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This summer, Emily Ratajkowski has delighted us with her playful and unexpected selection of shoes. Whether it’s her beloved knee-high vintage Dior boots, or the much sought-after JW Anderson X Wellipets collaboration mules from Jonathan Anderson’s fall 2023 menswear collection, her choices have consistently kept us on our toes. Her most recent footwear? A classic style that’s more skater girl than fashionista.
After causing a stir this week in France – where she attended the Jacquemus autumn/winter 2023 show at Versailles in a head-to-toe angelic look, complete with a tutu – EmRata was spotted in New York City yesterday in a more casual ensemble. Her look comprised a cropped white tank top, high-waisted brown cargo trousers by Scanlan Theodore, black oval-frame shades, and a beige Nappa leather Miu Miu top handle Arcadie bag. The standout element of the model’s look, however, was the addition of black and white chequered Vans slip-on shoes.
Originally known as Style #98, the Vans slip-on quickly became a must-have in the budding skate and BMX culture of late ’70s Southern California. Introduced in 1977, it offered a practical footwear choice for durability-conscious extreme sports enthusiasts. Fast forward to the Noughties, and the slip-on style became closely associated with the emo and scene music movements – particularly in its now iconic checkerboard pattern. Various iterations emerged, ranging from vibrant hot pink and black designs to highly sought-after collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami.
Today, the slip-ons retain their status as one of the brand’s most famous shoes, adored by the skate community and A-listers alike. With notable fans such as Ratajkowski, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber, this ’70s shoe is still relevant in 2023.
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