Vans is celebrating this year’s Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon 30th anniversary with a capsule collection featuring Sailor Moon, her fellow Sailor Guardians, and other magical characters from the popular ‘90s anime series.
Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection
Officially announced on May 31st, the Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection is inspired by the beloved tales of love, justice, and friendship from the legendary anime that premiered back in March 1992. The action-packed collaboration includes footwear, apparel, and accessories with designs that capture the stories of the anime across several iconic Vans styles.
Footwear
The footwear range includes various designs across women’s, men’s, and kid’s categories. The collection’s Sk8-Hi Stacked infuses textiles with satin quarters and smooth leather overlays decorated with Sailor Moon’s transformation brooch and bow. The Sailor Guardians and Tuxedo Mask, meanwhile, make an appearance on the collab’s take on Authentic. The line’s La Costa Slide-On, on the other hand, has a synthetic nubuck strap featuring the Sailor Guardians.
The collection also features a version of Old Skool Patchwork that boasts a colorful patch print showing portraits of the characters from the anime. Another rendition of Old Skool Patchwork features the different Sailor Guardian planet symbols against a starry nighttime-inspired background.
There’s also a pair of ComfyCush Slip-On featuring both the Sailor Guardians and members of the Dark Kingdom.
Apparel and accessories
One of the clothing pieces included in the collection is the Women’s BFF Crew Fleece, which takes inspiration from Sailor Moon’s heroic sailor suit. The long-sleeve shirt showcases Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern down one sleeve and the phrase “Off The Wall” printed down the other.
Meanwhile, the collection’s Men’s Graphic Short Sleeve Tee features a powerful image of Sailor Moon with her famous Moon Stick. Vans’ checkerboard print surrounds the graphic of the character and the phrase “Off The Wall” is printed across the navy-colored tee. The official logos of the brand and the anime are also part of the overall design.
The accessories in the collection include a Got This Mini Backpack that features a close-up of the cat character Luna, and a Curved Bill Jockey Hat, adorned with a Sailor Moon star-shaped patch and embroidered detailing on the front.
Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection release date
The entire collection will be available for purchase starting June 10th at vans.com and Vans retailers.
Fans will also be able to design their own Vans x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon footwear exclusively through Vans’ Customs platform at vans.com/customs, beginning June 10th.