The Edge, Musician, Dublin, Ireland (Artist #100)
U2’s guitarist has the distinction of designing the 100th shoe. The design features 100 arrowheads taken from the angle of a star, the graphic featured on every pair of Converse sneakers. The result is a bold design with clean lines that can be seen and interpreted in many ways.
Bobby Shriver, Humanitarian, Santa Monica, USA (Artist #2)
As one of the founders of (RED), humanitarian Bobby Shriver found himself wanting a Converse (PRODUCT) RED sneaker to accompany his Emporio Armani (PRODUCT) RED tuxedo. So, he designed one! His patent leather Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker features crushed velvet footbeds and sleek detailing that make the shoe red carpet ready.
Lupe Fiasco, Musician, Chicago, USA (Artist #80)
It’s nothing new that Lupe Fiasco has something to say—but it’s how he’s saying it that’s making noise. The acclaimed musical artist has collaborated with Converse to send out the word on foot for (RED)™. His 1HUND(RED) Artists design is inspired by newsprint and bears the familiar phrase (appearing in French around the shoe’s midsole) “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” With its printed canvas upper and iced outsole, Lupe’s message is black and white--and (RED) all over.
Andrew Mania, Artist, London, England (Artist #94)
First a fact: Andrew Mania’s real name is Mania. “It’s Polish and centuries old,” Andrew explains. With conceptual work that riffs off famous art pieces—and has netted him big name galleries in London and Chelsea—one might assume it’s a fake name, but it’s not. Andrew uses everything from clothing to photos in his work. When it came time to make his 1HUND(RED) shoe, he’d already been doing his own take on “This is not a pipe.” Andrew explains, “Clothes or sneakers are just another set of materials to play with. And the shoe can be a work of art, or something other than what it obviously is.”
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9 comments:
WOW (RED) - what a great collection of shoes. I'm awestruck with delight.
I will be purchasing at least one of these new designs - now it's to figure out which ones!
I love the design by Edge - very current and lively. Then there is the classic design by (RED) co-founder, Bobby Shriver which is perfect for more formal occasions.
But I must admit that my attention is on the Andrew Mania design. It would be a PERFECT conversation starter with people about(RED).
So now, it's just a matter of choice. But I will be purchasing at least one of these designed shoes for (CONVERSE)RED.
Take very good care, dear friends at (RED). Blessings always for the tremendous work that you are doing.
ALWAYS (RED) AT HEART, debbie :)
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Thanks Debbie.
There are some great styles, we hope everyone who sees them is as inspi(red) as you to make the purchase!
Certainly I will buy some of these designs. Looks beautiful.
OMG whats the price for the lupe's
Ive never been a fan of converse shoes - but this one is very lively as Debbie said. Guess I will have to see how they fit once they get here.
niiice pair of shoes :) wish to have one of these..
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