Vans Van Doren Paisley Check Shirt Faded Black

The Vans checkerboard is a piece of skate history—born in the late ’70s when skaters coloured the midsole of their Slip-Ons and Vans later printed the pattern onto the canvas upper. This Van Doren Paisley Check Shirt fades that icon into a black backdrop and layers a tonal paisley print over the grid, giving it a moody, dressed-up edge.

The Story

The checkerboard print has been part of Vans since the late 1970s. Steve Van Doren noticed teen skaters creating a checkerboard effect on their shoes, so Vans printed the pattern directly onto the Slip-On upper. It became a symbol of two-tone ska culture and California skate style alike. Here, the pattern is reworked in a faded black tone and combined with a paisley motif for a richer, more ornamental take.

Fabric, Origin & Care

100% viscose with a silky sheen and fluid drape. Made in Bangladesh.

• Loose fit
• Short sleeves
• Chest pocket
• Checkerboard and paisley print

Care: gentle machine wash at 30°C, light iron if needed.

Fit & Size Guide

A loose fit short sleeve shirt with a relaxed drape. We recommend choosing your standard size.

Shipping

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FAQ

How does this shirt fit?

It is a loose fit with short sleeves and a roomy drape through the body.

What does the viscose fabric feel like?

The 100% viscose has a silky sheen and smooth, fluid hand-feel, so it moves easily and breathes.

How should I wash it?

We recommend a gentle 30°C wash and a light iron if needed.

What is the print like?

The shirt uses a checkerboard pattern layered with a tonal paisley print, all in a faded black colourway.