To promote the customization service on the Converse website, the sneaker company developed these freaky ads of mashed up animals. Click the thumbnails below to enlarge.
Read more...August 11, 2009
August 10, 2009
Converse “Band Of Ballers” Tournament Puts Musicians On The Court
It’s rare that we’re able to see our favorite rapper, musician or DJ showcase their athletic prowess in public- but in New York City this Wednesday, Converse is sponsoring the ”Band Of Ballers 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament” from noon to 5pm.
The teams will include a motly multi-genre mix of musicians and record labels including: Jim Jones, Pac Div, Asher Roth, Mad Decent, Matt And Kim and Fool’s Gold.
The tournament is at an undisclosed location in lower Manhattan. If you’d like to attend, email dan@psfk.com. The first 15 people to respond will get put on the list. (UPDATE: all 15 spots have been [...]
June 26, 2009
Missoni to Collaborate with Converse
Converse is about to add a new collaboration to it’s list, which also includes fashion luminaries Thom Browne and John Varvatos. For their Spring / Summer collection, the iconic shoe company will be rolling out a new capsule line with Italian fashion house Missoni, known for their trademark zig-zag knits and bold colors. At last Saturday’s Missoni menswear show in Milan, attendants were able to get a first look at the high fashion high tops Missoni when they were modeled by Missoni founder Tai Missoni.
Read more...February 20, 2009
Converse Greatest Chase Ever
This one’s for Ross: Converse continue their odd-ball online videos with their Greatest Chase Ever. Good Friday afternoon viewing.
Converse Greatest Chase Ever
January 22, 2009
Lovenoise: Converse China’s Rock & Roll Documentary
In the past year, Converse has made a big push in China to brand itself with the emerging indie music scene. In August 2008, Converse sponsored two well-known indie rock bands from Beijing to travel the country by bus and play concerts in 5 cities. The tour, dubbed Lovenoise, is considered the first rock ‘n roll bus tour in China and was engineered by PSFK friend Nick Barham and his team at W+K Shanghai.
Directed by the Beijing filmmaker Liu Feng, the Lovenoise documentary follows the two bands — PK 14 and Queen Sea Big Shark — on their travels, featuring [...]
March 16, 2006
Converse Goes Hemp

What do you do with an iconic brand that is celebrated for one basic style? Yeah, you could try to extend the brand into new categories (yawn), or even get some whacked out designer to create a new shoe (oh dear),




