CONVERSE ANNOUNCES FALL 2013 JACK PURCELL & CONVERSE BY JOHN VARVATOS FOOTWEAR COLLECTIONS NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. (JUNE 10, 2013) – Today, CONVERSE Inc. debuts its Fall 2013 Jack Purcell and Converse by John Varvatos collections bringing together a commemoration of the iconic Jack Purcell profile and vintage-like washed textiles featuring fresh colors. The rock ‘n roll inspiration of Converse by John Varvatos for Fall 2013 incorporates new hardware and stylish treatments. The new Converse Fall 2013 Jack Purcell and Converse by John Varvatos Collections launch globally on July 1, 2013.
JACK PURCELL COLLECTION This season’s Jack Purcell Collection features the iconic, archetype tailored to renewed seasonal colors and silhouettes that signify a refined smartness for fall. Topping off the collection is classic Jack Purcell in tones of distressed neutrals and eye catching colors. The collection also features premium leather detailing, duck canvas and woven textile versions of the signature sneaker.
Jack Purcell Wash Description: This iconic unisex style has been re-mixed with every color on the color wheel. The iconic Jack Purcell conveys a sneaker with a low-top washed uppers and an undying attitude. Available Colors: Chili Pepper, Golden Flame, Midnight Lake, Jet Black, Drizzle, Morel, Black Grape, Camine Rose, Mykonos Suggested Retail Price: $70 USD
Jack Purcell CVO Wash Description: The Jack Purcell CVO Wash silhouette is available in low-top washed canvas uppers featuring slender laces and a new slimmer toe box. Available Colors: Charcoal Gray, Burgundy, Mole Suggested Retail Price: $75 USD
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Jack Purcell LP Wash Check Description: The Jack Purcell LP Wash Check is available in a soft distressed canvas low-top for a curated look. Available Colors: Black, Black/White, Blue Suggested Retail Price: $75 USD
Jack Purcell Camo Print Description: The Jack Purcell Camo Print is military inspired style and available in low-top tight weave textile camo prints featured in this season’s sophisticated color ways. Available Colors: Grape, Safari, White Suggested Retail Price: $75 USD
Jack Purcell LP Salt Washed Description: The new women’s only Jack Purcell Salt Washed LP are available in washed woven canvas topped with a vintage distressed look, perfect for dressing up and down. Available Colors: Safari, Vintage Indigo Suggested Retail Price: $60- 75 USD
Jack Purcell Duck Boot Description: The Jack Purcell Duck Boot has been winterized and restyled featuring a soft premium leather body with a reimagined camo interior, a camo foot bed and an accessible heel tab for easy pull on/off comfort. Available Colors: Black, Grape Leaf, Navy, Black Suggested Retail Price: $85 USD
CONVERSE BY JOHN VARVATOS COLLECTION For Fall 2013, the Converse by John Varvatos collaboration continues to showcase a rebellious rock ‘n roll casual style with the refinement of the Chuck Taylor All Star and Weapon silhouettes. The collection centers on the heart and soul of both brands while embracing fashion forward style. The rock craftsmanship lifestyle is demonstrated in the new exploration of applied hardware, elevated premium designs, slight washings and new for this season, steel heel plates. -more-
Converse by John Varvatos Weapon Zip Description: The signature Weapon style features a slightly worn-in vibe with a decorative mid-zip element available in a high-top silhouette, finished with leather uppers and a burnished rand outsole. Available Colors: Black, Charcoal Suggested Retail Price: $200-250 USD
Converse by John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Double Zip and Zip Off Description: This definitive style has been re-mastered in premium leather and snakeskin inspired uppers. Styles feature double metal zippers coated with scraped black finish for a worn-in look. Certain silhouettes have a steel toe cap and studded zip off high-top function. Available Colors: Black, White, Black Suggested Retail Price: $170 USD
Converse by John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Description: For the first time this season, a new style is introduced- the John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Boot. Made of high quality leather and easy functionality, this silhouette has an easy fold over option, perfect for dressing down your outfit. Re-blended through the expansion of applied hardware and double zippers, silhouettes are made in high-top leather uppers and display pops of color when zippers are unzipped for more of a statement. Available Colors: Beluga, Beluga, Black, Tarmac, Black Suggested Retail Price: $150-170 USD