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Tokyo Police Club Designs Converse For Charity
CBC Radio 3 — Tokyo Police Club is best known for its eclectic rock - but now the band members can add "running shoe designers" to their illustrious resumes. Through its 1HUND(RED) campaign, Converse is getting favourite artists including Bonde do Role, Matt & Kim and more to design sneakers - and 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale goes to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Tokyo Police Club's lightly textured design of the classic black ...

Converse Music Collection: Metallica & AC/DC All-Stars
Hypebeast — ... The latest collection of Converse music inspired releases find the timless footwear brand collaborating with iconic Australian rock band AC/DC and heavily influential Metallica. The lineup sees five Chuck Taylor hi models and one low top, all featuring original imagery from both band’s legendary careers. Each sneaker features their own unique detailing with various material and toe caps mix-ups. The collection is scheduled as a Fall 2009 release. ...

Converse by John Varvatos Metallic All-Stars
Hypebeast — ... glamorous luster. The sneaker’s leather has a perfect patina synonymous with the golden age of rock and roll and its unique metallic treatment extends from the leather uppers to the soles. Premium details round out this Converse by John Varvatos release including signature haberdasher linings, pigskin footbeds, and iced outsoles. The complete Converse by John Varvatos collection is expected to become available nationwide at specialty retailers, department stores and online at Converse.com beginning in February. ...

See Cool Stefani, Missy, Good Charlotte Sneaks
Spin's Daily Noise — ... Pink Floyd As part of its British Rock line, Converse screen-prints the band's iconic Wish You Were Here cover onto Chuck Taylor high-tops. converse.com, $55 ...

Lupe Fiasco x Converse PRODUCT (RED) 100 Supplementaire All-Stars
Hypebeast — ... effort, an initiative to build awareness and raise money for humanitarian efforts, Lupe Fiasco makes a return in 2009 with another rendition of the classic canvas sneaker. Entitled the 100 Supplementaire, the kicks feature the gifted lyricist’s political opinions with newspaper font plastered throughout the all-white uppers and a symbolic red eyelet. This latest PRODUCT (RED) project is slated to release this month at select Converse retailers. ...

Andrew Mania Converse PRODUCT (RED) All-Star High
Hypebeast — ... As the 94th participating artist, Andrew Mania hooks up the following All-Star high. The shoe itself is rather basic revolving around the iconic black-top colorway. However adorning both medial sides are stitched on statements “This Is Not A Shoe” and “It’s A Mania”. The artist’s style has often featured his own re-appropriations and societal commentaries injected into familiar icons as this design fits the bill. Available now at Converse.com ...

Rostarr x Converse PRODUCT (RED) All-Stars
Hypebeast — ... brings his intricate artistic style to the Converse PRODUCT (RED) campaign with a special makeup of the classic Chuck Taylor All-Star. The Canvas sneakers receive a black/red/white color treatment representing ceremonial African masks focusing on moral, social, and religious undertones. This release provides yet another artist geared project to support the (RED) project, an initiative to build awareness and raise money for humanitarian efforts. Retailing for $70, the Rostarr x Converse sneakers are slated for a March 2009 drop. ...

Pink Floyd x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars
Hypebeast — ... Taking inspiration from Pink Floyd’s iconic “The Dark Side of the Moon” album cover, Converse works up another Chuck Taylor rendition from their Classic Rock Series. The kicks feature an awesome black tonal colorway offset by a rainbow print wrapping around the heel and white accented print on the midsoles. Along with this rendition, Converse has worked up a Chuck Taylor low, Jack Purcell, and Chuck Taylor High taking hints from their “Animals” artwork. Stay tuned for a further look into the entire collection. ...

Monday News Mash-Up
The KEXP Blog — ... . Not to be outdone, Converse has announced plans to release brands of their ever popular shoe with the help of rock gods AC/DC and Metallica. What about those of us waiting for Captain and Tennille Keds? ...

