MAJOR takes stock in a nice pair of Chucks from the JV line. “Woven and burnished leathers and suede, and stained and burnished metallic finishes combine with one of the world’s most iconic silhouettes to create all-new hand crafted masterpieces. Signature Converse by John Varvatos detailing such as ultra-comfortable pigskin foot beds and haberdashery linings give these shoes a premium punk and broken in feel.” Available now in-store and online for $175 USD.

We get a first decent look at the upcoming collaboration between Italian luxury brand Missoni and Converse. Together they worked on a pack of two All Star Hi’s, both featuring the icconic Missoni patterns all over the upper. Missoni for Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars will be available at Missoni boutiques in New York City and Beverly Hills and other select retailers beginning in early April and retail for 200$US. Via LA Times.

Today we can preview the upcoming releases of the Converse Japan Collection. Once again they introduce some interesting alternations of Converse classics, also playing with obvious winter themes this month. The Chuck Taylor comes with quilted patterns, nordig sweater patterns, wool tartan patterns and more. The Jack Purcell comes in a mid version and in a low version in several uni-color versions. The One Star also comes out next month, featuring two wool plaid patterns on the upper and nice leather details and linings.

Take a detailed look at all upcoming Converse Japan November 2009 sneaker releases after the jump.

Once again Converse Japan presents a series of interesting new releases for September 2009. The All Star Hi comes in a Messenger Bag inspired version, as well as with wool felt uppers and with a down jacket inspired upper. The Jack Purcell Mid comes with waxed leather uppers. The new fishing boot by Converse is also an interesting alteration of their classics and comes in two colorways next month.

Take a detailed look at all new releases from Converse Japan for September 2009 after the jump.

We present you the upcoming releases of Converse Japan. Once again the brand did minimal changes to their classic silhouettes, resulting in some great footwear and once again we regret that these styles will not make it over to us.

Most interesting in this new drop are the All Star Upside-Mono Hi and Lo, featuring Converse branding and toe cap matching the upper color. The result is a very clean looking sneaker in both cases. They come in several fresh colorways. The Jack Purcell also comes in some great colorways, featuring camouflage patterns and exotic leather uppers.

Check out all new Converse Japan May Releases after the jump.

A very simple yet perfect low cut Converse All Star has come out this week. The uppers come in clean white, kahki and navy colors, with the heel and the lining covered in summer plaid patterns. A perfect sneaker to go with pretty much anything. They are now available at Flauge.

Detailed images of the Converse All Star M-IN Ox “Plaid” Pack follow after the jump.

It is definitely always interesting to see with what the Japanese market comes up. Of course we often feature items that are hard to get hold of outside of Japan, but that should not be the case with Converse and when would something like this ever make it over? It might be too experimental for many, but at least they are trying.

The All Star once again shows how flexible the original design is. Converse Japan turned it into a an actually pretty decent looking winter boot, similar in design to many high end leather boots on the market. These are now available at Flauge.

More detailed images follow after the jump.

Some interesting new releases have come out from the Converse 100th anniversary collection. The drop consists of an All Star Hi and All Star Lo, both coming in CMYK colors and with an inner socket, making the classic more comfortable. Also interesting is the new All Star Hi Croc. The entire upper comes in dark red croc skin and the laces are made out of woven leather, to add some more premium appeal.

The new Converse 100th Anniversary releases are now available at Ripe.

More images follow after the jump.

An interesting new Converse All Star has released – it comes with a black leather upper and features several zippers going across the sneakers heel. The Converse All Star “Zippers” is now available at Concepts.

Out of the Converse Holiday 2008 collection come two new interesting models. The All Star comes in a “Tokyo Police Club” version and in a patent leather hi version. Both are now available at Concepts.

Check out the new Converse Holiday 2008 models in more detail after the jump.