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Converse and Missoni return for the ss12 season with a new pair of Chucks guaranteed to turn heads. The iconic silhouette is outfitted with 2 different but equally luxurious  Missoni signature patterns. Both are available now at exclusive Missoni stockists for $200 or around £125.

The timing could not be more perfect for this special edition release commemorating the 30 year anniversary of Jordan’s game winning shot to guarantee  UNC the NCAA National championship and also ignite the career of the greatest basketball player of all time. The collaboration between Converse and Jordan brand is not as unlikely as you [...]

Converse Japan creates a  new slip on version of the Skidgrip silhouette for SS12. The low cut slip on features loafer styling with canvas uppers and either a pin stripe or polka pattern on the toe box. They are available in 2 colorways at exclusive Converse Japan stockists.

John Varvatos longstanding collaboration with Converse in a league of its own and could be credited with converse return to glory. For SS12 the Varvatos collection includes the classic silhouettes we expect along with a few new ones. The color scheme is a bit darker than usual and we see the use of some leather [...]

Stussy and Converse join forces for a special edition capsule for SS12 inspired by the seas to the woods. The collection includes the Seastar and  the rarely seen elm silhouette. The sea star features rib stop canvas uppers in either camo or navy set on a deck sole The low cut elm silhouette has an [...]

Japanese label Vanquish teams up with converse for an unconventional rendition of the lesser known skid grip silhouette. The low top features suede and leather with diamond stitching uppers with studs replacing the eyelets set atop the classic converse sole. These are available in black at exclusive Converse Japan stockists for ¥102,90 or around £80.

Converse taps the talents of Bedwin & the Heartbreakers designer/founder Masfumi Watanabe for a special edition collaboration. The limited edition release draws inspiration from the classic American duck boot on the  hi cut Jack Purcell silhouette with mixed uppers of  premium leather around the ankle with the lower half made of rubber set on a [...]

Here we get a first glance at one of our favorite Converse first string collabs, for AW 12 Missoni team up on  a special edition Auckland . The running silhouette features the iconic Italian brands woven pattern in grey copper and black motif. These will be available at exclusive stockists come the AW12 season.

Converse will debut its Premium collection expanding on the already successfully John Varvatos and Marimeko lines. The seasonal offerings feature the classic and iconic silhouettes we all love with special touches  such as premium leathers and finishing details. The collection will be available soon at exclusive Converse premium stockists.

In late 2011, Converse created “OFF CANVAS”, a street-level exhibition of typography featuring six artists As part of China’s first ever Design Week in Bejing. INcluded is the work of Niels “Shoe” Meulman a graffiti legend from Amsterdam who in 2007 launched his movement “Calligraffiti”, and art form that fuses calligraphy and graffiti. Enjoy!

Just released from the Converse Addict collection  are these chucks in burgundy. What can we say these are just fantastic , sporting premium canvas that wont wear down set on a Vibram sole that solves any comfort problem you may have had with your off the shelf chucks. These are available only in Japan at [...]

Converse Japan always seems to pinpoint exactly what were looking for in the iconic brand. The latest addition is this one star in monochrome black leather with a pre scuffed contrasting white sole so there’s no need to work them in. They are available now at exclusive Converse japan stockists for ¥18,000 or around £150.