Converse Jack Purcell

Converse Japan 2012 Spring Jack Purcell Boat-Moccasin Slip

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Continuing its contribution to the world of sneaker/moccasin fusions, Converse Japan releases a Jack Purcell Boat-Moccasin Slip for Spring 2012. Offered in two understated colorways - white and salmon - the shoes retains much of the DNA of the original Jack Purcell silhouette...
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Converse Jack Purcell “Year of the Dragon”

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The Converse Jack Purcell "Year of the Dragon" finds the iconic shoe manufacturer drawing inspiration from the Chinese New Year like many other brands. The major difference from those very same companies is that Converse has decided to be distinctly understated, utilizing black...
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Beauty & Youth x Converse Jack Purcell

January 6, 2012Style
Converse in conjunction with Japanese retailer Beauty & Youth present two new iterations of the iconic Jack Purcell silhouette. The low top shoe features a herringbone-patterned textile upper in understated navy and olive colorways that are matched against a clean white rubber...
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Converse Jack Purcell Low Profile Slip “Salty Dip”

December 28, 2011Style
The storied Jack Purcell silhouette is given two new aesthetic changes this Holiday 2011 in its latest Low Profile Slip "Salty Dip" edition. The most visible change is via a low profile pure white outsole that borders the shoe, effectively lending a slimmer and sleeker appeal....
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Converse Japan Jack Purcell Veludo

December 28, 2011Style
Converse advances a rather indulgent and luxurious iteration of the classic Jack Purcell in a selection of textured velvet materials. Maintaining the unique toe box shape and upper form of the original model, the shoe is treated in an elegant velveteen upper covering that...
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mastermind JAPAN x Converse Jack Purcell Mid Preview

October 27, 2011Style
After two successful collaborations over the last five years, mastermind JAPAN and Converse team up once again to produce another limited edition shoe. Taking the iconic Jack Purcell Mid model as a base, mastermind JAPAN have selected a matte black canvas for the upper and have...
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BE@RBRICK x Converse Collection

October 6, 2011Style
The ongoing collaboration between Converse and Medicom Toy has resulted in this interesting Medicom Toy Bearbrick x Converse collection. Scheduled to be released on November 2011, the duo worked on the classic Converse Chuck Taylor High Top and the Converse Jack Purcell. Both...
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Converse Jack Purcell Moccasin W Hi

October 4, 2011Style
New from Converse Japan comes the iteration of its ubiquitous Jack Purcell model in moccasin construction. Keeping hold of its sneaker foundation, the hi-cut shoe is fabricated using gray textile on the upper which blends well with the contrast stitching patterned on the toe and...
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Converse Japan Jack Purcell Hunter-Camo “Converse Hunting Club”

September 1, 2011Style
The big theme for Converse Japan's October releases has been the "Converse Hunting Club." Taking both a mix of literal and figurative interpretations, the Jack Purcell Hunter-Camo is a straightforward affair with a popular hunter camouflage applied on the upper. The Jack Purcell...
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Converse Jack Purcell Mid-Top Leather Boat Shoe

August 16, 2011Style
The ever popular Jack Purcell style from Converse gets an upgrade this fall with moccasin-style detailing. The Mid-Top Leather Boat Shoe is featured in a neutral tan leather with matching laces and a white sole. Exposed top stitching and side boat shoe lacing makes this the...
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Converse Jack Purcell “Patchwork” France Exclusive

August 11, 2011Style
New from Converse comes a model of their ubiquitous Jack Purcell exclusive to the French market. Comprised of a preppy madras-styled plaid patchwork pattern, the low top canvas kicks also feature standard white laces, a white vulcanized sole, and the trademark Jack Purcell...
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Gallery 1950 x Converse Jack Purcell

August 8, 2011Style
New from ZOZOGRANDH comes a look at Converse's upcoming collaboration with Japanese brand Gallery 1950. Selecting the Jack Purcell as their signature model, Gallery 1950 swathed the classic low-top in black canvas and chose to accent the shoe with pops of bright color in the...
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Converse Jack Purcell ML-Nylon Mid

July 19, 2011Style
Converse's Jack Purcell model is one of the most often-designed, copiously-copied and overly-acquired sneakers of all time. Coming in a range of colors, silhouettes and limited-edition models, it's rare these days that a basic and versatile yet still moderately exciting Jack...
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Glamb x Converse Jack Purcell Mid

July 2, 2011Style
Japanese brand Glamb align in the creation of this late summer release with Converse. Inspired by the fashion sense of legendary Seattle grunge rocker Kurt Cobain, the sneaker is based on the relatively lesser-seen Jack Purcell Mid. While Cobain's affinity with Converse has...
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Converse First String Jack Purcell Johnny Weld Pack

May 13, 2011Style
Equal parts refined and rebellious, the Converse Jack Purcell sneaker is inspired by the man behind the iconic smile. In 1935, world-famous badminton champion and tennis pro Jack Purcell helped design his innovative and durable performance court shoe with the iconic smile on...
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