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

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Southwick, H. (2026, November 13). Avril Lavigne’s baby announcement proves a love for these classic sneakers runs in the family. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/13/style/avril-lavigne-baby-announcement-proves-shes-always-loved-vans/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-13 · by Hannah Southwick

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Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first daughter on Instagram by sharing a photo of three pairs of Vans checkered sneakers, including an infant-sized version, on a skateboard. The piece highlights that while 208 people had recently purchased the baby shoes at the time of the post, the singer's long-standing personal history with the slip-on style is the primary focus. The author frames the news as a fashion-centric story about the return of Y2K trends and the celebrity's continued loyalty to the brand.
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Avril Lavigne, the 42-year-old Canadian singer, surprised fans by announcing on Instagram that she has become a mother to her first child, a baby girl. Lavigne shared black-and-white photos of herself and her mystery partner holding the newborn's tiny hand and one of the singer cuddling the baby close to her chest. Another photo featured three pairs of checkered Vans sneakers arranged on a skateboard, symbolizing the new addition to their family. Lavigne did not reveal the baby's name or the identity of the father. The announcement came as a shock to her fans, who were unaware she was pregnant. Lavigne's career includes multiple UK number one albums and eight Grammy nominations.

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New York PostThis outlet13 Nov

Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first daughter on Instagram by sharing a photo of three pairs of Vans checkered sneakers, including an infant-sized version, on a skateboard. The piece highlights that while 208 people had recently purchased the baby shoes at the time of the post, the singer's long-standing personal history with the slip-on style is the primary focus. The author frames the news as a…

Avril Lavigne’s baby announcement proves a love for these classic sneakers runs in the family (this article)4 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star13 Nov

This news report from The Associated Press announces that pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne has become a mother. The text provides no specific dates, locations, or statistics regarding the birth. The article focuses on this personal milestone as a new chapter in the musician's life.

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne - motherhood →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Evening Standard13 Nov

Avril Lavigne, a 42-year-old singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s, announced the birth of her first child via a social media post featuring black-and-white photos of the infant. The report highlights that Lavigne had not previously revealed her pregnancy or identified the baby's father, who remains unnamed in her public statements. The article frames the news as a surprise for fans, contrasting her new…

Avril Lavigne welcomes first child: ‘Our mini princess’ →
Global News13 Nov

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, via a series of black-and-white photos shared on Instagram. The 42-year-old artist shared the news without disclosing the child's name or the identity of the father, while the report provides context on her past marriages and a previous engagement. The article focuses on Lavigne's personal milestone while outlining her…

Avril Lavigne announces birth of 1st child: ‘Princess has arrived’ →
CBC13 Nov

Canadian pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, as announced via an Instagram post. The 42-year-old artist shared photos of the newborn and her unnamed partner but has not disclosed the child's name or the identity of the father. The reporting focuses on the birth announcement while providing background on Lavigne's previous marriages to musicians Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger and…

Avril Lavigne welcomes baby girl →
Daily Caller13 Nov

Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child via an Instagram post on November 13, sharing three images of her new daughter. The post included a close-up of the infant's hand, a photo of the baby in animal-print clothing, and a tribute to Lavigne's skater roots featuring three pairs of Vans sneakers on a skateboard. The report highlights the singer's private announcement, noting that she did not reveal the…

Avril Lavigne Reveals Birth Of First Child, Debuts Daughter’s First Photos →
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Toronto Sun13 Nov

Avril Lavigne announced on Instagram on November 13 that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl. The 42-year-old singer shared black-and-white photos of the newborn and her partner but did not reveal the baby's name or the father's identity. The report highlights the surprise of the announcement, noting that Lavigne has kept a low profile on social media for over a year while also recounting her previous…

Avril Lavinge shocks fans with surprise announcement: She’s a mom! →

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Who wrote this

Hannah Southwick
65 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction
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In addition to olive, it also comes in burgundy, brown and black — all of which would look right at home at a winter soirée.
And while plenty of shoes wouldn’t be up to the task, the Margaux style took it like a true champ.
If the shoe fits … it still might not be the right fit for an NYC commute.
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The “Savage” singer’s sparkly attire will likely match tonight’s runway, given Victoria’s Secret is finally bringing back its iconic glitter catwalk.
Paige Paul’s last name may have changed, but her beauty favorites are staying the same.
Leopard prints run wild in this collection — and we predict this take on Lululemon’s signature cinched jacket will be among the first to sell out.
When I tried it out myself, I could see why she’s so obsessed.
It’s been almost a year since Hudson Williams captivated the internet with his seemingly unedited, 20-minute-long skin care routine video.
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Narrative

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.
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Claims (15 extracted, 1 hedged)

Avril Lavigne’s little one is already (quite literally) following in her footsteps. asserted
one → follow → 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. asserted
star → announce → 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. asserted
which → arrive → hand
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. uncertain
number → accord → 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. asserted
Lavigne → ’ → years
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. asserted
She → step → shorts
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. asserted
they → sell → colors
(And for slightly older kids, the brand offers sizes for toddlers, too) asserted
brand → offer → toddlers
Her love for the kicks is hardly complicated; they’re edgy yet comfy, and so easy to slip on quickly. asserted
they → complicate → kicks
(Plus, they get glowing reviews. asserted
they → get → reviews
And with Y2K fashion coming back in a big way, there’s never been a better time for a little fashion flashback. asserted
fashion → come → flashback
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six. asserted
article → write → Page
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. asserted
that → spy → stars
She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. asserted
She → consult → recommendations
In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade. asserted
work → write → Today
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