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No One, Not Even Biggie’s “Hooligans in Brooklyn,” Asked for Converse Timbs
Brand: Converse Japan Season: Fall/Winter 2021 Release Date: August 24 Price: ¥10,450 (about $95) Buy: Converse Japan’s site Editor’s Notes: What’s in a shoe? If it’s Timberland‘s signature 6″: decades of Black culture ranging from Biggie Smalls‘ Brooklyn shout-outs to collaborations with streetwear institutions like Supreme and OVO. Converse Japan’s latest (and maybe wildest) All […]
Rick Owens’ Converse Weapon Is Tall, Dark, and Chunky
Brand: Rick Owens DRKSHDW x Converse Buy: Highsnobiety Shop, Converse, Rick Owens from August 31 Editor’s Notes: Add another one to the list. Rick Owens only just dished out his adventurous rework of the Converse Chuck Taylor but he’s already back with the sneaker giant for another bespoke spin on a classic silhouette. This time, […]
John Elliott Elevates a Skate Icon With Organic Patterns
Brand: John Elliott x Converse Model: Skidgrip Release Date: August 19 Price: $130 Buy: converse.com, johnelliott.com, John Elliott stores, and select retailers globally What We’re Saying: John Elliott’s relationship with Nike has seemingly spawned a partnership with Converse. For his impending collaboration, the designer has reimagined one of the brand’s oldest silhouettes, the Skidgrip, largely […]
F/CE. & Converse’s New Technical Boot Is Nothing Short of Badass
Brand: F/CE. x Converse Model: QAK CP GORE-TEX Hi Release Date: September 2021 Price: ¥24,200 (approximately $220) Buy: Select Converse retailers What We’re Saying: Before we know it, it’ll be time to break out the boots for fall and winter. If you’re in the market for a new pair — especially one for all your outdoor […]
Rick Owens Dramatically Reshapes Converse’s Classic Chuck 70
Rick Owens revives the punk rock era of Converse with his signature touch.
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Rick Owens’ Take on the Chuck ’70 Is Dark, Edgy & We Need It
Brand: Rick Owens DRKSHDW x Converse Model: Chuck 70 “TURBODRK” High and Low Release Date: July 29 Price: $225 (high) / $215 (low) Buy: Highsnobiety Shop What We’re Saying: Unveiled at Fashion Week FW21, the Rick Owens DRKSHDW x Converse Chuck 70 “TRBODRK” sees the iconic designer come full circle. The sneaker is an unmistakably […]
We’ve Got a Crush on the Lola Bunny Converse Pro Leather
Brand: Space Jam x Converse Model: Pro Leather, Chuck ’70, and Run Star Motion Release Date: July 16 Price: $115 (Pro Leather), $135 (Chuck 70 and Run Star Motion) Buy: Highsnobiety Shop What We’re Saying: To celebrate Space Jam: A New Legacy hitting cinemas worldwide this week, Converse has created a co-branded collection comprising a […]
Telfar Makes Us Want to Swap Kicks for Ballet Flats
Brand: Telfar x Converse Model: Pro Leather Mary-Jane, Pro Leather Slip-On, Slide Release Date: July 6, 9am EDT Price: $60 (slide), $125 (Slip-On), $140 (Mary-Jane) Buy: Telfar What We’re Saying: Telfar x Converse is the collaboration that keeps giving, staying in its own lane, and not succumbing to mainstream pressure, resulting in fresh takes on […]
Issa Rae and Converse Team Up for New Customizable Sneaker Collection
The new collaboration brings Rae’s signature self-expression to a customizable line of Converse Chuck 70 sneakers
New Album, New Shoe – Tyler, the Creator Is Owning Summer ’21
Brand: GOLF le FLEUR* x Converse Model: Chuck 70 Release Date: July 9 Price: TBC Buy: Converse What We’re Saying: Hot on the heels of his new album release, Tyler, the Creator will soon be delivering his latest footwear collaboration, as the artist’s GOLF le FLEUR* imprint is back alongside Converse for another Chuck 70 […]
A-COLD-WALL* Gives Converse’s Radical New Sneaker Air Yeezy Vibes
A-COLD-WALL* took to Instagram yesterday to tease a new collaboration with Converse. The sneaker in question is the newly-revealed Aeon Active CX, which represents Converse’s radical new design language. Sam Ross’ label has worked with both Nike and subsidiary brand Converse in the past. Projects have ranged from slight tweaks to classic silhouettes (the ACW* […]
Converse CX Proves Bolder Is Better
The Converse CX line is all about comfort through progressive design. As much of the world continues to slowly reopen post pandemic, the brand is aiming to fuel movement with all-new silhouettes like the Aeon Active CX and revamped classics including the Weapon CX and Chuck Taylor All Star CX. “We are taking iconic favorites, […]