Here's a first. LA Times finally got it in with some worthy informations about the Missoni and Converse collaboration sneakers. "The classic Chuck Taylor All Star high-top shoe will be served up in two different versions of Missoni's signature zigzag pattern printed on the sides and tongue, with colors that tie back to Missoni's Fall/Winter 2010 menswear collection. The circle patch (the design that sits at about the ankle bone of the wearer) is rendered in brown leather, and the traditional "license plate logo" at the heel is monochrome."
Two styles of Missoni for Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars will be available at Missoni boutiques in New York City and Beverly Hills and other select retailers beginning in early April and retail for $200.
Comme des Garçons and Converse had a successful launch of their collaboration shoes in Japan, now they are opening their doors to a wider market. Coming in with four styles this time (two high-top, two oxford), the kicks will feature the infamous CdG Play heart logo. "The collaboration was born out of Rei Kawakubo’s affection for a particular Chuck Taylor All Star model from the Converse archives that was originally produced in the Fifties for the U.S. Army." After CdG, come this fall as Converse will be teaming up with (N)umber (N)ine and Italian fashion house Missoni. (Commes des Garçons Play for Converse sneakers will retail for $100.)
