Converse x Keith Haring has just dropped
“…my shop is an extension of what I was doing in the subway stations,
breaking down the barriers between high and low art.'' - Keith Haring
Breaking Barriers is more than just one action. It’s a mindset of progress that transcends time. Without the creativity, grit, and optimism of the past – All Stars wouldn’t have the inspiration, stories and tools to break the barriers of tomorrow.
No other embodies this mindset than the prolific and progressive artist, Keith Haring. Haring’s signature pop art style embodied the belief that people can change the world through creativity. A driving force through Haring’s career was ensuring his work not only advocated for the oppressed by uplifting them, but that it remained accessible to all people.
The same holds true today. For the first time, Haring’s iconic drawings will be translated on classic Converse footwear and apparel styles. Classic like the Chuck 70, Chuck Taylor All Star and Pro Leather as well as the style-forward Run Star Hike, will pay homage to his iconic drawings chalked on the vacant billboards of the New York subway.
You can also make your mark and customize your own with Converse By You.
The details (The Run Star Hike):
Paying homage to Haring's iconic drawings chalked on the vacant billboards of the New York subway, black and white graphics depict his signature figures with pops of red, matching back to the shoe's statement, colorblocked sole:
- Classic canvas upper
- Contrast Keith Haring art graphic
- Contrast heel webbing
- Colorblocked, saw-tooth outsole
- Keith Haring signature on tongue and sockliner
- OrthoLite insole for comfort
The details (Chuck 70):
Paying homage to his iconic drawings chalked on the vacant billboards of the New York subway, embroidered black and white graphics liven up the organic canvas upper, depicting his pop art figures with hits of red. Haring's signature is screenprinted across the tongue, finishing the look alongside crafted Chuck 70 details like flat cotton laces and a vintage license plate:
- Organic canvas upper is lightweight and durable
- Embroidered Keith Haring art graphic
- Screenprinted Keith Haring signature on tongue
- Vintage license plate
- OrthoLite inside for comfort
The details (Pro Leather):
The legendary basketball shoe is reimagined to inspire off the court with black and white pop art graphics that pay homage to Haring's graffiti-inspired painting style. Haring's signature is printed on the heel, finishing the look alongside classic Pro Leather details, like a contrast Star Chevron and brick pattern outsole:
- Leather upper
- All-over screenprinted Keith haring art graphic
- Keith Haring signature graphic on heel
- Brick pattern outside
- OrthoLite insole for comfort
The details (Chuck Taylor All Star):
Paying homage to Haring's graffiti-inspired painting style, an all-over black and white art graphic covers the classic canvas upper along with pops of red. The look is finished with a Keith Haring signature tongue label and iconic Chuck Taylor All Star design elements, like a rubber toe bumper and toe cap:
- Classic canvas upper
- All-over screenprinted Keith Haring art graphic
- Left Keith Haring signature tongue label
- OrthoLite insole for comfort
This cotton jersey graphic tee pays homage to the iconic drawings Haring chalked on the vacant billboards of the New York subway with black and white graphics depicting his signature figures. A Converse x Keith Haring logo and Converse flag label complete the details:
- Classic fit,185 gm cotton jersey graphic tee
- Keith Haring art printed in rubber ink
- Screenprinted Converse x Keith Haring Logo
- Converse flag label
- Ribbed crew neck
This cotton jersey graphic tee pays homage to Haring's graffiti-inspired painting style, placing one of his signature figures over the left chest pocket. A Converse x Keith Haring logo and Converse flag label completes the detail:
- Classic fit,185 gm cotton jersey graphic tee
- Keith Haring art printed in rubber ink on left chest pocket
- Converse x Keith Haring screenprint signature
- Converse flag label
- Ribbed crew neck
This loose fit graphic tee pays homage to Haring's graffiti-inspired painting style, with black, white, and red graphics on the front and a vibrant yellow mural on the back depicting his signature dancing figures. A Converse x Keith Haring logo and Converse flag label completes the details:
- Oversized fit,250 gm cotton rugby jersey graphic tee
- Keith Haring satinstitch flower graphic
- Yellow and black screen-printed mural on back
- Converse x Keith Haring satin-stiched signature
- Ribbed crew neck
The details (Reversible Bucket Hat):
This reversible bucket hat pays homage to Haring's graffiti-inspired painting style, with bold black, white, and red graphics depicting his signature art. A Converse x Keith Haring logo and Converse flag label completes the details:
- Polyester bucket hat
- Keith Haring embroidered flower patch
- Converse x Keith Haring stitched signature
- Keith Haring pop art print on reversed side
- Converse woven flag label on brim
The Converse x Keith Haring will launch online on the Converse website, Superbalist, Shelflife, Lemkus, Archive, Inline, Crosstrainer and Baseline from Thursday , 13 May 2021.
Price Range:
Sneakers: R1 199.95-R2 199.00
T-shirts: R399.95- R699.00
Bucket Hat: R799.95
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”TM 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.
