Blending design elements popularized by Adidas and Nike, this Japan-exclusive Converse is a clean combo in sneaker form.

To make a large quantity of sneakers, Converse tasked Beyond Retro with collecting as much black and red velvet as possible. “There are many shades of red velvet out there,” says Jocelyn ...

The CdG Play x Converse Chuck 70 will drop Thursday, March 24, for $150 through the Converse, Comme des Garçons, and Dover Street Market websites.

The shoes go on sale tomorrow, December 5, and will be available at the pop-up (RED) stores in NYC, San Francisco and London as well as at select stores globally and at www.converse.com.