TSHIRT ADVENTURES
What ticked the right boxes about this collaboration?
« As an athlete, I think I have a certain responsibility in the messages I convey to the public, especially to young people. What convinced me was Engton’s sustainability credentials. Our young fans are tomorrow’s consumers. We need to make them aware of the importance of changing the way we buy our clothes. »
This drop is very much you. How did you design it?
« For an athlete who spends his life in shorts and t-shirts, being asked to design a clothing range is as good as it gets. But I felt the pressure. I wanted to include different elements I care about: the crown and the Belgian flag that symbolise my pride in being Belgian and, along with my team, having put our country on the world map. I also added sentences that sum up who I am: In victory, stay humble, in defeat, be strong. »
What is your biggest take-away from this experience?
« I had a lot of fun and I think that comes across in every design in this collection. I hope it will help people remember that life is there to be enjoyed. We only have one life. So why waste it? »
Who is Vincent Vanasch, the designer of this drop?
The 36-year old Belgian hockey international started playing the sport at a very early age. World champion in 2018, three years later he won a gold medal with the Red Lions at the Tokyo Olympic Games, picking up numerous club titles along the way. Now a father of two, the goalkeeper regularly shares moments of his family life along with his wellness rituals with followers of his Instagram page.
