CT Zip Hi: new Converse design by John Varvatos

Jeremy Fall Reader Find

By Jeremy Fall in New Fashion on Wednesday 14 November 2012

I’ve always been a fan of John Varvatos’ collaboration with Converse, and the new CT Zip Hi model might just be at the top of my favorite list. The 100 percent black leather pair is topped off with brushed metal laces and a vintage Chucks sole. The model also belongs to the high-top family and holds a zipper across the back.

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Pros and Cons: new EP by Brooklyn’s Low Fat Getting High

Haley Samuelson Reader Find

By Haley Samuelson in New Music on Saturday 24 March 2012

I don’t know if anyone knows about this, but Converse (yes, the shoe company) has a recording studio, and they let bands record there for free. Seriously. And then they give them free shoes. Its called Rubber Tracks Studio, and their mission is to give back to the creative community, inspire originality, and give emerging bands a chance to get their music out there.

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