Converse announces its Number (N)ine for Converse collection. Some of the last Number (N)ine products available from Takahiro Miyashita’s highly sought-after label, the  collection includes Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star shoes that will be available in February and will be followed up later in the year with new versions and Takahiro’s take on the Converse Odessa trainer.

The collaboration seems especially fitting for Takahiro who sees Converse as a sort of beginning and an end. “My childhood started with Converse” he says, noting that with the closing of Number (N)ine, that Converse has a special existence in relation to both his youth and the end of Number (N)ine.

Converse worked closely with Takahiro to create his interpretations of the Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star shoes, which Takahiro considers “authentic and permanent”. Taking a hybrid approach, Takahiro chose to incorporate the asymmetrical lacing of the 1970 and ‘80s era Converse Odessa shoe into his design. The Odessa shoe, which was originally designed for running, was super innovative for its time and a shoe from the Converse archives that Takahiro has long admired. Following the Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star versions, Converse will debut the Number (N)ine version of the Odessa trainer in early 2010.

The collection includes an oxford version of the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe with premium deer skin, yellow shag suede uppers, asymmetrical lacing and a metallic gold star on the shoe’s heel. A One Star version is also available in premium deer skin white shag suede uppers, asymmetrical lacing and a silver metallic star on the shoe’s heel. The shoes global launch will occur March 13, 2010 at select retailers globally. All shoes will retail for $140 and will be available in unisex sizing.

Product Names

Number (N)ine for Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Asymmetrical oxford shoe

Number (N)ine for Converse One Star ’74 Asymmetrical oxford shoe

Available At:

10 Corso Como – Milan (www.10corsocomo.com)

Aloha Rag – New York City, Honolulu (www.aloharag.com)

Blends – Los Angeles (www.blendsus.com)

Canvas – Malibu (www.canvasbg.com)

Colette – Paris (www.colette.fr)

Dover Street Market – London (www.doverstreetmarket.com)

Juice – Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai (www.clotinc.com)

Livestock – Vancouver, Toronto (http://deadstock.ca/livestock/)

Patta – Amsterdam (www.teampatta.nl)

Undefeated – Los Angeles, Las Vegas  (www.undftd.com)

Wood Wood – Berlin, Copenhagen (www.woodwood.dk

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The latest edition of the Converse x UNDFTD Poorman Weapon has seen a navy piece come to fruition. Following on from the black and olive editions, this navy release does the sneaker justice. Based on the MA-1 bomber flight jacket, the detailing is quite exceptional and creates an impressive feel, and this time round the release is accompanied by a tote bag and bomber jacket.

Thanks to Highsnobiety for the info.

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Converse ushers in the next 12 months with its Chinese New Year 2010 Year of the Tiger Collection. Bold Tiger prints grace the collection that features vibrant colors of red, gold, and orange, the most auspicious colors in Chinese culture. The collection is linked by various adaptations of the tiger face and tiger stripe graphic. The collection is a stylish interpretation of the most important holiday traditions in China.

2010 is referred to as the “Golden Tiger Year,” a highly anticipated year of great zodiac significance since it occurs only once every 60 years. In Chinese culture the tiger is an extremely auspicious and powerful animal. Symbolizing courage, power and strength, the fearless and spirited fighter is revered by the ancient Chinese as a sign that wards off evil. The Converse Year of the Tiger Collection pays homage to this important year featuring product from each of Converse’s original franchises including playful editions of the Jack Purcell, Chuck Taylor All Star, One Star and Weapon 86 shoes.

Further elevating this special collection and 2010, the Year of the Tiger collection will come in special packaging design inspired by the age-old Chinese tradition of the “red envelope” to wish fortune and wealth. With a tiger graphic embossed in gold and black, the Converse shoebox is a modern interpretation of the red envelope.

The Jack Purcell footwear in the collection carries an understated classic vibe, with soft black leather uppers and subtle Chinese New Year accents, such as detailed red taping on the tongue and lining, and the bold, all-over red and black stripes on the inside lining and footbed.

The Triple V low top Velcro strap model features premium soft leather with tiger stripe graphics on inside lining and footbed. The lace version comes in black and dark brown models.

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Last year we saw this Leather Jacket CT AS make a really successful release and now with the Product Red version in the iconic red set to make an emphatic impression. Derived from a rider jacket the minimal look over the sneaker is defined by all the detailing and this vibrant shade will certainly be considered a bold statement.

Thanks to Huf for the info.

