The Vandal: Belgian cycling streetwear from the saddle to the street
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In short
- The Vandal has been making cycling streetwear in Antwerp since 2013.
- T-shirts, sweatshirts, joggers and caps featuring cycling legends and inside jokes.
- The clothes are still designed by the founder, Toon Claessens.
- 100% organic or recycled materials, Fair Wear and GOTS certified.
- Men's, women's and kids' collections, and a tree for every item.
A brand born from a birthday T-shirt
In 2012 Toon Claessens designed a T-shirt for a friend's birthday ride, featuring Eddy Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck. Everyone liked the shirt so much that in 2013 he started printing it in small runs in Antwerp, under the name The Vandal.
Since then Johan Museeuw has worn The Vandal too, and Wout van Aert and Tim Merlier have stood on the podium in The Vandal caps. Van Aert wore the brand's cap on the podium at the 2018 Strade Bianche in Siena. Today The Vandal is sold in 120 shops and is present in many countries from Australia to Japan, and the clothes are still designed by Toon. The Belgian Wielerverhaal has written in detail about the brand's story and collaborations.
You don't have to be a pro to get it
The designs on The Vandal T-shirts and sweatshirts come from cycling's history, legends and inside jokes. Some refer to an iconic team jersey, some to a legendary climb, and some simply to a banana in the back pocket. As long as you love cycling, you'll get them.
You'll happily wear them after a ride, in the café or on an ordinary Tuesday. The brand dresses pros and the Belgian national team too: the Belgian federation launched a fan collection together with Bioracer and The Vandal, and world champion Lotte Kopecky developed her own clothing collection with The Vandal.
The collections
| Category | Examples | Price |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts | Banana, Fast Sugars, Stelvio, The Jersey 2.0 | from 13 900 Ft |
| Sweatshirts | Track 2.0, Full Gas, History of the Bicycle 2.0 | from 28 900 Ft |
| Caps | Hills Trucker, Heritage Grand Tour, So Watt | from 7 190 Ft |
| Joggers | Sofa Coureur, Full Gas, Performance, So Watt | on the category page |
Legends collection
Merckx's 1971 season, the Molteni team bus, the cobbles of Flanders and the white roads of the Eroica: the Legends collection pays tribute to the sport's great moments, with The Vandal's own artwork.
Everyday pieces
The T-shirts are made entirely in Portugal, from raw material to finished garment. The sweatshirts are made from thick, soft cotton, and the joggers are rest-day favourites that are good enough to wear on the street too.
Less, but better
According to the brand, The Vandal clothes are made from 100% organic or recycled materials, with Fair Wear and GOTS certification. For printing they almost exclusively use water-based inks, in their own workshop. They release two collections a year, not four as is usual in the fashion industry, and they plant a tree for every item sold.
Sizing
The T-shirts and sweatshirts are typically a Medium Fit, meaning a classic cut that's neither tight nor loose. Your usual casual size is generally the right choice; if you want a looser, oversized look, go one size up. If you're unsure, drop us a message.
Who is The Vandal for?
- Anyone who wants to show they're a cyclist off the bike too.
- As a gift for a cycling friend or family member: a cap or a T-shirt always hits the mark.
- Anyone who cares about sustainable, fairly made clothing.
Why buy from Premiumbike?
With us you'll find The Vandal's men's, women's and kids' collections all in one place. We ship items in stock within 2–4 working days, and items from the external warehouse within 6–10 working days. Shipping is 1690 Ft, free over 75 000 Ft, and you can send back anything that doesn't work out within 14 days.
Explore our The Vandal brand page, the full The Vandal range, the women's and kids' pieces, or browse all cycling streetwear.
