Avril Lavigne’s baby announcement proves a love for these classic sneakers runs in the family

Avril Lavigne confirmed on Instagram Friday that she secretly welcomed her first child, a baby girl. Instagram/ Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne’s little one is already (quite literally) following in her footsteps.

The pop-punk star announced the birth of her first child on Instagram today, sharing a snap of three pairs of Vans’ classic checkered sneakers — including an itty-bitty infant-sized version — on a skateboard.

“Our Mini F—ing Princess has arrived,” Lavigne captioned the photo carousel, which also included a black-and-white photo of her and a mystery man holding their newborn daughter’s hand.

A black and white checkered Vans slip-on shoe.
Vans

A pair of black and white checkerboard baby Vans slip-on shoes.
Vans


Three pairs of black and white checkerboard slip-on shoes in descending sizes are lined up on a skateboard in this black and white photo.
She shared a snap of matching Vans for her family of three. Instagram/ Avril Lavigne

According to the Vans site, 208 people “recently purchased” a pair of the adorable baby shoes — but that number’s likely to go up fast following the “Girlfriend” singer’s post.

It’s fitting that the mini Sk8er Girl is already starting her Vans collection, as Lavigne has been wearing the slip-on shoes for years.


Avril Lavigne on a red carpet wearing a black t-shirt, plaid shorts, and checkerboard slip-on shoes.
Lavigne (pictured in 2004) has been wearing the checkerboard style for years. FilmMagic

She frequently stepped out in the same black-and-white pair throughout the early 2000s, often pairing them with her signature plaid shorts and studded belts.

In addition to the top-selling black-and-white option Lavigne chose, they also come in a range of solid colors — plus several other checkerboard shades. (And for slightly older kids, the brand offers sizes for toddlers, too)

A pair of black and white checkerboard Vans toddler slip-on shoes with pull tabs on the heels.
Vans

Her love for the kicks is hardly complicated; they’re edgy yet comfy, and so easy to slip on quickly. (Plus, they get glowing reviews.)

And with Y2K fashion coming back in a big way, there’s never been a better time for a little fashion flashback.


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This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts celebrities’ brands to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.


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