Fragment Design x (Converse) Red Chuck Taylor All Star Low
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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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Upon its original release, the black Fragment Design x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star represented thedesign prowess of Hiroshi Fujiwara. The simple two tone color scheme created a perfect balance. Fragment Design has returned to offer a similarly designed All Star with the concept of (PRODUCT) Red in mind. The colorway is identical to the black version albeit for the symbolic use of red. Available now at select Converse dealers.
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This year has marked a monumental stage in Converse’s long and storied history. Reaching the century mark has been no easy task for any brand, however through the strengths of Converse’s marquee products, the brand has created a lasting legacy as it looks towards the future. Their strong foundation has enabled them to create and lead strong humanitarian efforts such as the (PRODUCT) Red campaign which since day one has set out to help in the battle against AIDS. The centurion mark along with the (PRODUCT) Red project came together in an event celebration titled Celebrating 1HUND(RED) Artists. (PRODUCT) Red was conceptualized as a means for some of the world’s leading creative minds to create original artworks highlighting the struggle against AIDS. Although it would be difficult to list all one hundred contributing artists, the list includes Rostarr (USA), Rinzen (USA), Michael Schall (USA), Hiroshi Fujiwara (Japan), Jeremyville (Australia), Michael White for Dondi White (USA), Colletivo Design (Brazil), Grandpeople (Norway), Supakitch (France) and UPSO (USA). The March 27th event was highlighted by DJ performances by Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) and special sets by Simian Mobile Disco and DJ Spencer Sweeney. The installations were designed by a few of the New York based contributors, Rostarr, Rinzen and Michael Schall. The collection of sneakers will release over the upcoming months, with 10% of wholesale price of each product sold benefiting The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Photography: Heather Braden
The (PRODUCT) Red concept has been chugging along in full force recently with many big-time team ups seen with Dr. Romanelli and Lupe Fiasco, each effectively making their mark. The time has come for UNDFTD to step up to the plate. Their No Raw Dogs All Star also includes matching t-shirt & Bearbricks. Set to release on April 5th at all UNDFTD USA locations and online in the e-store.
Most likely a hype building move by Converse, quality pictures have surfaced of a Lupe Fiasco designed All Star which is allegedly not slated for release. The shiny patent upper was conceived with the (Product) Red humanitarian theme in mind which correlates with the subtle use of red highlights. As mentioned, no release date is expected for these joints.
Source: Complex
The Converse (Product) Red initiative has developed extensively since its inception, looking high and low for a wealth of interesting designers to offer their own perspectives on the philosophy of (Product) Red. One of the more interesting designers to collaborate with Converse is Umbereen Qureshi, whose talents have been applied predominately to the automotive industry. Her design focuses around a minimalist repeating image of Africa. Her design ethos was based on her learnings that inspirations should become repeated and highlighted constantly. She further highlights the uncanny ability of artists to offer strong visual messages that go beyond words. There has not been any release info yet regarding this All Star.
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One of rock’s most prolific songwriters and reluctant successes, Kurt Cobain humbly took the underground grunge movement mainstream. In the process, he changed his generation and left the world with a legacy of songs that continue to inspire generations to come. To honor this music great, Converse debuts the Kurt Cobain collection of shoes that feature artwork and scribbles borrowed from his personal notebooks. Distressed in the way Kurt Cobain wore them, the shoes provide a rarely seen glimpse into the head of this musical and lyrical genius with sketches that display his hopes, dreams and lyrics from amazing songs such as “Come As You Are”. Often pictured wearing Chuck Taylor All Star, Jack Purcell or One Star shoes, the collection includes versions of all three shoes with wear and fray detailing and Kurt Cobain’s signature subtly embroidered on the shoe’s outer. Available in black and white versions with lyric, notebook scribbles or distressed detailing, shoes in this collection retail for MSRP $50 – $65 and will be available nationwide at specialty retailers and online at www.converse.com beginning in May.
On the heels of yesterdays Kurt Cobain Converse One Star Low comes a further look at the collection of sneakers set to release later this summer. The collection all feature artwork and writings taken from the Nirvana frontman’s 2002 book titled Journals. There is allegedly another All Star model as well, stay tuned for more details.
Source: The Daily Swarm via Nirvana Club
Under the full cooperation of everybody’s favorite rocker widow Courtney Love, Converse is celebrating their 100th anniversary with an upcoming pack of Kurt Kobain inspired sneakers. As an avid Converse user, the Cobain pack will include the One Star Low (seen here) and a Chuck Taylor All Star High. Designs are based off of drawings and writings from Cobain’s 2002 book Journals. Look for these to hit select accounts this summer.
Source: Tock via The Daily Swarm
N. Hoolywood’s 2008 Spring collection, “After Sputnik” is a fashion exploit into the re-telling of the space travel race which took place in the latter half of the 20th century. Marked by stylings which are captivated by a space age vintage of the 60s and 70s. One of the collection pieces includes a team up with Converse on two mid-tops. Among the sneakers, one features a suede upper while the other is constructed of canvas, each sharing a creme white colorway. Available now at Revolution Information.
After much news and fanfare, the Dr. Romanelli x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star will hit UNDFTD today. The All Star created as part of the (PRODUCT) RED initiative has side benefits as it doubles as a humanitarian effort in bringing in the private sector to benefit. The shoe itself is covered in bandages as a reminder there is a fix for a positive change. Check your local UNDFTD dealer for availability.
Designer John Varvatos has been a strong representation of the American contemporary fashion scene which led to his ongoing collaboration with Converse on seasonal releases. The capsules each feature Converse’s most popular and iconic models such as the Jack Purcell, All Star Hi and Low models. Available now through Converse.
With an upcoming anniversary slated to be celebrated next month, pictures and information regarding an UNDFTD, Medicom Toy and Converse project has surfaced. Although most of the information pertains to next month’s release including 100% and 400% Bearbricks, the fate of the Converse All Star is yet to be determined. Definitely stay tuned for more details as they become available.
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