Manifesto In today’s rapidly changing modern landscape, Vane is inspired by the struggle faced by the various cultures and subcultures that have emerged from the metropolitan epicenters of the world. Vane is a reflection of the cultural, political, and artistic chaos that has resulted. Conflict and duality, however, are intrinsic not only to human nature but exist universally—just as night follows the day, so the world is governed by inherent contradictions: culture and commerce, self and society, desire and responsibility. Vane embodies these emerging tensions, using the juxtaposition of opposing elements as a catalyst for design. We are dedicated to creating garments of the utmost quality and detail, and every Vane piece is uniquely crafted with an idea and story behind it. 100% designed and produced in New York City, our designs infuse social meaning and global awareness into our artistic aesthetic. As youth culture moves forward, in today’s hyper-mediated society, we can either become image obsessed and vain—conceited, arrogant, and devoid of substance. Or, we can become Vane, like the arrow pointing the way on a compass, the guiding blade of a hurling missile, or an indicator of where the wind will take us tomorrow. The potential for both is perpetually within....