Photography Christin RoseFashion / NewsFashion / NewsDazed cover star Nathan Westling turns designerIn a new project for Vans, the Arizonian model designs a custom Sk8-Hi Reissue DXShareLink copied ✔️November 7, 2016November 7, 2016Text Hope Williams Vans x Natalie Westling Name a fashion brand and flame-haired muse Nathan Westling has modelled for them: Chanel, Dior, Prada – the lot. He’s also starred on the cover of Dazed, not once, but twice. Now however, He’s turned designer. The Arizonian has teamed up with iconic skate shoe brand Vans on a custom Sk8-Hi Reissue DX, which is available online and at Opening Ceremony stores around the world. Westling, who has been skating since the tender age of three, apparently took inspiration from his personal style and 90s skate scene. “I was so honoured to be a part of the Sk8-Hi campaign recently that it only felt right to choose the Sk8-Hi,” she said. “All in all, I wanted to create a shoe that I could skate in but was also different from all of my other Vans.” Westling’s involvement in the project goes beyond reworking the Sk8-Hi, though – he stars in the accompanying campaign, which is shot by LA photographer Christin Rose. However isn’t the first time he’s has worked with Vans. In fact, he’s fronted multiple campaigns for the label and was appointed brand ambassador in January – and, if you had any remaining doubts about his commitment to the label, just check out the Vans logo he’s had inked on his forearm. See the full campaign in the gallery above. Natalie WestlingPhotography Walter Pfeiffer, fashion Robbie SpencerEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingAnd Love Comes in at the Eye: Passionate portraits from Tom Wood’s archiveThe beloved photographer’s latest book brings together shots of amorous late-night encounters in the nightclubs of Merseyside in the 1980sArt & PhotographyMusicDaughter From Hell: The 5 best tracks on Gracie Abrams’ new albumPull&BearFashionSongs Worth Reading: Sophia Stel and PULL&BEAR find dark academia in ParisBeautyWhy are women now talking like looksmaxxers?Art & PhotographyThe book preserving the Caribbean’s radical creative historyLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaFashionThese photos capture clandestine moments at iconic fashion showsLife & CultureIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy