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Jordan Brand x Converse “30 Years of 23” Pack

by Aron Phillips on Apr 2, 2012 • No Comments

After getting a first look last week, we finally get to see what Jordan Brand and Converse cooked up in the lab. And as I guessed, the Converse Pro Leather Mid is the silhouette of choice.

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First Look: Jordan Brand x Converse

by Aron Phillips on Mar 29, 2012 • No Comments

Thirty years ago, we got a glimpse of things to come. Back before he had his own shoe, a skinny freshman named Michael Jordan sunk a game-winning jumper in New Orleans to seal a national championship for North Carolina wearing Converse kicks. The rest is history.

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Stussy x Converse Elm

by Aron Phillips on Mar 13, 2012 • No Comments

Why stop at one model when you can make two? In addition to the Converse Sea Star, Stussy and Converse have also done an amazing job using the Converse Elm silhouette. Available in a black, moss green and tan colorway, each pair features a premium leather upper, metal D-ring eyelets and cord laces.

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Stussy x Converse Sea Star

by Aron Phillips on Mar 13, 2012 • No Comments

The Converse Sea Star is one of my favorite silhouettes. It’s an athletic-inspired boat shoe without the need to vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. So of all the models to use as a canvas for a collaboration with Stussy, it makes sense that the two iconic brands chose this.

Sneakers / Television

Bryan Cranston’s Custom Pair Of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars

by Aron Phillips on Feb 27, 2012 • No Comments

While all the fashionistas were glued to the red carpet at the Academy Awards last night, Bryan Cranston was turning heads on the purple carpet at the Film Independent Spirit Awards the night before. Wearing a custom pair of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star with the face of his “Breaking Bad” character, Walter White,...

Design / Sneakers

Undefeated x fragment design x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

by Aron Phillips on Feb 23, 2012 • No Comments

What do you get when you combine three great talents in one shoe? This. Using the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star as the canvas, Undefeated and fragment design have created a red-hot collaboration that is bound to fly off shelves this weekend.

Fashion / Sneakers / Stores / Style

Now Open: Converse Santa Monica

by Aron Phillips on Feb 14, 2012 • No Comments

Established in 1908, Converse has a rich heritage in American sportswear. And with flagship locations in Boston and New York City, they’ve decided to head West. Last weekend, Converse opened its first West Coast specialty shop on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. “We are excited to open our first West Coast flagship in...

Books / Sneakers

All Gone Book Launch At Undefeated San Francisco

by Aron Phillips on Feb 14, 2012 • No Comments

Before you hit up Undefeated‘s grand opening party on Saturday night, stop by the shop in Hayes Valley for the official launch of this year’s All Gone book. Publisher Michael Dupouy (a.k.a. La MJC) will be in the house signing copies as well from 7-9 p.m.