Ben Felderstein With a large focus of the Sneaker Industry currently focussed on Los Angeles, Converse is paying tribute to the iconic city once again with distinctive collaborative collections by Babylon LA, Rokit, RSVP Gallery and CLOT. Each collection comes as a response to the city’s diverse basketball heritage and utilizes color in their respective footwear and apparel capsules. Centered around the Chuck 70, the Fastbreak, and the One Star, each entity puts its own personal spin on their design – highlighting both the strengths of their brand as well as Converse. The entire collection will be available from Converse.com as well as select retailers on February 10th ranging from $110-$120 USD.
WHO: Babylon
WHAT: Lee Spielman and Garrett Stevenson’s label, Babylon LA, has created a sense of community for Los Angeles youth. Intended to be a cultural center for kids of the skate scene, Babylon continues to push the envelope of the DIY mentality of punk and skateboarding in a welcoming atmosphere.
WHERE: 1320 North Highland Avenue in Hollywood
SILHOUETTES: Fastbreak Hi and Chuck 70 Lo
COLOR POP: Gray
WHO: Rokit
WHAT: Created by Bam Barcena, Nico Guardalabene and Rionism, Rokit exemplifies a clever blend of basketball and skate sensibilities with detail-oriented minimalist tendencies.
WHERE: Union LA at 110 South La Brea Ave in Los Angeles
SILHOUETTES: Fastbreak Mid and Chuck 70 Hi
COLOR POP: Orange
WHO: RSVP Gallery
WHAT: Don C and Virgil Abloh’s high-powered art-gallery-slash-luxury-clothing boutique bridges hip-hop, fashion and pop art, making it the epicenter of collaboration and fashion creativity.
WHERE: 905 South Hill Street in Los Angeles
SILHOUETTES: One Star CC and Chuck 70 Hi
COLOR POP: Yellow
WHO: CLOT
WHAT: Edison Chen and Kevin Poon’s lifestyle brand (and longtime Converse collaborator) CLOT is streetwear’s thoroughfare from east to west.
WHERE: Juice LA at 801 Matteo Street in Los Angeles
SILHOUETTES: One Star CC and Chuck 70 Hi
COLOR POP: Purple
Source: Nike News
