Vans is launching a David Bowie-inspired shoe collection

I actually gasped when I heard this: Vans has just launched a line of David Bowie-inspired shoes and clothing. That’s right, you can shop this new Bowie-themed line starting on April 5.

The skate-shoe maker announced the limited-edition collection as a tribute to the late rock legend. Shoes comprise most of the line, with each style making a clever nod toward one of Bowie’s albums or alter egos. Apparel is offered as well.

Let’s take a look, shall we?

From left to right, we’ve got Ziggy Stardust, “Hunky Dory,” “Aladdin Sane,” “Blackstar,” “Space Oddity” and the classic Vans checkerboard with a “Diamond Dogs”-era Bowie logo.

The range includes toddler’s sizes for the “Aladdin Sane” Old Skool style and the “Diamond Dog”s Sk8-Hi Zips. If your kid is as cool as you are, these are a must.

A few different hats and T-shirts complete the lineup. The black cap with a subtle “Aladdin Sane” lightning bolt across the brim (seen below) captured my heart.

It retails for $32 on the Vans website.

There’s also this “Serious Moonlight” long-sleeved shirt, which you can buy online for $30.

If you prefer short sleeves, you can also buy this black T-shirt, which pays homage to the Ziggy Stardust era. Like the previous shirt, it also sells for $30.

Vans showed off the Vans x DB Sk8-Hi Platform 2.0 Ziggy Stardust shoes on its Instagram feed to build up excitement for the new line:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvy1cqPB34-/

The company also gave a more thorough look at the entire collection, announcing the release of the new line on Instagram. Click through these photos to see more of the available items.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv3DPCmhBY3/

In case you can’t tell, Bowie is a big deal in my household. At our wedding, my husband and I exited the ceremony to “Ziggy Stardust” as the recessional song. Our children endured hours of Bowie Spotify playlists in their first years of life. Our friends’ 3-year-old child quizzes strangers about their favorite Bowie songs. When Bowie died in January 2016, days after his final album hit stores, it sent us into a month of obsessive listening and mourning.

So I’m pretty psyched about this Vans x Bowie collaboration. However, if I miss out, I have an ace up my sleeve: Target, of course. I’ve bought lots of well-priced official Bowie gear for my kids there, including infant onesies (in multiple sizes so we don’t run out) and T-shirts.

Right now Target’s got this kids’ Bowie sweatshirt available for $17.

If you want to get your kids on the Bowie train early, Target also has this “Aladdin Sane” onesie available. It’s available in sizes from 0-3 months up to 24 months and retails for $6.99.

For adult Bowie fans, you can also check out this women’s dress printed with those signature lightning bolts. It sells for $34.

The official Bowie online store has tons of stuff, as well. Still, you’d better believe I’m going to be on the Vans site today snapping up that hat and maybe a pair of sneaks. When the Starman calls, I answer — and whip out my credit card.

What do you think of the new Bowie-inspired line from Vans? Will you buy any of the new items?