Converse has released the second selection from its exquisite sak colab range of hand crafter sneakers. The creations of designer Ryusaku Hiruma, this One Star and Jack Purcell have been inspired be the history of Florence, where Hiruma studied the centuries old art of leather craft. Retailing for between $600 and $700 dollars, this super exclusive release is limited to just sixty-four pairs of each style.
From the press release:
Hiruma's story is unique. Born in Japan, he has been pursuing age-old Italian craftsmanship in Florence, Italy for nearly a decade. Choosing to immerse himself in the historical home where Renaissance and industrial design have converged for centuries, Hiruma's unique and modern sensibility blends with his unmistakable skill and artistry to create four amazing styles for Converse.
Creating coveted versions of Converse's most recognizable styles, Hiruma carefully replicates the silhouette of the Chuck Taylor All Star, Jack Purcell and One Star shoes using old-world construction techniques. Each shoe features beautiful, supple leathers -all hand-stitched from upper and rand to insole. Hiruma gives each shoe leather soles that echo finely made dress shoes, yet with ink printed logos and trademark detail that give them a playful, comfortable feeling. Each shoe comes in natural shades of tan, off-white and black leather with hand cut logos and detailing for the shoes uppers. The attention to detail includes elegant hand-stitched leather rands and toe bumpers and charming touches such as a hand-cut star cut out gracing the ends of each shoe's leather laces.
The following styles will be sold exclusively in the United States at:
sak for Converse One Star
Concepts - Cambridge, Ma
Blends - California (4 locations)
Converse Specialty Stores - Newbury St, Boston
sak for Converse Jack Purcell
Sak's - New York
Canvas - Malibu, Ca
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