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Undefeated San Francisco Grand Opening Exclusives

September 6, 2011Style
Following the much-anticipated announcement of the Undefeated San Francisco store opening, the Los Angeles-based brand releases images of some Bay Area exclusives.  The brand's long history of working with Converse sees a new iteration to the successful Poorman Weapon...
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Converse Japan All Star “Wool” Hi

September 5, 2011Style
Part of Converse’s success over their All Star model is their ability to continually reinvent and define the footwear classic. Creating another interesting design, Converse has embraced a tribal-esque pattern that seems to be ubiquitous as of late. Coming in two colorways of...
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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 First String Dr. J Pro Leather Horween

September 1, 2011Style
Converse announces the launch of its First String Standards Dr. J Pro Leather shoes featuring Horween Leather. Honoring the legend of Julius "Dr. J" Erving and the shoe he made history in, Converse recreates the classic silhouette in two all-new premium crafted versions using...
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Converse Japan All Star Hounder Hi “Converse Hunting Club”

September 1, 2011Style
The most unorthodox release from September's Converse Japan "Converse Hunting Club" collection is hands-down the All Star Hounder Hi. We've seen the literal application of themes on sneakers in the past, and the Hounder is a rare continuation of the trend. Inspired by hunting...
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BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS x Converse 2011 Fall/Winter Chuck Taylor All Star

September 1, 2011Style
BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS will release these modified Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers as part of their Fall/Winter 2011 season. Featuring a black suede upper, the rubber toecap has been removed creating an exclusive design. A side zip has also been added. Other detailing...
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Converse Japan All Star Hunting-Jacket Hi “Converse Hunting Club”

August 31, 2011Style
New for September is Converse Japan's new "Converse Hunting Club" theme applied to the Chuck Taylor All Star. The style features a familiar profile with an additional collar element inspired by hunting jackets to reinforce the aforementioned theme. Look for a release via...
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Streetsnaps: Ballistic Crispiness

August 25, 2011Style
Location: Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
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CLOT x Converse 2011 Fall/Winter Chuck Taylor All Star Low

August 18, 2011Style
CLOT and Converse are once again at the center of a collaborative effort taking place on the Chuck Taylor All Star Low. Two different colors follow a subdued path to design with a canvas and suede materials. The most interesting aspect of the sneaker is seen with a gum-colored...
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Undefeated x Converse Ballistic Capsule Line White Further Look

August 18, 2011Style
Here's an up-close look at the UNDFTD x Converse Ballistic White Capsule Collection before its release August 19. The collection consist of two Converse styles: the Star Player High and Academy Low, each revamped in tonal white fashion. The accompanying accessory, the A.L.I.C.E....
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Undefeated x Converse Ballistic Capsule Line White

August 17, 2011Style
Undefeated's newest collaborative effort is once again with Converse, effectively creating a white version of the Ballistic Capsule collection. Converse's iconic models such as the Star Player High and the Academy Low are further paired with the A.L.I.C.E backpack which are all...
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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 by John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Double Zip Sneakers

August 12, 2011Style
John Varvatos returns this season with Converse to give an interesting new spin on the classic Chuck Taylor All-Star. The CT Zip Sneakers takes the classic Chuck Taylor silhouette and revamps it in leather, adding a zipper to the side. To give the sneaker a worn-in feel,...
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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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