October 1, 2009

Bowery John Varvatos x Converse All Star Chuck Taylor

The Bowery John Varvatos x Converse capsule features a small collection of re-designed All Star Chuck Taylors this season. Keeping together a Rock & Roll-esque theme, the All Stars include some strong highlights including studs, metal ball-bearings, woven leather and fold-down designs all incorporated into the upper. Available now at ... more

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September 30, 2009

John Varvatos x Converse Sprint Grip

The John Varvatos x Converse collection has become a well-known example of collaborative designer capsules with this season's releases including the Sprint Grip. The chukka style sneaker features a three-lace upper with small leather trimming making up the design. Available in blue and black at select retailers. Source: Converse Blog more

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June 23, 2009

John Varvatos 2010 Spring RTW Collection

Implementing a strong range of gray hues, John Varvatos presented his RTW Collection for the 2010 Spring season. His arrangements were generally pleasing, showcasing a blend of checked suits, cardigan knits, trousers and shorts, all featuring minimalistic details while remaining distinctly fashionable. more

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June 8, 2009

John Varvatos Rock Volume One

John Varvatos presents his latest addition to his brand with the release of the Rock Volume One cologne. With a definitive affection for rock & roll culture through various facets of his brand (including taking over legendary music spot CBGB for his flagship store), Rock Volume One has strong rock ... more

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June 2, 2009

Converse by John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi

Never a stranger to offering distressed and beat aesthetics to his Converse offerings, here's a glimpse into one of the 2009 fall release from the Converse by John Varvatos collection. The distressed leather upper features a solid colored upper which includes the toe cap as well as a dirtied foxing ... more

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April 30, 2009

John Varvatos x Converse Interview

Antenna Magazine recently spoke with American designer John Varvatos and discussed a number of topics ranging from his Converse partnership and his concern in maintaining the brand's image to his location choice for his flagship store which occupies New York's iconic CBGB space. Source: Eddie Cruz more

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January 22, 2009

Converse by John Varvatos Metallic All-Stars

John Varvatos unveils a new version of the low profile Chuck Taylor All Star shoe with a stand-out metallic silver colorway featuring the hand feel of a perfectly worn-in leather jacket with subtle yet glamorous luster. The sneaker's leather has a perfect patina synonymous with the golden age of rock ... more

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October 22, 2008

Converse by John Varvatos 2009 Spring/Summer Collection

Taking a look into the Converse by John Varvatos 2009 spring/summer lineup, we certainly get a glimpse of 90's Seattle grunge rock nostalgia. Having late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain's favorite sneaker be the Chuck Taylor doesn't hurt either. Other than the usually very well put together sneaker line, this ... more

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August 20, 2008

John Varvatos x Converse “Get Chucked” Campaign

Converse's designer team-up with John Varvatos is seen here as the two look to promote the 2008 fall/winter collection featuring both a mixture of footwear and apparel. The two have done a remarkable job in the run-up to this collection as the designer's aesthetic has been firmly ingrained in some ... more

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August 14, 2008

Converse by John Varvatos

Continuing his alliance with classic Americana brand Converse, John Varvatos brings his own sense of contemporary fashion to the table focusing on the apparel side of things. With both the men's and womens line, Varvatos captures a bit of old meets new featuring garment layering and mutiple textile usage, creating ... more

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