First making its introduction to the fashion industry in 2002, Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons PLAY is the most notable diffusion line of the brand. The label presents itself as a more functional and casual version of the brand’s primary line. It continuously introduces non-conforming styles that primarily appeal to the younger generations. Comme des Garçons PLAY is mostly recognized by its iconic bug-eyed red heart motif that is the face of the entire line. The sub-label elevates the traditional wardrobe essentials with its simplistic patterns and signature branding. For over 20 years, Comme des Garçons PLAY has amassed an intense following and has continuously introduced everyday styles to elevated finishes with top-quality fabrics, processes, and details.

With that, it's also important to rewind back to 1908 when the legendary footwear brand Converse made its ever-changing impression on the fashion industry. Converse’s sneakers were initially designed to be worn as basketball shoes and featured a thick rubber outsole and canvas upper that takes up the ankle. The sneakers provided optimal comfort and support that was much needed on the basketball court. Converse’s All Star reinvented the sport of basketball and continued to grow over time into more than just a basketball shoe, but a footwear staple for all worldwide. By embodying the brand’s original spirit of creating an authentic blank canvas that others can make their own, Converse has established itself at the forefront of footwear.

Flash forward to 2009, when a notable impact was made on footwear as a whole. Comme des Garçons PLAY and Converse collided and introduced the Converse x Comme des Garçons PLAY Chuck Taylor All Star. This sneaker staple is more than just a red heart on a canvas sneaker—it represents minimalist yet elevated aesthetics that have continued to shape contemporary fashion for future generations to come. The introduction of this footwear collaboration broke into sneaker culture forcefully and has continued to remain one of the longest and strongest ongoing partnerships between these two legendary fashion brands. Featuring an array of high and low-cut variations with different shades, Converse x Comme des Garçons PLAY represents the intersection of fashion and sneakers by putting the definition of sneakers into an entirely different category.

In the Converse x Comme des Garçons PLAY All Star Chuck ‘70 HI, the premium sneaker takes on a crisp and comfortable canvas upper. The silhouette spotlights detailed stitching throughout the exterior, while the rubber toe cap connects to the vulcanized rubber midsole and outsole. The lace-up closure interacts with the metal eyelets, while the primary spotlight of this collaborative sneaker is the screen-printed bug-eyed heart motif seen on the side panel. The signature Canvas All Star patch at the lateral side rounds out the rest of the silhouette.

The latest restocked styles of the Converse x Comme des Garçons collaboration are available now at all retail locations + online. For a closer look at these premium sneakers, click here.