Converse (PRODUCT)RED Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor

Converse continues its (PRODUCT)RED campaign with the unveiling of its Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor All Star, making an official debut on December 1st via 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 embossed detailing. 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 Converse.com and select retailers globally. The kicks will retail for $200 USD 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. The overall goal is to raise overall awareness of the issue and generate money to support Global Fund financed AIDS grants in Africa, the region hardest hit with this pandemic. To date, (RED) partners, including Converse, have generated more than $135 million for the Global Fund and this money has supported programs that have reached more than four million people affected by HIV in Africa. More pics after the jump.

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HUF for Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Skidgrip

After countless previews, HUF looks to finally drop their sneaker for the Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists campaign.
Utilizing the Skidgrip model, the kicks feature a Black canvas upper with an all-over “H” print, White accents, and the signature Red eyelet. An official launch can be expected on October 3rd, 2009 at both HUF SF and LA as well as other select Converse stockists. Retail is set at $75 USD, available in sizes 3.5 – 13.

HUF x Converse (PRODUCT) Red Skidgrip

In a continuation of Converse’s humanitarian-based (PRODUCT) Red program, an upcoming participant will feature popular West Coast skateshop and brand HUF as they put together something based on the Skidgrip. The rarely seen high-top features the iconic red lace hole at the top alongside a relatively subtle, tonal monogram throughout the upper. A small white canvas triangle detail is also seen on the heel. No word yet on a release date.

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Converse - Co* (Co Star) Collection

Converse has teamed up with Foot Locker to release a new collection of Converse footwear inspired by creative individuals. This collection is called the Co* (Co Star) Collection and will start to hit various Foot Lockers nationwide in July. These thangs look like Blazers!
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Undefeated for Converse Poorman Weapon Olive Green

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Ozzy Osbourne x Converse Jack Purcell “Straight Jacket” Hi

The Prince of Darkness hooks up with the legendary sneaker company on another pair of kicks. This time around they transform the Jack Purcell into a “straight jacket” high top, similar to the Black Sabbath from some seasons ago and somewhat symbolic of Ozzy’s persona. White uppers with brown leather straps details round off the various Ozzy Osbourne references throughout the heel and liner area.

N.E.R.D. ft. Santogold & Julian Casablancas "My Drive Thru"

Converse x N.E.R.D. x Santogold x Julian Casablancas | "My Drive Thru"

Converse announced today that it had brought together the talents of Pharrell Williams, N.E.R.D., Santogold and Julian Casablancas as part of the brand’s Century celebration. The artists recently joined forces to create a brand new, all original music track, “My Drive Thru,” that will be distributed digitally free of charge to a global audience exclusively on converse.com and authorized Converse web sites around the world. The track will be released on Tuesday, June 10.

In addition to collaborating on the track, the artists also participated in the creation of a music video that will be released during the summer. The song will be promoted, in part through Converse print, outdoor and online advertising tagged Three Artists, One Song. The advertising features the three artists as well as a range of emerging musical talent from across the globe, including MGMT, Bradford Cox of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound, YACHT, Kid Sister, Eleanor Friedberger of the Fiery Furnaces, Frank Carter of Gallows; Does It Offend You, Yeah?, and Sophie of Care Bears on Fire.