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Paul Van Doren, co-founder of Costa Mesa-based Vans, has died at the age of 90, the shoe company announced Friday. It is with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co- founder, Paul Van Doren. Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator, a company statement read. We send our love and strength to the Van Doren family and the countless Vans Family members who have brought Paul s legacy to life. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
It s with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co-founder, Paul Van Doren. Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator. We send our love and strength to the Van Doren family and the countless Vans Family members who have brought Paul’s legacy to life. pic.twitter.com/5pDEo6RNhj Vans (@VANS 66) May 7, 2021
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Paul Van Doren, one of the co-founding brothers of the Vans company, has died. (CNN)Paul Van Doren, the co-founder of Vans sneaker and clothing company, has died at age 90, the company announced Friday. It s with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co-founder, Paul Van Doren, the company tweeted. Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator.
Van Doren, a high school dropout, launched the brand renowned in skateboarding circles alongside his brother Jim Van Doren and two other partners. The first Vans store opened in 1966 in Anaheim, California. On the store s opening day, 12 customers purchased shoes, the company said.
Vans Co-Founder Paul Van Doren Passes Away at 90
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According to reports, along with a heartfelt tribute post from the company, Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren passed away at the age of 90.
Van Doren created the Van Doren Rubber Company in 1966 with his brother Jim and two other partners. Their initial shop was opened in Anaheim, and they went on to rename their spot “House of Vans.” The brand went on to become one of the most respected brands in skateboarding and eventually transitioned into a cultural phenomenon, where the company’s sneakers became one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the world.
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