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Italian fashion house Missoni is known for their playful patterns. They chose this versatile zig-zag pattern from their Fall/Winter 2009-2010 collection to use on their collaboration with Converse. Personally, I like the colors that they used for the pattern for F/W but these colors are decidedly more Spring time appropriate. Angela Missoni, the creative director chose this classic silhouette because “It’s mythical to me; [it's] the one that girls and boys of all times have liked to wear and is still the coolest today.”

The Missoni for Converse Chuck Taylors will be available in April at the NY and Beverly Hills Missoni boutiques. Also at Jeffrey and other select boutiques worldwide. $200 Retail

Source: All the Rage

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Following up from the black and red version, Converse and fragment design have reworked the Chuck Taylor Low once again this time in navy. Applying the iconic sneaker with a subtle change with the tonal toe cap and logo on the heel this edition makes for another welcoming release.

Available from DQM come December 26.

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The Converse (PRODUCT)^RED Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor All Star

The Converse (PRODUCT)^RED Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor All Star shoe debuts December 1st at The (RED) Store locations in New York, San Francisco and London.

Made up of a patchwork of motorcycle jacket inspired red leather, the shoe comes complete with a quilted lining, heavy-duty zips and snaps and a leather rand with clean emboss detail. The shoe is available in a high-top, red leather version and launches globally at temporary locations of The (RED) Store in New York City, San Francisco and London on World AIDS Day, December 1st as well as (www.converse.com) and select retailers globally. Shoes will retail for $200 and will be available in unisex sizing.

Ten percent of the net wholesale price of the shoe will go to The Global Fund help eliminate AIDS in Africa, giving consumers an opportunity to become agents of change.

Availability:

www.converse.com

NYC: The (RED) Store, 680 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10019, USA

SF: The (RED) Store, Flood Building, 890 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

LON: The (RED) Store, 376-384 Oxford Street, London, W1C 1JY, UK

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Converse have definitely made a strong impact with their 1HUND(RED) Artist Series, both in a political way as well as a fashion sense. This latest installation is from famed artist Terence Koh.“I wanted to keep the DNA of the Chuck Taylor intact, while reducing the seams, and smoothing out the shoe’s surface as much as possible.” Koh has provided the shoes with a abstract approach creating a square fit around the ankle, while the seamless upper is as clean as it gets. Available from Opening Ceremony come November 21.

Thanks to The Malcolm for the info.

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Here is a look at how United Bamboo have interpreted the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. As part of the 1HUND(RED) which has already seen so many creditable names and so many noteworthy sneakers, this is a welcome addition.

Available now from the Honeyee.Store.

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As the Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists series continues to grow and develop BLENDS have been invited to interpret a classic silhouette. BLENDS continue to create some really positive energy in Downtown LA with some very interesting initiatives and this minimal but distinctive One Star is on par with their philosophy. As part of the 1HUND(RED) program a percentage of the net wholesale price of the shoe will go to help fight AIDS in Africa making this an even more than worthwhile addition to your wardrobe.

BLENDS will launch the Converse x Blends 1HUND(RED) One Star Sneakers on three consecutive nights with each of the locations hosting the events.

Blends
726 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.233.6126
10.22.2009 (7pm-10pm)

Blends
2930 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.241.0666
10.23.2009 (7-pm-10pm)

Blends
125 W 4th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213.626.6607
10.24.2009 (7pm-10pm)

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I’m not a huge fan of self-styled rock’n’roll designer John Varvatos, but his collaborations with Converse have proved to be really fruitful.  He seems to be able to reign in the excesses of most collaborations and the latest the Sprint Grip, a sneaker/desert boot hybrid, is just as successful.

Source: Converse Blog

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With 220 years of history between them Lanvin and Converse have combined in what can only be considered an unlikely collaboration. The “en Bleu” ‘76 Leather will see its release to celebrate 120 years of Lanvin on the 10th of September, with the appropriate 120 pairs hitting the shelves. Typical Lanvin styling with Converse feel.

Info from Openers.

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Here is the final part of the Converse x Patta x Le Le video series titled ‘Inspiration’, which features Gee from Patta, Parra from Rockwell/Le Le and Makker the Dog, elaborating about how the project came about and the inspiration behind the product look, feel and materials. See the video here.

See Video One here, Video Two ’Parra’ here, Video Three ’Le Le’ here.

Converse x Patta x Le Le Part 4: Inspiration from Masta Lee on Vimeo.

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Converse x Patta x Le Le Part 3: Le Le from Masta Lee on Vimeo.

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Directed by Masta Lee, here is a look at the second series of film taking an insight into the Converse x Parra x Le Le project. This time they catch up with Parra to talk about the project. Have a look here.

Converse x Patta x Le Le Part 2: Parra from Masta Lee on Vimeo.

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