Brain Dead x Converse Team Up Again With The One Star

 

What?
Brain Dead and Converse team up again this time on the One Star.

Where?
Area 51

When?
February 8th

Last year saw the release of the animal multi-patterned Chuck Taylor 70’s which was a success by Los Angeles based brand Brain Dead. Following up from this Converse and Brain Dead have teamed up again this time on the One Star shape.

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Coming in just the one colourway it features leopard, zebra and polka dot prints within a cream and black colour scheme.

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New Balance continues its relationship with Queens, New York-based brand, Aimé Leon Dore (@aimeleondore), in a new iteration of the 990v5 silhouette. Wrapped in a Savoy blue mesh, the 990 features hits of forest green mesh and moulded plastic throughout. The sculpted ENCAP midsole features a two-tone beige heel unit, while dual branding throughout rounds out the details. The New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore M990AL5 will release worldwide at select stockists on the 22nd of November 👟 Photo: @havenshop

The sneaker is then finished with various slogans with taping saying: “To see and be seen as far as the eye can see. Who Controls the Control Men. The same elsewhere.”, in addition to this there is special branding on the footbed. The Brain Dead x Converse One Star is set to release at Area 51 and select retailers on February 8th, and will be priced at $160 NZD.

Photos: Converse

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