Edited by Saynt
You’ve got to give it up to a dude who can properly rock Martin Margiela. This fashionisto was spotted in Paris looking like he beat the shitake out of a runway model and grabbed his garb.
Wearing Martin Margiela, Paris
Jacket: Black MARTIN MARGIELA Belted Jacket
Shoes: White Sneakers
Sunglasses: Black MARTIN MARGIELA Sunglasses
T-Shirt: White CONVERSE T-Shirt
Tights: Black BOUDICCA Leggings
Photo By: Phil Oh
LINKAGE: Street Peeper
Edited by Corey Moran
Help me out indies, I can’t make up my mind on these new shin hi boots by Converse. They look pretty cool I think, but I can’t really decide. I know that I like them way better than those annoying Hunter boots, and sorry Marc Jacobs, but your boots don’t cut it either. The things I do like about these boots are the soft top that could possibly allow for some slouching, and the buckles are a nice added touch. Let me know what you think indies.
Get your own pair at Flauge
Edited by Kirby Marzec
Naturally distressed Converse sneakers are almost as sentimental as great grandma’s baked macaroni recipe passed down through several generations. The thing I love about seeing someone sporting a nice beat up pair of these kicks are the stories behind them…the tragic bleach spill at the laundromat, the pit bull who mistook the chucks for a steak, the mud pit at Lollapalooza. The stories are endlessly entertaining. So, why one earth would you buy Chucks that already have tears, stains and battered laces? Not only are you sacrificing the story behind the timeless sneaker, you resemble the loser who actually coughed up money for torn Abercrombie jeans! I despise this instant gratification era we live in and Converse is just feeding the flame by pre-beating their shoes. Really people, have some patience, take your time with a natural distressing process…Chucks aren’t going out of style anytime soon.
Thanks Arquivo Urbano!
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
Deadheads of the world rejoice; you can now access a pair of trainers stamped with the imprimatur of The Grateful Dead.
The legendary hippie-era band, formed in San Francisco in 1965 and regarded as ‘the pioneering godfathers of the jam band world’, has joined forces with Converse.
The band has recreated its famed, psychedelic ‘Dancing Bears’ artwork as an eclectic, colourful print on the canvas upper which is based on the original Chuck Taylor silhouette.
The trainers, in a black/red/blue/yellow colour scheme, are priced from pounds sterling 44.99, from the Converse Store at UK Size 6-11, Carnaby Street, London W1 (020 7287 4016; www.converse.com.
-Via Telegraph
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
An interesting version of the All Star Ox has just been released – a clear, transparent version. Guess now you must be very careful with your sock choices…
Thanks Highsnobiety
Edited by Kirby Marzec
My mom always told me “If you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything.” Well sorry mom, today is the day I bash the fashion magazine you raised me on. While surfing Vogue’s website, I realized that whoever is in charge of the “Street Chic” section must be scrounging for fashionable city slickers. I know that Vogue has more important things to worry about, but why on earth would the kings and queens of the fashion industry allow websites like The Sartorialist and Face Hunter run circles around them when it comes to scoping out well done street fashion? Rumor has it that The Sartorialist is in charge of Vogue’s “Street Chic,” but if that is the case, he obviously gave Vogue all of the reject shots. Feast your eyes on fashion that is anything but “heroic”:
I guess this girl threw on everything white in her closet...must have been the day before Labor Day.
Frumpy plaid is chic? I saw her dad wear that shirt yesterday.
Vogue...why would you advocate people who wear high-waisted jeans the WRONG way? She looks like she's going to pick up the kids at soccer, or drop them off at the pool. Take your pick.
Congratulations! You look like every other tourist who visits New York City in the fall!
Wait. So you're telling me that if I wear a raincoat and leggings I'll make an appearance on Vogue.com? Game on!
A t-shirt. A pair of jeans. Some Converse. How is this "Street Chic" worthy?
I can hear "Dueling Banjos" in the background. Yuck.
Sorry Vogue…please don’t let this bash jeopardize my internship application come next fall…please.
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
Okay, is it just me or is Drew Barrymore (whose definitely pushing 40) trying a bit too hard to appear…youthful. I mean, she was just juggling the “I’m a Mac” guys balls in her mouth and now she’s channeling her inner grungette by sporting dual toned, missmatched Converse on the streets. I can’t stand this look cause it screams of inner angst, a look that’s only cool when your 13-16 and your parents refuse to drive you to the mall, of course in the normal youths lifespan this ends when you get your license. In Drews, it seems like it’ll never go away.
Edited by Andy Wass
I met Ricky Powell last year shortly after moving to New York and had no clue who he was.
I guess I was never in the right scene to be super familiar with his work, but I can know respect him as a pioneer in his field.
Before hip-hop became mainstream and more or less a caricature of itself, street photographer Ricky Powell, was the independent. He was a major player in documenting the rise of hip-hop culture (think the mid-80s New York of Run DMC and the Beastie Boys). Powell still keeps busy shooting artists, events and ad campaigns, hosting a public access show, publishing photography books, and writing a column for Mass Appeal. He has done some collaborations with clothing companies like Converse, and has even been immortalized in the Beastie Boys song “Car Thief.”
Tomorrow night, the Rickster invites you to view his private work that chronicles decades of works. His Apt. A collection, which will run for the next two months, features Powell’s shots of legendary artists at a pivotal time in New York street culture.
Signed pieces will be available through SHQ.
Apt. A also marks the beginning of the Rick Powell World Tour 2009.
Edited by Kirby Marzec
Gram.
D.A.T.E.
Schmoove.
Y-3 by Adidas.
Sneaky Steve.
Why do guys commonly use the term “high-tops” to mean the classic Converse sneakers or the recently popular Nike Dunks? You can never go wrong pairing your black Converse with a pair of raw denim straight legs, a black button-up and a few accessories here and there. And we all know how versatile those Nike Dunks can be…a red and black pair to match your plaid or even neons to go with all of your hiliter yellows, oranges and greens. But take a look around…your brother, your cousin, your best friend’s uncle’s ex-wife’s son’s next-door neighbor ALL have these shoes. I assure you, there are other high-top options out there!
Above are a few pairs I came across while searching Ssense and Revolve Clothing. Although these high-tops are rather similar to the designs and concepts of Converse and Nike Dunks (slim fit, aeration pores, ankle laces) they have enough detail and flare to make them unique. Depending on the brand and material, these shoes can set you back anywhere from $100-$400…but it beats looking like every other Beatle band reject and fake NBA star out there!
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
How cute is this Varvatos/Converse ad with Daisy Lowe? Daughter of Gavin Rossdale, Daisy has surely been making a name for herself in the fashion world.
Thanks DivisionStreet for the pic
