The Masafumi Watanabe for Converse Jack Purcell Johnny Sneakers

Founder of the influential label Bedwin and the Heartbreakers, Watanabe is one of Japan’s mostinfluential designers and an innovator of a contemporary, tailored, street-wearaesthetic.His fresh take on classic American apparel, makes his collaboration using theiconic Jack Purcell Johnny shoe a natural fit. Its all brown but in different tones...by far the most alluring feature of these beauties. Converse has been on a roll with these collaborations, i especially love the collaboration with Gorillaz.

Converse X Gorillaz SS12 Footwear Collection

 CONVERSE Inc. unveiled four distinct design concepts for the newest footwear collaboration with the world-famous virtual band, Gorillaz.  Launching in February 2012, the styles from the Spring 2012 collection combine the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette with the band’s legendary graphic images. Award-winning designer and Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett has designed exclusive prints incorporating elements from their ground breaking artwork. Each design melds their diverse backgrounds and unique influences to create a revolutionary collection. The partnership with Gorillaz will also include a Converse “Three Artists. One Song” original track titled “DoYaThing” featuring Gorillaz, James Murphy and Andre 3000 of OutKast. The free track will be available for download at www.converse.com NOW.