Converse x JW Anderson

October 04, 2018

If materials have the power to alter moods, then the Converse x JW Anderson collab will make you feel wistfully nostalgic. Drawing upon the designer’s long-held obsession with crafting, these Chucks look like they came straight out of your middle school art room—in only the very best way.

The latest drop from Converse's ongoing collaboration with Anderson, the “Felt” capsule takes the Chuck 70 to a whole new—and decidedly deconstructed—level, just in time for fall. Available in three colorways, plus a limited edition gray option that’ll be available on Anderson’s website, the entire sneaker is made of felt—yes, even the sole.

Dropping globally on October 11, be sure to cop yourself a pair. We will, for sure.

Preview the collection, below.

Text by Caroline Brown

Photos courtesy of Converse.

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Nikolaj Hansson Joins Diadora Legacy as Creative Director

October 31, 2024

Diadora's appointment of Danish designer Nikolaj Hansson as Creative Director for its Legacy line signals a fresh chapter for the brand. Known for his Copenhagen-based label Palmes, Hansson’s connection to Diadora began in childhood, admiring the brand’s iconic boots on Premier League defenders. Now, his deep respect for Diadora’s heritage and his vision for merging craftsmanship with progressive design will shape the brand’s premium Legacy line.

His first collection launching in Fall/Winter 2025, will blend his design ethos with Diadora’s storied history, tapping into both the brand’s past and a modern sensibility. Diadora’s CEO, Claudio Bora, shares Nikolaj Hansson's vision of sport as an emotional, daily experience, aiming to create apparel that resonates with the spirit of sport itself. As Hansson says, "the falling in love was mutual," and together, they aim to reignite that spark in a new generation of fans.