Another shoe that might not hit stateside, this new Jack Purcell from Converse Japan is set to come out in January of the new year. Made up in White it used a mini check pattern on the upper panels, interrupted only by White stitching, laces and eyelets. If these Jack Purcells are for you call [...]
Not sure how many people will get the reference on the shirt but this “Weapon” t-shirt is part of KIKS TYO’s spring collection of shirts. Using a favorite, Japanese model Kana Tsugihara is the pretty lady seen on this shirt in a bikini and Converse Weapons appropriately. The shirt is inspired by the vinyl LP [...]
Converse has many different Chuck Taylor variations and that includes the One Star lineup. Here we see the One Star Classic 74 OC coming through in a couple of new colorways. Besides the upgrade in materials we also see the triple stacked sole but a seamless mix of perforated and smooth leather. Either a Leather [...]
“With deep roots in American style and culture, the Schott NYC jacket and the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe have led somewhat parallel lives. Converse began in 1908 and Schott in 1913 and as the part of the 20th Century unfolded, Chuck Taylor All Star shoes were unveiled and quickly became nearly ubiquitous in American [...]
Converse’s paradoxical high-end line of “Addict” Chuck Taylor All Stars continues with a new release slated for this weekend. The “Enamel” sneaker will take on a personality of its own with continual wear including discoloration and wrinkling. The Converse Addict Chuck Taylor All Star “Enamel” in blue will release on December 10th through select Converse [...]
Last month the Converse All-Star Duck Boot Low was released, coming in the same colorway as this month’s version, the high top. Available now at Urban Outfitters, the sneakers are a relaxed version of a Duck Boot, coming in a two toned Brown. The All-Star patch is seen on the ankle, with a rubber sole [...]
A new product in collaboration for (Product) RED we see Converse and Damien Hirst coming through with a new Chuck Taylor High for your pleasure. Built on a Red canvas base with White accenting on the stitching, toe and sole the shoe would look good just like that. But then we see butterfly designs added [...]
The Converse All-Star Leather Jacket is a pristine combination of two ‘rebellious’ articles of clothing. A black leather jacket and a pair of chucks comprises half of the American archetypal outfit – all you need is some blue Levi’s denim and a white t-shirt. Schott Leather, a staple in all-American fashion since 1913, introduced the [...]
As part of their EVO performance line, the people at Converse have released the new Sicks basketball sneaker this year. First seen at this past summer’s Nike World Basketball Festival, the shoe attempts to blur the line between professional and pick-up basketball. Made to promote independent style, this pair of the Sicks sports a black [...]
If you are regularly in Chuck Taylors but want a little more protection through all the weather changes of the season then the new Star Player options may be for you. The low cut shoe has been made up in neutral colors for the season in new suede makeups. With the choice of either Chestnut [...]
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Nike Launches the “Air Max Hunt” in San Francisco and New York
Nike gears up for Summer with a campaign involving some reinterpreted Engineered Mesh Air Max styles as part of its limited-edition Sunset pack. To add to the excitement and set fans on a literal run for their dollars, Nike will be introducing them as part of an event, no doubt inspired by the success of their previous [...]
Watch as Chaz Ortiz, Dave Willis and Brandon Westgate visit the world famous Yankee Stadium in epic fashion.
Following from the unveil of his single “New Slaves” and a performance on season ending Saturday Night Live, along with the sighting of all red Yeezy 2′s, Kanye West now shares the official artwork for his forthcoming album entitled Yeezus. Look for more information on this as it approaches it’s release on June 18.
