Converse Teams Up with Missoni for the Chuck Taylor All Star '70 ...
EMBARGO: NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Converse Teams Up with Missoni for the Chuck Taylor All Star ‘70 x Missoni “Hiker” New style draws inspiration from classic hiking shoes, features premium Italian wool BOSTON (November 3, 2016) This Fall, Converse, Inc. continues its acclaimed partnership with the premium Italian knit-wear company Missoni with the release of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 x Missoni “Hiker,” a new hi-top sneaker inspired by classic hiking shoes while staying true to the Converse’s rebellious brand DNA.
Utilizing iconic Missoni zig-zag knit, this season’s collaboration is inspired by the breathtaking mountains of Ladakh which attracted and inspired a number of rebellious spirits and rock stars alike in the 1970s. This product delivers a new style based on the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star ’70. It features a Missoni multicolor knitted premium wool upper, suede detailing and two-tone cotton lace. The collection was featured on the catwalk during Missoni’s men’s fashion show in Milan on January 16, 2016. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 x Missoni “Hiker” launches on November 4, 2016 and will be sold online at Converse.com and at Converse stores, Missoni stores and select third party retailers worldwide. The collaboration will be available in two colorways, Slate Black/Olive and Moroccan Blue and will retail for $200 USD. About Converse Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company”™ and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary shoes such as the Chuck Taylor® All Star® shoe, the Jack Purcell® shoe and the One Star® shoe. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including lifestyle men's, women's and children’s footwear, apparel and accessories and is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries. For more information, please visit http://news.nike.com/converse and follow @converse.
Media Contact: Converse Marianna Friedman [email protected]
Converse Teams Up with Missoni for the Chuck Taylor All Star ‘70 x Missoni “Hiker” New style draws inspiration from classic hiking shoes, features premium Italian wool BOSTON (November 3, 2016) This Fall, Converse, Inc. continues its acclaimed partnership with the premium Italian knit-wear company Missoni with the release of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 x Missoni “Hiker,” a new hi-top sneaker inspired by classic hiking shoes while staying true to the Converse’s rebellious brand DNA.
Utilizing iconic Missoni zig-zag knit, this season’s collaboration is inspired by the breathtaking mountains of Ladakh which attracted and inspired a number of rebellious spirits and rock stars alike in the 1970s. This product delivers a new style based on the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star ’70. It features a Missoni multicolor knitted premium wool upper, suede detailing and two-tone cotton lace. The collection was featured on the catwalk during Missoni’s men’s fashion show in Milan on January 16, 2016. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 x Missoni “Hiker” launches on November 4, 2016 and will be sold online at Converse.com and at Converse stores, Missoni stores and select third party retailers worldwide. The collaboration will be available in two colorways, Slate Black/Olive and Moroccan Blue and will retail for $200 USD. About Converse Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company”™ and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary shoes such as the Chuck Taylor® All Star® shoe, the Jack Purcell® shoe and the One Star® shoe. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including lifestyle men's, women's and children’s footwear, apparel and accessories and is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries. For more information, please visit http://news.nike.com/converse and follow @converse.
Media Contact: Converse Marianna Friedman [email protected]
