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Converse have been doing big things with big names in fashion. Aside from a collaboration with Mr. Hiroshi Fujiwara, Converse have enlisted luxury clothing brand Missoni to work on a pair or two of Chucks. The Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi comes in two colorways that showcase Missoni’s signature zig zag designs on the uppers. The patterns are offset by a white toe and midsole and brown inner linings. The Converse ankle logo is donned in brown leather, and the Missoni license plate logo is placed at the back heel. These are set to release in April 2010 at Missoni and select Converse retailers for $200 a pair as part of Missoni’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection.
Via LA Times.

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Last week we were able to show you an all-white Chuck Taylor All Star that’s a part of the very worthwhile campaign against AIDS in Africa. Now there’s a comparable Chuck Taylor, except this one comes in a red leather upper inspired by motorcycle jacket designs. The shoe comes with a quilted lining, even actual zips and snaps that drive home the motorcycle jacket theme even more. Complete with a white sole and red shoe laces, this Chuck Taylor “Leather Jacket” will retail for 0 and release on December 1st, 2009 from Converse (RED) stores in London, San Francisco, and New York City. Ten percent of total net sales will go towards the Global Fund that aims to eliminate AIDS in Africa as well as help make people much more conscious about its threat. Again, Converse offers you another great way to get involved and look stylish while doing so.

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Last week we were able to show you an all-white Chuck Taylor All Star that’s a part of the very worthwhile campaign against AIDS in Africa. Now there’s a comparable Chuck Taylor, except this one comes in a red leather upper inspired by motorcycle jacket designs. The shoe comes with a quilted lining, even actual zips and snaps that drive home the motorcycle jacket theme even more. Complete with a white sole and red shoe laces, this Chuck Taylor “Leather Jacket” will retail for 0 and release on December 1st, 2009 from Converse (RED) stores in London, San Francisco, and New York City. Ten percent of total net sales will go towards the Global Fund that aims to eliminate AIDS in Africa as well as help make people much more conscious about its threat. Again, Converse offers you another great way to get involved and look stylish while doing so.

Via HypeBeast.

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The Jack Purcell was recently previewed in a waxed leather upper with white soles. Now, Converse Japan is preparing to release two pairs of the Jack Purcell in a low-top cut that sport checkered uppers. Still with completely white soles, these pairs of the Jack Purcell sport a checkered grey/black/white upper and a checkered brown/red/black, respectively, adding to the overall attention the Jack Purcell model demands from passers by. How do you feel about the decision to not only use the checkered model, but also work on a low-top cut of the sneaker instead of anything else? Releasing soon, you’re best shot at these might very well be an online retailer- either way, happy hunting!

Via HighSnobiety.

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Another band Converse wanted for their Hund(Red) product line was the Canadian group Tokyo Police Club, formed in Ontario in 2005 by four high school colleagues.
They caught the attention of the Converse mangers thanks to the numerous praises from top magazines, including Rolling Stone, for their 2006 EP, A Lesson in Crime.

On their blog, they say that “ Converse asked us to design a shoe for the (RED) cause, and we happily accepted!”. The shoes are only available in several stores, but you’ll definitely find them on Converse’s website.
Ten percent of al money raised from the sales of the Tokyo Police Club converse sneakers will go The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Geneva, Switzerland).
Officially, the shoes are inspired by the power of a good system. They have a black leather upper with cool laser-etched graphic.
The top eyelets are red to suggest the association with PRODUCT (RED)â„¢. All the other eyelets have the typical gray color. The foot bed is also red and the label is woven.
I like this pair. I think it’s really cool.

Well, now that summer’s over and everybody’s already thinking of the cold weather ahead, it looks like the old summer sandals aren’t going to cut it.
Fortunately, Converse has thought of a way that will help you look cool and feel warm at the same time.
How?
Well, they teamed up with Woolrich to create a brand new Converse wool sneaker that will get you through the rough winter looking your best.

They look great and they have the classic Chuck Taylor label to prove it. They come in both low and high tops.
From what I’ve seen, there are two models that came out of this partnership: A Converse Wool sneaker and a Woolrich Converse boot (seen in the picture above).
I found a pair of converse wool sneakers here. Take a look and grab them fast if you’re into Chucks.

I just came from the United States where I had the best time! Two months traveling and spending time on the beach… priceless.
Well, I went to New York for six days and, after visiting the whole city, I had to go shopping for sneakers and stuff.
You can’t imagine my surprise when I entered Foot Locker or Famous Footwear, not sure, and ran into a pair of AC-DC sneakers. I was shocked. They’re one of my favorite bands and I instantly fell in love with these shoes.

Well, unfortunately and to my disappointment, they didn’t have my size! Yeah, that really sucked and I felt like smashing something. Thank god I found a pair of Ozzy Osbourne sneakers or I would have probably made some damage in there.
The sneakers are awesome. They feature a picture of the band on the sides and the well known logo on the sole. Ah, what a shame I couldn’t get them.
I’m not 16 anymore, but having a pair of AC-DC shoes would have definitely been great when hanging out with fellow rockers. The Ozzy’s I bought aren’t bad either, but these would have been my favorite.
If you find them, buy them! Don’t loose this chance!

Converse and fashion-forward label COMME des GARCONS are teaming up for another batch of sneakers centered around the classic Chuck Taylor All Star model. The shoes will drop worldwide at the end of August at select COMME des GARCONS stores, including their New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Seoul locations. A second launch will take place in October at top Converse retailers in the US, Canada, and China as well as flagship COMME des GARCONS stores. Inspired by an original 50s U.S. Army model within the Converse archives, four different models will drop at 0 apiece.

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