Italian high-fashion house and masters of vibrant knits Missoni have teamed up yet again with Converse to ultra-lux a series of their Chuck Taylor All Stars. There’s just something fundamentally classic to a pair of Chucks that they will always garner new designer reduxes. Hence the arrival of the Missoni’s new Zip Hi “Cashew” this Fall/Winter. With the upper in Cashew-colored suede and a warming […]


One of the best collaborations going in the sneaker game — that between Converse and Missoni — continues with a new take on the timeless Chuck Taylor All Star. As can be found with the original All Star Hi Tops, or those from 2010, 2011 or 2012 (or even their Auckland Racer running shoes) the new […]


We featured Taschen’s up-and-coming books on fashion game-changers Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo a little while back. Now, Taschen celebrates a hundred years worth of fashion’s greatest idols — from Balenciaga and Chanel to the great McQueen and Westwood. Coming straight from the permanent collection of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, this […]


1 Oct
Longstanding collaboration produces autumnal colorway

After recently having released their “Archive Project” exclusively sold at Parisian boutique collete, Missoni and Converse continue there collective success in a new rendition of the Chuck Taylor All Star Hi for 2012. We’ve been fans of this collaboration for awhile now, cognizant of the fact that when brands as large as Converse and respected […]


9 Nov
Forty-five designers art featured in benefit project

The last time we mentioned the Kartell Loves Milano Project at the end of October, we spoke of the auction that was held to raise funds that would benefit  the Umberto Veronesi Foundation. As we mentioned, 45 different artists re-imagined designs for the project. Kartell has sent us an expanded gallery of the re-imagined works, […]


25 Oct
Redesigned gems by dsquared2, Missoni, Tokujin Yoshioka & more

Kartell may have started out by producing plastic car accessories, but they’ve since grown into designing and manufacturing a slew of award winning products. Their latest endeavor is an auction involving 45 of their unique pieces developed for the Kartell Loves Milano charity in conjunction with Sothebey’s. The auction, taking place today,Tuesday, October 25, will […]


27 Sep
Couture limited edition footwear launching this Saturday

It’s no secret we love the Missoni x Converse collaborations, it consistently being one of our favorite lines of footwear season after season (such as their original All Star Hi Tops, versions two and three, and the more audacious Auckland Racers). Considering the couture Missoni branding, the prices are never that ridiculous. The latest First […]


18 Jul
Italian fashion house continues their high end collaboration

The Missoni and Converse collaboration has produced a number of memorable sneakers, such as the original All Star Hi Tops and recently announced Auckland Racers. Their latest effort includes a new colorway of the Chuck Taylor, featuring the signature Missoni woven upper with royal blue leather accents throughout. The entire Missoni Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which […]