Converse Fall 2008 Collection
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Converse is an American shoe company, best known for the canvas All Star shoe, founded by Marquis Mills in 1908. One of the well-known series Chuck Taylor All Star brought success to Converse, with Chuck made an adjustment to the sneaker to provide greater support and flexibility on its functionality and made it one of the greatest basketball shoes with history. Today, Converse produces its All-Stars footwear in a variety of materials, shapes, and colorways. It has successfully bridged the gap between professional sneakers and smart-casual.
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Converse is introducing a collection of premium footwear for Fall 2008 as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. With deep roots and great influence on sports, music, and pop culture, the collection makes references ranging from secret geometry to electronic music, honoring the genres and movements in music. The collection will include Chuck Taylor All Star, All Star Light, Chuck Taylor All Star, Electronic Music, Grateful Dead, Jack Purcell Specialty, Odessa, Wave Trainer, Extensions, and Converse by John Varvatos Bosey Boots. Definitely a very strong lineup to look forward to.
Converse debuts the second 1HUND(RED) Artists collection for Fall/Winter 2008, a year-long global curation project designed to further Converse’s support for the (RED) campaign. The F/W collection will draw inspirations from cultures all around the globe including Africa, Brazil, Japan, Norway, and US with various artists such as Brooklyn based artist, Michael Schall, to African designer, Warwick Kay. Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists will unveil a total of 100 designs, each with unique styling and a number located inside the shoe that identifies the artist who created that specific shoe.
Converse will also debut the African Canvas collection of Chuck Taylor All Star shoes produced with canvas made in Africa. The iconic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe comes in the usual black and red canvas emblazoned with a tribal “X” pattern on the heel stripe, signifying that they are made of this special canvas. These shoes will be available in June at specialty retailers and Converse online store.
Converse has released a new collection of Chuck Taylor All-Stars as part of their 100th anniversary re-visitation of some of the brands most prolific models of the past. Some of the models are not exact representations but rather homages to their earlier predecessors. The models include the Gachapin (1989 Conasaur Collection), Glam (1984 Fashion All Stars), Zebra In Dark (1987 Glow in the Dark) and the All Star SB (1991 Canvas All Star Specialty Collection). All the All Stars seen here will release in July.
Source: Converse Japan
Since 1917 to the present day, Converse has witnessed numerous cultural revolutions. From the popularity of Negro League teams in the 20s and 30s to being a mainstay in the Rock & Roll and basketball scene, Converse has held down a solid presence across various arenas. More then 30 years ago, basketball received a boost to free itself from its then stagnation. Short shorts, knee high socks, big hair and the Converse Pro Leather would become a uniform for style and innovation on the courts. To commemorate the Pro Leather’s place in basketball and Converse history, the brand has reissued a perfect 1976 replica of the original in five different styles in low and high top versions. Alongside the sneakers are a pack of complimentary items including the aforementioned knee high socks, sunglasses and vintage wash t-shirt.
Japanese brand, Wacko Maria, is gaining momentum and keeps expanding its product line with a collaboration on Converse’s Chuck Taylor High. Founded by Japanese soccer players Keiji Ishizuka and Atsuhiko Mori, Wacko Mario aims to create high quality products, inspired by their friends, movies, music, and women. These Chuck Taylors are simple but effective with Wacko Maria’s signature skull embroidered on the side and a simple tag on the inside of the tongue. These are available now.
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The wheels for Converse’s latest collaborative efforts were set in motion recently with Japanese brand Sonic Lab on their Rogger model. Unlike conventional collaborations that emphasize the manipulation of color, Sonic Lab’s styles include additional features beyond the norm such as suede skirts and leather double ring straps. Available now at FL Shop with a retail price of 19,950 Yen (approximately $188 USD).
The latest releases out of Converse celebrating its 100th anniversary are rooted in its fabled flagship, the Chuck Taylor All Star. Two styles are seen here including the Eye-Pop and Piping, each simplistic in their own right but featuring several highlights including subtle color placement and pipping. A release date is slated for June.
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Large Japanese retailer United Arrows has shown a more casual side with this latest team up with Converse on their 1986 hardcourt hit, the Weapon Hi. Without venturing too far off their established path of sophistication and refinement, three solid colorways reflective of their style include black, gray and navy blue. Available soon at United Arrows.
Following the lines of traditional mountaineering footwear, Japanese brand Sonic Lab has put their own inspirations to work on a spin off of the classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. The reinterpretation goes as far as to include traditional laces, hooks and fringes. Available now at the FL Shop.
With the popularity of boat shoe styled sneakers at a pinnacle, Converse has provided their own take on the concept with the Sea Star Ox. The clean canvas two hole uppers are devoid of your usual Converse star. Available in both navy blue and white. Available now at select Converse dealers.
Source: Sneaker News via 95soleman
For their 100th celebration, Converse keeps coming out with surprising and creative products, and this time they teamed up with Pepsi to create these cell phone straps. It seems that Converse spared no details with these little shoes, with print on the back heel, nice texture over the upper, and bottom sole pattern. There are a total of 12 models, including Jack Purcell, Chuck All Star, Larry Bird’s and many other models that are making a comeback for this project. These will be nice accessories to add to the collection.
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One of Japan’s finest retailers in Beams has teamed up with Converse on the legendary and timeless Chuck Taylor All Star Hi. The glossy patent leather finish includes matching lace holes and a leather lining. Black and white are both available now through Beams.
Source: Beams via High Snobiety
