Taka Hayashi<\/strong> is not one to brag. The humble designer has been a fixture in footwear, streetwear and skateboarding for years, with his recent work for Vans gaining acclaim for shifted silos and depth in genre. As Vans Vault celebrates ten years of premium product and prepares for another season of shoes, we caught up with Taka to discuss his time with Vans Vault, his favorite collaborations and his approach to design. Get Taka&#8217;s take on the following topics in this installment of <a title=\"Industry Interview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/industry-interview\/\"><em>Industry Interview<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: How did collaborating with Vans originally come about?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> Initially, I hooked up with my friend Berto who was running Vans Syndicate. He approached me to do the second project for Vans Syndicate. From there on, I went on full time doing a project for them. The original Syndicate project started in &#8217;06 and I worked on it for about a year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: Many of your best models see adaptations or alterations to classic Vans silos. What was the initial response to altering such classic shoes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong>\u00a0[<em>Laughs<\/em>]\u00a0They were iffy at first, but once it went into production and got the response from the consumers, they were really excited about it. The first Vans Syndicate project was just embroidery application. The second one, I tweaked out all the panels, I did woven leather on the side stripes and tweaked out the toe bumper &#8211; just everything from the outsole to the upper. It just comes naturally and organically. I start out with something and it builds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: How has your role at Vans evolved over the last decade?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> It&#8217;s been really good. I got to explore a lot of things through Vans Vault. It just feels great to be part of that group.<\/p>\n Pendleton x Vans Vault Sk8-Hi\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: When looking back at your time with Vans, what collaborative projects or collections stand out as your favorite?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> Wow, there are so many. I definitely like the Diemme Sk8-His and the Slip-Ons. The Pendelton collab I really enjoyed doing. That&#8217;s my number one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: Of all your released models, which pair was the most challenging either from a design or production standpoint?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> There are so many. [<em>Laughs<\/em>]\u00a0The early ones&#8230;the Akat was a tough production and a design. The Sierra Dune that I did for Fall 2012 was tough to construct &#8211; everything from using the Vibram outsole to the leather to the embroidery.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: When working on footwear, how much emphasis is placed on what will be worn around the shoe?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> Not too much really. I pick out the colors first, but usually the colors that I pick out are very muted and more earthy tones. It kind of blends in with the clothes and stuff that is already wearable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: Skateboarding is probably the only sport category where shoes from the &#8217;60s can compete in performance with designs from today. As a designer, what do you attribute that to?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> It&#8217;s less of the over-paneling. Simple paneling and functional stitching make them more functional. [For skating] I like the Style 36 and the Slip-Ons sometimes. Sk8-His are definitely my number one choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: When designing, are you focused more on making something that&#8217;s ideal for the time or something that&#8217;s timeless?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> It&#8217;s a blend of both actually, and it depends on the model I work on. Some models I definitely make more as a statement piece. Some I make more as a wearable, timeless piece that&#8217;s more classic if it&#8217;s closer to the heritage of the Vans DNA, like the TH Sk8-Hi LX that came out in Spring 2011. It&#8217;s detailed out, but it has a very simple paneling. It&#8217;s done super subtle so that it doesn&#8217;t pop out. It just has more of a timeless feel.<\/p>\n Vans Vault Sk8-Hi TH LX &#8220;Black&#8221; &amp; &#8220;Honey&#8221;\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: What advice would you give to an aspiring designer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> Definitely don&#8217;t follow trends, just go with your own instinct. Develop what you started and go with your own path.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snkrs Day: What can fans expect from Taka Hayashi and Vans Vault heading into the next decade?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taka Hayashi:<\/strong> As of now, I think sneakers are really trending, so we&#8217;re going back to our DNA. We&#8217;ll continue with our classic silhouettes, but I&#8217;m sure in another two to three years it&#8217;ll change up again. It could go to boots or dress shoes, or a mix of both.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boasting a resume built off range and refined styling, Taka Hayashi is not one to brag. The humble designer has been a fixture in footwear, streetwear and skateboarding for years, with his recent work for Vans gaining acclaim for shifted silos and depth in genre. 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