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Fashion

Playfulness is the key for popup gallery by Converse and JW Anderson

Heidi LawJuly 30, 2019

The iconic sneaker brand Converse collaborated with JW Anderson to bring together a 4-day pop-up gallery space in London last week. The event showcased the ne

Fashion

Converse collaborates with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown

Robyn TurkJuly 10, 2019

Milly Bobby Brown is trying her hand at footwear design. The 15-year-old star of Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' has collaborated with Converse on a line called

Management

Nike reports strong sales growth in Q4 and FY19

Prachi SinghJune 28, 2019

Nike, Inc. has announced that fourth quarter revenue increased to 10.2 billion dollars, up 4 percent on a reported basis and 10 percent on a currency-neutral

Fashion

Converse to create line of Chuck Taylors made from discarded denim

Robyn TurkJune 26, 2019

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Fashion

Footwear brands kick off 50 years of Pride

Don-Alvin Adegeest June 9, 2019

The LGBTQ communities will have plenty of marching shoe options this month, as sneaker and footwear brands kick-started their rainbow-hued Pride collections

Fashion

Converse launches collaborative collection with Koché, Feng Chen Wang & Faith Connexion

Marjorie van ElvenApril 24, 2019

Converse has announced its first multi-designer collaborative collection. A capsule featuring women’s apparel and footwear was developed in partnership with

Fashion

Converse returns to its roots with new basketball shoe

Dale Arden ChongApril 18, 2019

Converse first made a name for itself as a basketball shoe in 1917, with its Non-Skid, one of the first of its kind — in other words, one of the first sneak

Business

European Commission investigates Nike’s tax status in the Netherlands

Marjorie van ElvenJanuary 11, 2019

The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into Nike’s tax arrangements in the Netherlands, looking to examine whether the country’s t

Report

Nike announces Scott Uzzell as president of Converse Inc.

Robyn TurkDecember 21, 2018

Nike named the next president of its subsidiary, Converse. Scott Uzzell will take the role of president and CEO of Converse Inc, effective January 22. Uzze

Fashion

Converse signs Kelly Oubre Jr.

Kristopher FraserNovember 19, 2018

Converse, which first came to prominence as basketball shoes all those generations ago, is looking to get back into the basketball game. As part of their ef

Fashion

In Pictures: Converse teams up with Bershka for exclusive collection

Marjorie van ElvenSeptember 5, 2018

Bershka, one of the brands owned by Inditex, is launching an exclusive collection of Converse sneakers today. With prices ranging between 75 euro (approxi

Fashion

New Converse x Dr. Woo collab: sneakers that change color with wear and tear

Marjorie van ElvenAugust 30, 2018

Converse has partnered up with tattoo artist Dr. Woo once more. In this new collaboration, Dr. Woo was invited to work on a new version of the Converse Chuck

Fashion

In pictures: Converse to launch Hello Kitty collection

Marjorie van ElvenAugust 13, 2018

Japanese pop icon Hello Kitty has inspired Converse’s new playful capsule collection, to be launched globally on August 16. The character will be featured

Business

Dutch company wins case against Converse and Kesbo over alleged fake sneakers

Marjorie van ElvenJuly 30, 2018

A Dutch court ruled in favor of Dutch footwear trader Sporttrading Holland in the latest chapter of their nine-year legal battle with Converse and its imp

Fashion

From the running track to the runway: a brief history of sneakers

Marjorie van ElvenJune 20, 2018

TIMELINE Long gone are the times when people would only wear sneakers to practice sports. Now they are the footwear of choice for millions of people around t

Fashion

Converse launches two sneakers in collaboration with Midnight Studios

Marjorie van ElvenJune 13, 2018

Converse has invited Shane Gonzales, from fashion label Midnight Studios, to share his take on two iconic Converse models: Chuck 70 and One Star. Gonzales, w

