One of the most iconic streetwear labels, Converse is taking a trip to The Factory – Andy Warhol’s Factory to be exact, with a new collaboration with the late artist’s foundation. The Spring 2015 Converse All Star Andy Warhol Collection is dropping next week, and continues blending pop culture and high art that Andy pioneered.
Celebrating creativity and self-expression, the new collection features bold Warhol imagery across an array of Converse tees and footwear for men and women, paying homage to the visionary artist as well as staying true to the classic style of Converse.
And aside from being covetable pieces, a portion of the proceeds from the Converse All Star Andy Warhol collection will support The Andy Warhol Foundation to help further the non-profit’s mission for the advancement of the visual arts.
“With this collection, we aim to celebrate and foster the innovative artistic expression that’s intrinsic to both Converse and Andy Warhol,” said Damion Silver, Converse All Star Design Director. “Andy Warhol famously created art inspired by American pop culture icons, and was a pioneer in utilising the Chuck Taylor All Star as a blank canvas for his work. From this shared creative history grew our collaboration with Warhol.”
“The Foundation is delighted to celebrate the launch of the Converse Andy Warhol Collection and proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds will support The Foundation’s endowment from which it has distributed nearly $250M in grants supporting contemporary visual arts,” said Michael Hermann of The Andy Warhol Foundation. “This unique collaboration honours the artist’s enduring legacy which inspires us to ignore convention and proudly be whatever we want to be.”
The Spring 2015 Converse Chuck Taylor Andy Sneaker and Apparel Collection will be available for purchase starting Thursday January 29 at from the Converse Melbourne Central Flagship Store, converse.com.au and other selected retailers. If you can’t wait until then, click through the gallery to get a sneak peek!
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- For a second take on Warhol’s work, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette features designs ranging from Campbell’s Soup cans in classic colours to monochromatic motorcycle prints. Adding a playful element to the sneaker, the inner lining hosts a step and repeat print that mirrors the distinct pattern Warhol used in his signature Campbell’s Soup works. Additionally, to show the breadth and depth of Warhol’s work, the collection also includes low top styles with motorcycle and newspaper prints inspired from Warhol’s Ads and Illustrations series, circa 1985-86. Available for RRP $120.
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- In feminine silhouettes like the Platform and Lux, iconic Campbell’s soup and newsprint ads adorn these fashion-forward styles. The newsprint in particular bridges the gap between tonal and monochromatic prints to showcase Warhol’s more muted work. Available for RRP $120.
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- In feminine silhouettes like the Platform and Lux, iconic Campbell’s soup and newsprint ads adorn these fashion-forward styles. The newsprint in particular bridges the gap between tonal and monochromatic prints to showcase Warhol’s more muted work. Available for RRP $120.
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- Taking one of Warhol’s most iconic and recognizable prints, the Campbell’s Soup can, Converse reinterprets and repurposes this screen print. On the high top sneaker a singular soup can print is utilized in bold primary colours, while the low top stacks the Campbell’s Soup cans on top of one another to create a layered pattern that adds depth and dimension, a common technique used by Warhol. Available for RRP $100 to $120.
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- Taking one of Warhol’s most iconic and recognizable prints, the Campbell’s Soup can, Converse reinterprets and repurposes this screen print. On the high top sneaker a singular soup can print is utilized in bold primary colours, while the low top stacks the Campbell’s Soup cans on top of one another to create a layered pattern that adds depth and dimension, a common technique used by Warhol. Available for RRP $100 to $120.
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- Taking one of Warhol’s most iconic and recognizable prints, the Campbell’s Soup can, Converse reinterprets and repurposes this screen print. On the high top sneaker a singular soup can print is utilized in bold primary colours, while the low top stacks the Campbell’s Soup cans on top of one another to create a layered pattern that adds depth and dimension, a common technique used by Warhol. Available for RRP $100 to $120.
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- Taking one of Warhol’s most iconic and recognizable prints, the Campbell’s Soup can, Converse reinterprets and repurposes this screen print. On the high top sneaker a singular soup can print is utilized in bold primary colours, while the low top stacks the Campbell’s Soup cans on top of one another to create a layered pattern that adds depth and dimension, a common technique used by Warhol. Available for RRP $100 to $120.
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- In feminine silhouettes like the Platform and Lux, iconic Campbell’s soup and newsprint ads adorn these fashion-forward styles. The newsprint in particular bridges the gap between tonal and monochromatic prints to showcase Warhol’s more muted work. Available for RRP $120.
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- In feminine silhouettes like the Platform and Lux, iconic Campbell’s soup and newsprint ads adorn these fashion-forward styles. The newsprint in particular bridges the gap between tonal and monochromatic prints to showcase Warhol’s more muted work. Available for RRP $120.
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- Building off the historical link between Warhol and Converse, the collection also features a graphic tee for men. Highlighted in the collection is Converse Extra Special Value, circa 1985-86, an original work created by Warhol that features the classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker. Available for RRP $50.
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- For a second take on Warhol’s work, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette features designs ranging from Campbell’s Soup cans in classic colours to monochromatic motorcycle prints. Adding a playful element to the sneaker, the inner lining hosts a step and repeat print that mirrors the distinct pattern Warhol used in his signature Campbell’s Soup works. Additionally, to show the breadth and depth of Warhol’s work, the collection also includes low top styles with motorcycle and newspaper prints inspired from Warhol’s Ads and Illustrations series, circa 1985-86. Available for RRP $120.
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