September 1, 2009

Converse x Patta x Le Le Part 3: Le Le

Part three of the Converse x Patta x Le Le video feature involves the musical entity behind the collection, Le Le. The video revolves around a performance at the Paradiso and also talks about the recent project in the words of Le Le courtesy of Fabergé. more

August 31, 2009

Converse Japan 2009 September Releases

Converse Japan's monthly sneaker updates are upon us as we take a look into what's on deck for the month of September. The Chuck Taylor All Star is seen in abundance with highlights including the Messenger and the Down Jacket packs while the whole drop is rounded out by some ... more

August 29, 2009

Converse x Patta x Le Le Part 2: Parra

Masta Lee reveals the 2nd part into the video feature involving the Converse x Patta x Le Le project. This time focusing on an artist that needs no intro, Parra. The video takes a look into Parra's daily routine, a tour of his office and the musical element behind the ... more

August 28, 2009

Ian Ginoza x Converse 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell “Epi Leather”

"I just wanted to make something hopeful," Ian says of his 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell V3 shoe design, which is inspired by a single white blood cell. "It's about a clean slate - something completely pure." Ian's 1HUND(RED) shoe isn't his first positive vision. The graphic designer turned sneaker aficionado turned ... more

August 27, 2009

Peanut Butter Wolf x Converse “999″ Chuck Taylor All Star

To commemorate his 999 Tour, Converse hooked up with Peanut Butter Wolf on a pair of Chuck Taylor All-Stars. The kicks are featured in a simple white colorway with "999" and wolf graphics. With only 9 produced, the limited edition kicks will be given away, 1 pair per everyday of ... more

August 27, 2009

Le Le x Patta x Converse Part 1: Gee

Following up on our latest feature story, we get a closer look into the recent project between Converse, Patta, and Le Le. This first part, of a four part series, catches up with Patta co-founder Guillaume "Gee" Schmidt. Check it out! Source: Masta Lee more

August 26, 2009

Patta x Le Le x Converse 5th Anniversary Pro Leather 76 / Chuck Taylor All Star

Following up on the heels of our recent feature highlighting Patta's upcoming 5th anniversary project with music-group Le Le and Converse, we give you an in-depth look into the upcoming release slated for early next month. The two shoe pack features a Pro Leather 76, Chuck Taylor All Star and ... more

August 25, 2009

Le Le x Patta x Converse 5th Anniversary Project

Patta are without a doubt one of the strongest European presences in our industry today. Having a hand in so many great products over the years, they reach a milestone in 2009 as they celebrate their 5th Anniversary. However, beyond many of their awesome sneaker releases of the past, and ... more

August 25, 2009

ACE Hotel New York x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

In a growing trend of matching boutique hotels with select fashion and footwear brands, Converse passes the baton to New York's ACE Hotel to create their own exclusive version of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. Resulting in a utilitarian final product, the iconic model features a dark tonal green ... more

August 19, 2009

Ian Ginoza x Converse 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell “Epi Leather”

Seen in a preview sometime ago last year, the Ian Ginoza designed Converse Jack Purcell has finally begun to hit retailers. The simple aesthetic of an all-white upper is characterized by a luxurious texturized (as well as waterproof) Epi leather upper with red highlights used sparingly throughout the sneaker's design. ... more