Ludwig Van has released a super rare pair of Vault by Vans Deadstock Canvas Project “Mary Jane” printed shoes. “This is ONE pair of only FIVE PAIRS IN EXISTENCE. It really needs no more explanation. This is strictly for the real collector…or the “baller” as it were. Lil’ Wayne was sweating us for them but we DENIED his request.” The sneaker comes with a matching belt and various other ephemera. You can’t say we didn’t fill our 420 quota today.

Today we take a look inside the new Vans Vault Spring 2011 look book. Styles such as the 106 MOC, Derby, Decon, Spectator, Aloha Sk8-Hi, Mid Skool 77, Sk8-Hi Boat, and Woven Check Slip-On and Priz Laced accompany highlights such as new Taka Hayashi Sk8-His and the Vans x Ludwig Deadstock Canvas Project – a special release that comprises 200 pairs of shoes and a belt made of fabrics from the last remaining stock.

The whole range of shoes are portrayed in an artful manner through a 30-age book called “Between You and the Ground” by San Francisco-based artist and designer Scott Barry. The limited run of books are available now at all US Vault retailers at no charge, while supplies last.

Have a detailed look inside after the click.

Though things have been quiet around the Ludwig camp lately, they’re kicking 2011 off strong with a Pendleton wool Scout cap. “Made from vintage deadstock USA made Pendleton blankets, we re-mixed them into a very stylish scout cap to keep your dome warm in all this chilly weather we’re having! These are 100% virgin wool and will be offered in two different colors (caps are one size: M/L: 23″) PS: They look really cool on the ladies as well.”

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Ludwig sent over some preview photos from their Fall 2009 Everything Else Is Noise collection. We get a look at some nice cut and sew pieces, including flannels, jackets and denim. A series of well-designed, musically inspired t-shirts are also presented highlighting the likes of Miles Davis, The Sex Pistols, and of course, Beethoven. This delivery will be hitting stores in about 2-3 weeks, as well as the online at LUDWIG.

LUDWIG worked with Japanese MMA brand Inspirit and fighter Rumina Sato on a collaborative reprint of the very first T-shirt produced by LUDWIG. In October 2007, LUDWIG Creative Director Mike Dytri trained at the rAw gym where he was choked out by the great Gene Lebell. According to Mike, “Gene was a guest at the first PSL event and was taking photos with fans. He gives you a patch which says, “When in doubt, choke’em out,” if you let him choke you out…so of course I wanted one…much to the horror of my fiancé, mind you, but in the end I came away with a nice patch, a cool photo of Gene and I, and a great idea for a t-shirt!” Only comes in black. Available soon via Ludwig’s Online Shop and at select retailers in Japan.

Detailed looks at the LUDWIG x Inspirit “Enjoy Choke” T-Shirt after the jump.

In collaboration with the Conveyor LA boutique, LUDWIG’s Creative Director Mike Dytri has custom over-dyed some Spring and Summer tees and has had “Ludwig for Conveyor” labels into them. This limited run of special co-branded tees are all one-of –a-kind tees, and are currently available at Conveyor LA, which is located in the Fred Segal boutique in Santa Monica.

Detailed images of the Ludwig for Conveyor T-Shirts follow after the jump.

Beethoven obsessed label Ludwig were invited to create an installation inside premier Santa Monica based retailer, Conveyor @ Fred Segal. The installation features a set of paint dipped Beethoven busts displayed under a quote from Stanley Kubricks’ film A Clockwork Orange, which reads “it had been a wonderful evening and what I needed now to give it the perfect ending, was a little of the Ludwig Van.” Overall, a very cool installation from one of the industry’s rising brands. If you’re in the area, we suggest you stop by and check it out.

Detailed images of the Ludwig and Conveyor @ Fred Segal Installation after the jump.

We present you the lookbook of the Ludwig Summer 2009 Collection. This season’s theme is “Eroica,” which is Italian for “Heroic,” and references one of Beethoven’s masterpieces, his Symphony No. 3, dedicated to Napoleon for his heroic conquests.

The collection was produced entirely in the US, and there is a continued focus on classic, stylish comfort, with strong attention to stitching details, fabric selection, and an emphasis on 4-color graphics on their custom cut-and-sew t-shirts.

This collection should be available on the Ludwig online store within the next week or so, and start landing at dealers within the next two weeks.

Take a detailed look at the Ludwig Summer 2009 Collection after the jump.

When LUDWIG were approached by the Miles Davis Foundation to produce a special T-shirt to mark the 50th anniversary of Miles’ seminal LP Kind of Blue, they jumped on the opportunity to work with the people who safeguard the legacy of jazz legend Miles Davis. It makes sense when you consider that LUDWIG’s Creative Director, Mike Dytri, is a huge Miles Davis fan. Indeed, Mike’s own graphic design book released several years ago was named “Bitches Brew,” in tribute to Miles and his music…

The limited edition T-shirt comes on one of LUDWIG’s great enzyme washed custom T-shirts, and it will be exclusively available at the LUDWIG online shop, later this week.

First pieces of the Ludwig Fall/Winter 2008 collection have been released. Aside from graphical t-shirts, the brand offers some solid cut & sew, including flannel shirts, jackets, hoodies and crewneck sweaters. The cut & sew stays rather classic, which we appreciate.

The Ludwig Fall/Winter 2008 collection is now available at Proper.

Have a more detailed look after the jump.