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Vans have received yet another make-over, and this one sparkles: Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte gussied up the flats (See: right) as part of the Van's Custom Culture competition, which will donate $50,000 to a high school student's art program, after said high school student customizes the skate-ready shoe. [Harper's Bazaar]