Fashion

Miley Cyrus Headlines LGBTQ Converse Collection During Pride Month

Justine BrowningJune 7, 2018

* Miley Cyrus is the face of Converse’s latest line, which celebrates the LGBTQ community. The collection’s June release coincides with Pride Month. Al

Fashion

Converse X Made team up for an empowering new collection

Justine BrowningMay 22, 2018

*Converse had teamed with the New York-based, women-led brand MadeMe for an empowering new collection.The summer line, features apparel and footwear designed

Report

Nike's Converse brand CMO Julien Cahn resigns to join Supreme

Prachi SinghApril 26, 2018

Nike is witnessing exits of its senior level executives. Following the recent departures from the company, Nike Inc.’s Converse brand saw its chief marketin

Fashion

Jonathan Anderson and Converse to launch new collection for SS18

Vivian HendrikszFebruary 27, 2018

London - Jonathan Anderson has teamed up with iconic footwear label Converse once more to create a collaborative collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Followin

Video

Video: Converse One Star Hotel

FashionUnitedFebruary 16, 2018

Introducing the One Star hotel, presenting a One Star twist on 5-Star establishments with the freshest sounds, style and sneakers. Source: Converse, Y

Fashion

Converse highlights Los Angeles with new streetwear collaborations

Sara EhlersFebruary 9, 2018

Shoewear brand Converse just announced a new collaboration with a couple of streetwear labels. The Boston-based brand unveiled the partnerships this past Wedn

Fashion

Converse x Dr. Woo launch exclusive collection

Vivian HendrikszJanuary 19, 2018

London - “I wanted something clean and not obvious or expected of me,” said Dr. Woo of his collaboration with iconic footwear brand Converse. Launch

Video

Video: Converse x JW Anderson collaboration

FashionUnitedDecember 22, 2017

Converse X JW Anderson, a collaboration thematically focused on the thin line between ideas that clash, and the creative possibilities within that spac

Video

Video: Converse x JW Anderson

FashionUnitedDecember 8, 2017

Converse X JW Anderson, a creative partnership of two brands that explores the space between opposing ideas and complementary creative. Source: Conve

Fashion

Miley Cyrus teases Converse collaboration

Danielle Wightman-StoneDecember 1, 2017

Singer Miley Cyrus has teased her 73 million followers on Instagram with her first Converse collaboration collection. Cyrus shared four different samples,

Fashion

Converse x Engineered Garments remake classic model

Vivian HendrikszOctober 3, 2017

London - Converse has teamed up with Engineered Garments to remake an iconic sneaker as part of their new collaboration. The One Star sneakers were reimagin

Retail

Converse to open first retail store at London Designer Outlet

Georgie LillingtonJuly 7, 2017

Converse’s new store will open at London’s only outlet centre; London Designer Outlet at Wembley Park. The iconic US based brand turned 100 earlier this y

Fashion

Converse unveils The All Star Modern sneaker

Vivian HendrikszJune 7, 2016

London - Converse Inc has unveiled the first redesigned All Star Modern sneaker, based on the iconic design of its most famous sneaker design. The new All Sta

Report

Nike reshuffles top management teams

Vivian HendrikszApril 25, 2016

London - Nike has announced a series of changes among its top management positions to ensure ‘continued growth.’ One of the shifts in roles announ

People

Nike reshuffles top management teams

Vivian HendrikszApril 25, 2016

London - Nike has announced a series of changes among its top management positions to ensure ‘continued growth.’ One of the shifts in roles announ

Fashion

Converse unveils Chuck II's

Kristopher FraserMarch 1, 2016

The next version of the updated Chuck II's has arrived. On Monday, Converse unveiled the Chuck II reflective print, the spring '16 iteration of the brands i

Fashion

Converse launches Andy Warhol collection

Kristopher FraserFebruary 2, 2016

If you've forgotten how intertwined the worlds of fashion and art are, Converse is here to give you a reminder with their Andy Warhol collection. The third