Peter Kapos for HAVEN / Vans collaboration

Editorial

HAVEN / OTW by Vans Authentic 44 Vibram

A shared approach to considered design

Natural light spills across a quiet London studio tucked along an unassuming side street. Steel shelving, archival objects, and the measured geometry of functionalist design reveal themselves gradually, each element placed with intent. Among iconic works and the legacy of Dieter Rams, Peter Kapos moves with studied clarity. As a design historian, curator, and director of Systems Studio and its research arm Das Programm, his practice reflects a belief that objects should be precise, purposeful, and built to hold relevance over time.

That philosophy guides our collaboration with OTW by Vans. The HAVEN / OTW by Vans Authentic 44 Vibram approaches an archetype with restraint — refining rather than reimagining. Rendered in premium nubuck and textured suede, the monochrome upper emphasizes depth through material, while a Vibram outsole introduces a subtle shift in comfort and longevity. The result is a study in considered utility: familiar in form, elevated through craft, and grounded in a shared language of functional design.

Available Friday, March 20th at 10am PST online, in-stores, and at the HAVEN NYC pop-up at 213 Bowery.

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Braun coffee maker collected by Peter Kapos

Peter Kapos in his atelier, in front of his Braun collection

Peter Kapos playing music on a Braun cd wall player

Braun collection of Peter kapos, inspiring the HAVEN / Vans otw collaboration

Peter Kapos wearing the HAVEN / Vans otw authentic, focus on the vibram outsole

Peter Kapos wearing HAVEN apparel, outside of his studio

Focus on the HAVEN / Vans otw authentic shoes

Peter Kapos doign research in a Braun book

Focus on the insole of the HAVEN / Vans shoes

Peter Kapos in his studio doing research on Braun products

Photographer: Celia Spenard-Ko | Videographer: Max dos Santos

Special Thanks: Peter Kapos & Michal Polak