
For two days, West Hollywood’s Kohn Gallery was dominated by Vans as they hosted a media summit to commemorate the launch. Guided by Vans archivist Catherine Acosta, the gallery event merged art, music, and DIY spirit to create an engaging journey through time, featuring influential figures who championed the iconic Old Skool shoe, from coast to coast. To kick off the evening, Acosta facilitated a discussion involving industry heavyweight Henry Rollins (Black Flag and Rollins Band), Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, guitarist Bela Salazar (The Linda Lindas), and practicing artist and rapper Jahlil Nzinga of The Pack, who is famous for the Bay Area hit “Vans” and its catchy hook: “I’m wearing Vans but they look like sneakers.