Browsing the "Converse Jack Purcell" Tag
November 7th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Back in the summer season of 2009, Converse Japan released a couple of camouflaged Jack Purcell lowtops including one tiger camo edition and another in an almost Bape-style print coming in collaboration with UNDERCOVER. The latter look returned as a part of the Far East One Star’s spring catalog this year, and with these new drops it becomes even easier to see that Japanese sneakerheads really want to blend in. It’s either that, or the people eyeing the Converse Jack Purcell ‘Hunter Camo’ pack realize how much attention these will draw with a carefully selected outfit, and this time around you can also choose a Chuck Taylor All Star hightop as was the case with the Q1 ’11 drop. Click through for more images so you can see how they’re different and expect them to hit resellers on eBay and the like soon as mita sneakers has just started shipping their stock.
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November 2nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Late artist Rick Griffin will remain as one of the 20th century’s enduring artists as long as publishing paradigms keep the Rolling Stone logo he designed back in 1967 in the public eye. You could say that his career began at age 14 when a young Griffin started surfing and chanelled what he saw out on the beach into some Mad Magazine-inspired doodles. Rick’s ‘Murphy’ character earned notoriety in Surfer Magazine nearly five years before RS was launched, and now nearly five decades later, he’s reproduced on the tongue of this new Rick Griffin x Hurley x Converse Jack Purcell. These vibrant blue canvas Purcell lowtops remind one of the Pacific’s clearest waters, and the tongue tag opposite Murphy’s shaggy blond mane do the same for the artist. Check them out in greater detail after the jump and look for these along with a five-pack of graphic tees at Mollusk Surf Shops‘ 3 locations.
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October 28th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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How is it that Nike Sportswear’s VNTG treatment has some sneakerheads up in arms but Converse can apply a similar effect to a variety of its classics and people gobble them up? This phenomenon is based in the differing levels of brand identification between the two with Nike far and away the industry leader, but you could also argue Converse is just doing theirs really well. The in-house team at the One Star takes a page from their still-in-progress book with John Varvatos and applies a blackened, almost grease-stained effect to the sole of this Converse Jack Purcell, a design whose crisp plaid uppers make it apparent that the grime on these is solely for character. Click on through so you can see more angles and grab a pair today directly from Converse.
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October 7th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Medicom Toy is one of the all-time leaders when it comes to cranking out simple yet satisfying sneaker collaborations, and this latest duo is no exception to that nearly decade-long trend. The Bearbrick x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell are made even more playful thanks to a pristine fuzzy upper that looks like a day off from school filled with fun and your favorite toys. The Chucks are notable for the addition of an embroidered Be@rbrick logo on the lateral side opposite the traditional medial patch, a smaller version of which can be seen on near the Purcells’ heels. Check out both pairs in more images after the jump and look for these at select Converse retailers come November. via HB
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October 5th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Converse has been able to garner significant mainstream attention by collaborating with high-end fashion names ranging from Missoni to Sak, their latest bringing in Scandanavia once again to ensure the One Star remains truly a global fashion icon. The Marimekko x Converse collection for holiday 2011 is the last set from a year filled with the Finnish label’s signature prints and will feature classics along with some we’ve never seen before, spread across two different Chuck Taylor silos plus the Jack Purcell Helen. Click through to get a look at what’s in store, and expect these at select Converse retailers this month.
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August 31st, 2011 by Brendan Dunne
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If you thought the Converse Jack Purcell’s were a sneaker appropriate only for 90′s grunge rockstars and emo kids, well you don’t know Jack. These classic Converse offerings have been coming in some crazy designs as of late that have really displayed the versatility of this sneaker, from the Aloha Rag x Converse Jack Purcell Zipper Hi’s to this patchwork pair. Check out the Converse Jack Purcell Specialty Ox ‘D-Ring’ pictured above, a sneaker with an extra smooth black leather upper and a lacing system that you’d expect to see on a sturdy pair of boots. Hit the jump for a more detailed look at this tough release from Converse, which you can grab now from RMK.
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August 11th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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It’s a good thing we’re several years removed from the patchwork plaid shorts craze, because today’s fashion forward streetwear set means many if not most will already have some idea of how to maximize the appeal of this latest release from Converse. To put it simply, the only way to mess up the Converse Jack Purcell ‘Patchwork’ would be to wear something that distracts from the various tartans and houndstooth weaves on this caramel brown leather-bound design. The only problem is that a scant 12 pairs of this one will be issued for all of France, all of them dropping at Paris’ BlackRainbow. Click through to see more and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible wider Euro or international release.
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August 6th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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A Bathing Ape has borrowed a variety of classic American sneaker designs over the years ranging from the Nike Air Force 1 and Vans Era to the adidas Superstar and Clarks Originals Wallabee. The latest is a takeoff on Converse’s immortal Jack Purcell, the Bape Bad Sta a toe ‘smile’ away from being indistinguishable from the original. A closer look reveals Bape-specific details embroidered into the side panels and heel, so click through to see more images and let us know what you think of the Bad Sta from A Bathing Ape. via HS
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