Converse x DRKSHDW: More Than A Shoe, It's A Lifestyle

This month, the TURBODRK Chuck 70 returns following Owens’ practice of confident contortion. This iteration boasts a zebra-inspired colorway with a shearling finish, an exaggerated tongue that extends past the original design, and a signature square-toe instead of the traditional rounded style. The TURBOWPN also makes a comeback in the signature DRKSHDW palette with a reconfiguration that takes the proportions of the legendary Converse Weapon to another dimension. 

As part of the launch campaign, Converse and DRKSHDW have also invited the legendary ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, Big Freedia to join in. Owens first reached out to Big Freedia over ten years ago when he decided to open a sleazy dance club within walking distance of his home in the 7th arrondissment of Paris. He was excited about "the new energy and attitude he heard coming from the New Orleans Bounce Scene" and invited the rapper to imbue the space with the same liberated energy. Ten years later, Owens again chose Freedia to represent his collab with Converse to "celebrate his enduring power and ferocity in an all too often narrow and judgemental world..." 

Finally, in order to celebrate this new launch, the brands returned to the common inspiration of music to create a truly immersive experience. To that end, Owens has personally curated a playlist which he describes as embodying “SCRAPPY TRANSGRESSION,” available now on Spotify.com. 

The Converse x DRKSHDW TURBODRK Chuck 70, TURBOWPN and accessories will be available globally on Jan. 10 at 10:00 AM ET on Converse.com.