Finally My Ex-Roommate Has Something to Match His AC/DC Pajamas: Questionable Sneakers!
Tiny Mix Tapes — ... world to know. You have a bitchin’ AC/DC denim jacket (with the sleeves cut off), your closet is stuffed with countless AC/DC t-shirts, you’ve got posters, a dozen hats, probably some AC/DC underpants, the aforementioned PJs, and a pile of ticket stubs. However, remember when you got all dolled up in your AC/DC outfit (including some killer shades) and you were always, always, forced to wear a boring pair of plain, black sneakers? That sucked . BUT NOT ANYMORE MOTHERFUCKER! Converse has announced that its fall collection will include new sneakers branded with ...

Parra for Converse “Simply the Wurst” Chuck Taylor Hi
Hypebeast — ... In commemoration of their BBQ event in Mitte, Berlin tomorrow, Converse gives us a first look into a special pair of Chuck Taylor’s, featuring the artwork of Dutch artist/illustrator Parra. The kicks, entitled “Simply the Wurst”, feature a witty Bratwurst graphic on both the inner and outer side of their classic canvas platform. Only 100 pairs were produced, all being gifted to friends and family attending the event. ...

Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music
CBC Radio 3 — ... - Goths, Grunge. Cons (you may know them as Chucks) - Indie Rock/Punk. ...

Le Le x Patta x Converse 5th Anniversary Project: Gee Schmidt & Nathan Jobe
Hypebeast — ... are without a doubt one of the strongest European presences in our industry today. Having a hand in so many great products over the years, they reach a milestone in 2009 as they celebrate their 5th Anniversary. However, beyond many of their awesome sneaker releases of the past, and upcoming, comes a more comprehensive story to the Amsterdam-based retailer. We recently had a chance to speak with Guillaume “Gee” Schmidt, co-founder of Patta and Nathan Jobe of Converse regarding an upcoming project involving the two, as well as music group ...

Converse (PRODUCT) Red Moccasin Sneaker Preview
Hypebeast — ... Converse preview a new model of sneakers from their (PRODUCT) Red campaign for Spring 2010. The kicks take on a new school moccasin vibe with a suede upper and moc toe coupled with a classic sneaker outsole. Seen below is a pair of grey suede mids, although further colorways can be expected to release in early 2010. ...

Converse 2010 Spring First String Preview
Hypebeast — ... Offering one of their more impressive showcases to date, Converse preview a selection of new models for their upper tier program, First String. The lineup consists of three models, including a low profile sneaker, seamless 3M runner silhouette, and the return of their leather jacket motif worked up in a navy and all-white rendition. All look to release in the Spring 2010 season at First String Converse retail accounts. ...

Converse 2010 Spring Preview
Hypebeast — ... Maintaining a degree of simplicity, Converse prepare for another season of classic releases as the brand previews upcoming looks for Spring 2010. Seen are various staple models and the introduction of updated silhouettes. Among the highlights are Converse’s Jack Purcell in two-tone canvas offerings, the Fast Break II, Star Player 1977, and a set of Chuck Taylor Slims, popular within the John Varvatos line. ...

"Get Out of the Garage" Music Contest
Nerdy Frames | Aucklands greatest audio and pop culture blog EVA — ... will be notified at the end of November November 22, 2009 - Deadline to submit songs November 24, 2009 - Online voting ends November 28, 2009 - Top 10 finalists announced December 31, 2009 - 2 Grand prize winners announced Upload your song and register at www.getoutofthegaragemusiccontest.com. For more info about Journeys please go to www.journey.com For more info about Guitar Center please go to www.guitarcenter.com For more info about Converse please go to www.converse.com ... Click here to continue reading

"Get Out of the Garage" Music Contest
Nerdy Frames | Aucklands greatest audio and pop culture blog EVA — ... will be notified at the end of November November 22, 2009 - Deadline to submit songs November 24, 2009 - Online voting ends November 28, 2009 - Top 10 finalists announced December 31, 2009 - 2 Grand prize winners announced Upload your song and register at www.getoutofthegaragemusiccontest.com. For more info about Journeys please go to www.journey.com For more info about Guitar Center please go to www.guitarcenter.com For more info about Converse please go to www.converse.com ... Click here to continue reading