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PAUSE PICKS: 5 SNEAKER RELEASES OF THE WEEK

Nike Air Force 1/1 An essential in any wardrobe, the classic white Air Force 1 is given customisable patches so that you can switch between styles. BUY New Balance 991 Part of the brand’s Made in the UK series, this 991 release marries autumnal red and brown hues in suede and leather. BUY Craig Green X Adidas Rivalry Polta AKH Cult British designer Craig Green has added a translucent layer to the upper of this sneaker, made as part of his partnership with Adidas. BUY Converse X Undefeated Chuck 70 Streetwear label Undefeated has taken on the classic Chuck 70 for its collaboration with Converse, including blue detailing on the sneaker. BUY Reebok Zig Kinetica II A running-inspired shoe for the streets, this lightweight sneaker from Reebok will keep you light on your feet on all occasions. BUY

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PAUSE PICKS: 5 SNEAKER RELEASES OF THE WEEK

CONVERSE REVEALS INSANE LINEUP OF COLLABORATORS FOR 2021

Converse is hoping to bring a playful energy to 2021 with an incredible list of collaborators. Today the brand, which was one of the most traded labels on the resell market in 2020, has announced its lineup of collaborations for the new year, one that includes some of the biggest names in fashion. Through collaboration, Converse welcomes “new thought, new vision, new purpose, new energy and new intention,” said VP of Footwear Brandis Russell. “An important value of Converse is one that respects, honors and wants to continue to foster creativity. Inviting in the collective genius continues to breed innovation for us,” she continued. “Our brand has been a positive agitator in really critical moments in culture. Today we want to assure that our creative impulse, and that of our partners, has an intention attached to it.” This year, Converse will be releasing collections with the likes of Kim Jones, Telfar Clemens, COMME des GARÇONS PLAY, Off-White™, Tyler, the Creator, Bandulu, and Chinatown Market. “For my upcoming collaboration with Converse, I was really interested in the functionality of the design. And making something that was Ivy League via the ’90s and in a preppy American way with grunge elements — and exploring the reality of this, but also the functionality," said Kim Jones. With COMME des GARÇONS PLAY x Converse, you can look forward to affordable sneakers that appeal to a diverse community, while the Telfar collab will be led by non-gendered footwear. “Our collaborators are always helping us to be more playful and a little less serious,” Russell added. “You can do that and still celebrate heritage; take a new stance and hold a position.” This is all we have on Converse's 2021 collaborations for now, but be sure to check back with us for more info on these respective projects as they become available.

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CONVERSE REVEALS INSANE LINEUP OF COLLABORATORS FOR 2021