Celebrating Converse's diverse and authentic historical roots in sports and pop culture, the company introduces a selection of premium footwear for Fall 2008. A continuation of the brand's 100th anniversary celebration, the collections reference the brand's undeniable influence on pop culture and music with decidedly modern styling, materials and detailing. Using references that range from secret geometry to electronic music, and the Grateful Dead, each of the unique styles are designed to honor the genres and movements in music and culture that have disrupted the status quo.
Grateful Dead
From the beginning in 1965, the Grateful Dead set its own standards and redefined music and the live concert experience. The band's apparent disdain for the status quo enabled them to become music's most enduring success story, and what began as a freewheeling group of musicians transformed into one of the most powerful icons in American pop culture. Serving as a canvas, the collection pays homage to the Grateful Dead legacy through simple execution with detailing left to the powerful imagery and artwork for which has become forever associated with the Grateful Dead. Featuring the two artists who were at the forefront of San Francisco's renaissance of graphic poster art in the 1960s and 1970s, Alton Kelley's and Stanley Mouse's artwork is featured prominently; Skull & Roses, Europe '72 album artwork and Ice Cream Boy are three of the icon pieces featured. The famous dancing bears and Grateful Dead logo round out this amazing collection that includes Chuck Taylor® All Star® high top and oxford shoes.
Chuck Taylor All Star Low Profile Slip - John Varvatos
New for fall, and offering a fresh approach to Converse's most classic silhouette, the Chuck Taylor All Star Low Profile shoe features a casual, slimmed down sole, hand-stitched detailing and an advanced toe spring. Converse by John Varvatos detailing such as a haberdasher lining and premium construction give these shoes a handcrafted feel. Available in high-top and slip versions, the shoes are placed through a full-shoe garment dye process lending an unpolished yet stylish look to the canvas and rubber outsole.
The Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey Boot gives a nod to Converse’s centennial by drawing inspiration from the Converse archives. A rugged, gusseted upper with beautifully supple, oiled leather and a military, painted rubber canvas version present style in a refined, stylish manner this chunk of loving is going to see you through many years to come
Jack Purcell Specialty and Jack Purcell V-4
The Jack Purcell Specialty shoes feature the traditional shoe silhouette and a version in monochrome black features subtle blue piping along its saddle shoe detail while a brown version features deep lavender piping. The result is a collection of richly crafted shoes that exude the understated sports lifestyle for which the Jack Purcell shoe has become known. The Jack Purcell V-4 shoe has a fourth strap making this all leather high-top perfect for night time flings.
Chuck Taylor All Star Low Profile
A spare, clean take on the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe this low profile shoe features black deconstructed premium leather uppers and slim, white rubber soles. D-ring closures give them ease, simplicity and a decidedly modern look. Also inspired by secret geometry, a vibrant prism print lining gives these shoes an unexpected color pop and relaxed look and feel.
Chuck Taylor All Star Electronic Music
These futuristic, over-the-rainbow shoes are inspired by music and science and feature ultra-modern, vibrant colors and patterns, coupled with premium construction and materials. Available in Chuck Taylor All Star shoes in high top and oxford versions, the collection features a satin upper in a gradient rainbow of colors, subtly and stylishly evoking spacey, ambient, other worldly music.
