It is no secret that Japan loves its animal patterns. Designer Takashi Ku magai now worked under his label VOT with Keds on three styles that once again make use of the exotic patterns. Overall they present three sneakers in the series, that are now available from Adam et Rope.

More detailed images of the sneakers follow after the jump.

Following first their Americana inspired collection for Opening Ceremony, Keds has revealed the second portion of the project with these two animal inspired styles. And although the first territorial reference point that comes to mind is Africa, these are in fact a riff on 70s British Punk. Featured here in Cheetah and Zebra-print ponyhair, these kicks are certainly easier to wear than OC’s recent costume-like Where The Wild Things Are merch. Scheduled to drop in December at $125 USD a pair. (style.com)

Keds worked with Japanese retailer Green Label Relaxing on two colorways of their EX C Bucks. The shoes come with purple and dark brown suede uppers, both looking very premium on this otherwise very simple silhouette.

More detailed images of the Keds x Green Label Relaxing Bucks follow after the jump.

The first batch of Keds for Opening Ceremony has arrived. As outlined before, the collection is inspired by their home country of the United States and incorporates emblems of classic Americana such as bandana prints, denim, chambray and bright primary colors with nautical striped laces. Grab a pair of this staple shoe from Opening Ceremony now. Just be careful not to wear the bandana print ones in the wrong neighborhood.

A detailed look at each shoe in the Keds for Opening Ceremony Collection follows after the jump.

We present you a video on the upcoming collaboration between Opening Ceremony and Keds/Pro Keds. The video was produced and directed by Monihan Monihan and is narrated by Humberto Leon of Opening Ceremony. Enjoy!

Designer Richard Chai got together with Keds to design a collection of sneakers. “Chai will offer a variety of high- and low-top styles from Madras canvas to charcoal gray leather, with edgy details such as zippers in lieu of laces. Prices for the shoes, which will hit stores in January, have yet to be determined.” Via WWD.

It looks like the Richard Chai x Keds Footwear Collection will hit stores for Spring/Summer 2010.

Classic footwear label Keds is the latest brand to receive the Opening Ceremony treatment. Staying true to their “penchant for internationalism, each Keds collection will look to a single country for inspiration. First on the roster: The United States. The premier collection of unisex Keds and Pro-Keds incorporates emblems of classic Americana, like bandanna prints, denim, chambray, and bright primary colors with nautical striped laces.” The first collection will be available on September 10th in correlation with Opening Ceremony’s FASHION’S NIGHT OUT festivities. Stay tuned for more from this exciting partnership.

Another look at the Keds for Opening Ceremony Collection after the jump.

Keds got together with Loomstate to produce their first ever eco-friendly footwear. Rogan Gregory and Scott Hahn designed a collection of sneakers for Keds, that will be distributed exclusively at Barneys New York.

“The shoes are eco-friendly with organic uppers and linings, nickel-free eyelets, recycled insole board and shoe boxes and no tissue paper in the packaging. Also, a percentage of sales go to the Organic Exchange.” Via LA Times.

Prices at 75 USD, the Keds by Loomstate footwear will hit Barneys this coming Monday.

Japanese workwear inspired brand Good Ol’ got together with Keds on a sneaker. In true workwear spirit, the sneaker features a canvas black upper, contrasting white stitching and premium brown leather lining. All in all a very solid and subtle sneaker, that will not let you down. Via Unbar.

More detailed images of the Good Ol’ x Keds Sneakers follow after the jump.

An interesting collaboration takes place this Spring/Summer 2009 season between Ked’s and Jeffrey. The sneaker brand and high end retailer kept it really simple and present three canvas sneakers with clean white soles and collaborative logo on the inner sole. Via Interview.