We love this new pack from Vans Authentic for obvious reasons. An homage to the movie that made rad a household word, the Vans Authentic Rad Pack comes in red, blue, and black and is available right now at DQM. Individual looks after the jump.

Offthewall.tv presents episode 5 of Jeff Gross’s lovetters to Skateboarding. In this episode Jeff sits down with Jeff Tatum, the innovator of the backside ollie to learn more about its origin.

More from Vans is the epic collab with punk rock pioneer Iggy Pop for a signature shoe. Check out this video to learn what inspired his dance moves and to hear amazing quotes like, “I’d take a tab of acid and I thought I was James Brown and Geronimo!”

Vans introduces the 2012 OTW advocates Lupe Fiasco and Chris Kong. The two join Eric Elms and Dimitri Coste as creative forces collaborating with OTW designers. Lupe and Chris will join the OTW crew in Berlin next Wednesday for a special launch event at the Bread & Butter trade show. The experience kicks off January 18th with a live musical appearance by Lupe Fiasco, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and The Patta Sound System.

Adventures with Chris is back with a special Christmas episode. While working on decorating his house the Vans crew tells Chris what they want for Christmas.

Dopest iPhone case ever. Via Highsnobiety.

In episode three of “Loveletters to Skateboarding” Jeff Grosso goes over the many different ways to plant your foot while skating. Peep the break down of the history of the Footplant and the many strange variations it has spawned.

Continuing to pop off BMX collabs, Vans has just dropped a two shoe pack with Aussie brand Colony. With influence from Ryan Guettler, Vans created the the Milo (above) and Wylie in canvas with yellow accents to refelects Colony’s signature color way. See more images after the jump.

After maintaining a healthy presence in China for the last several years, Vans has taken the next step and released their first collaborative shoe with a Chinese brand. Partnering with core China brand Fly Streetwear, Vans will release the Rabbit Era this friday with a launch event in Shanghai. Hit the jump for full info. Via Guan Mu.

Vans and DQM are proud to present “Pave The Way”, a photo exhibition opening December 1, 2011, at The Vans DQM General in New York. “Pave The Way” showcases the legendary work of C.R. Stecyk III, Mofo, Tobin Yelland and Lance Dawes, chronicling their lives and iconic careers shooting some of the most pivotal photographs throughout the history of skateboarding and beyond. Hit the jump for a closer look at the flyer.