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Converse Chuck Taylor x The Clash “Combat Rock”

by Rocky Brown 17 January 2010 Converse

In 1982, The Clash released their fifth studio album Combat Rock, which featured the hit Rock the Casbah. The album’s cover Joe Strummer was rocking a black t-shirt with skull, bones, The Clash, and Japanese characters. This is the inspiration for these two Converse Chuck Taylor Highs, which are inspired by the influential [...]

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Converse Auckland Racer / First String Collection

by Rocky Brown 4 January 2010 Converse

The Converse Auckland Racer is making a return this year as part of Converse’s new premium line First String. The kicks are expected to drop in three colorways, which include silver, blue and black. The sneakers look is achieved with its build that blends nylon and reflective TPU materials.

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Converse Chuck Taylor x Missoni

by Rocky Brown 19 December 2009 Converse

Italian designer label Missoni has given their interpretation of the classic Converse Chuck Taylor as part of the Spring / Summer 2010 collection. Two colorways of Chucks have been created featuring Missoni’s trademark zigzag pattern. Both pairs are scheduled to release in April 2010 for $200 at Missoni boutiques and other high-end locations. [...]

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Converse Chuck Taylor Low x Fragment Design

by Rocky Brown 16 December 2009 Converse

Japanese design firm Fragment lead by Hiroshi Fujiwara takes a break from styling Nike kicks and focuses on this classic Converse silhouette. Fragment has given the Converse Chuck Taylor Low a navy canvas build with brand’s logo on the heel. The sneakers are now available in NYC at DQM.

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Converse Chuck Taylor High – Verner Panton – Inspired

by Rocky Brown 13 December 2009 Converse

The artwork of Danish interior designer Verner Panton is the inspiration behind this pair of Converse Chuck Taylor High. The kicks come in a beige canvas base with a twisting rainbow of colors, which look very 70’s. You can find them in Japan at Honyee.

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Converse Chuck Taylor PRODUCT(RED) x Vena Cava

by Rocky Brown 6 December 2009 Converse

LA based women’s fashion label Vena Cava has been recruited to create a PRODUCT(RED) edition of the Converse Chuck Taylor. Vena Cava chose to go with a classic white canvas build with black designs on the upper with top lace loop in signature style red. Only 300 pairs of the sneaker were produced. [...]

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Converse Jack Purcell Raceround Mid

by Rocky Brown 3 December 2009 Converse

The Converse Jack Purcell has released in several interesting builds this year. The latest release of the sneaker places a slice of suede on the otherwise leather upper. The kicks rest on vulcanized sole with the upper in black. You can find the sneakers now in Philadelphia at Ubiq.

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Converse Anthony Pappalardo x PRODUCT(RED)

by Rocky Brown 2 December 2009 Converse

Yesterday, we got a glimpse at the first Converse Skateboarding sneaker to be a part of the PRODUCT(RED) project. The kicks are a signature model for NYC pro skater Anthony Pappalardo and come in a dark blue base with red accents. The sneakers are expected to release next year as part of [...]

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