The Converse X JW Anderson footwear collection is a three-part collaborative effort to reinterpret the ubiquitous sneakers with forward-thinking design. Glitter_Gutter, the first collection, intentionally blurred the line between masculine and feminine with a glitter embossed unisex Chuck 70. Then Anderson’s Simply_Complex used denim and suede to give classic Converse styles a sophisticated upgrade. For the final installment of the collaboration Anderson went back to the tension between masculinity and femininity. New_Classics re-imagines vintage ballet slippers with premium materials and a technical build.
“The vintage ballerina that inspired the shoe was actually more of a sport slipper in mesh. I liked the functionality and lightness of that shoe, and we decided to adopt some details to reinterpret the icon,” he says.
The JW Anderson X Converse New_Classics collection launches April 4 at select retailers, JW Anderson stores, j-w-anderson.com and converse.com.
