Judging from the first images of the Spring/Summer 2009 collections, boat shoes will also be a major part of our footwear this coming summer. We have already seen new styles by Lanvin and by Sperry Topsider this season. Here we present you now the collaboration between New York design collective Vane and Sebago.

They worked on the classic Sebago Docksides boat shoe and gave it an updated look, adding some color and different leathers to the classic silhouette. The collection will be available at Training Camp, Brooklyn Circus Global, Alife and Format in New York City, Solemates in Chicago, The Closet in Los Angeles, Nubian in Japan, Nomad in Toronto this March. Via Limite.

More images of the Vane x Sebago Docksides Boat Shoe Collection follow after the jump.

Vane has teamed with luxe home fragrance studio, Joya, to create a new line of candles called New York Mixology.

Evoking the ambiance of old-fashioned speakeasies, New York Mixology infuses the timeless process of craftsmanship with the art of the cocktail. The series of 3 scented candles (Basil Vodka Gimlet, Passionfruit Gin Martini, and Honey Whiskey Fix) is inspired by classic drink recipes and poured in installments by hand in New York City to achieve a unique, layered fragrance experience. Each is paired with a plate refashioned from ceiling tile–pressed, cut, and coated with acrylic paint by hand – also in New York.

New York Mixology launches at STUDIO @ Fred Segal in Los Angeles and Tomorrowland’s Edition boutiques in Japan. Online at wearevane.com and joyastudio.com. Each piece retails for $60.

Take a detailed look at the final New York Mixology candles after the jump.

Filled with New York flare, Vane keeps things rather simple for fall 2008. With full cut and sew on the way, they’ve focused on t-shirts and jewelry in a small capsule collection. The rings are two finger brass knuckle style (with a function that shouldn’t be lost).

Selections from the Vane Fall 2008 Capsule Collection after the jump.

Vane developed a new version of the “We Are All Vane” Pendant. 

“This jewelry piece is def pretty controversial, but fun.  The partner’s in Vane are all different religions, so that got us to thinking about dudes rocking crosses and things like that.  The piece is a combination of three major religion’s symbols: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.  This piece is def one of our favorites because it describes city life so well – many different ethnicities, religions, cultures, and ideas all living together. Vane def thinks that the world loses sight of the fact that we are all equal and can coexist.”
The pendant comes in three different finishes – gun metal plated, brass plated, and silver plated.  All the pieces are made of pewter.  The pewter pieces sell for $85.  They also created a sterling silver version, which sells for $1200. The piece was carved by hand in silver and then lost cast molded – this gives it a unique feel.  The piece is 100% made in New York like all Vane goods.  The pendant comes on a great 36 inch brass rope chain.
Expect soon a preview of the Vane Fall/Winter ‘07 collection as well. After the jump detailed pictures of all versions of the pendant.