New Converse First String Friday 3.25.16

Converse First String Cons One Star ’74 Ox Fragment

In SS16 Converse has partnered with Fragment Design to create a pack of two Cons One Star ‘74s. Fragment Head Designer, Hiroshi Fujiwara, is the OG of high sophistication, supreme street cred and impeccable cool. Hiroshi Fujiwara is the real deal. Describing himself as a "Cultural DJ," Hiroshi Fujiwara is now regarded as The Godfather Of Harajuku, The neighborhood in Tokyo synonymous with youth culture and the streetwear that he pioneered. Fujiwara has collaborated with companies like Nike, Burton, Levi's, Stussy, Supreme, Medicom, and Converse, Along with artists including Murakami, Kozik, Kaws, And Eric Clapton, Yielding some of the most sought-after products out there. Fujiwara continues to define youth culture in ways that subsequent generations still strive to emulate but rarely attain.

In partnership with Fragment Design, Converse has created a pack of two One Star ‘74s that embodies the timeless, premium, and crafted ethos that Hiroshi Fujiwara Represents. The upper of the sneaker utilizes a premium hairy suede and organic cotton One Star logo. Fragment Design’s iconic thunderbolt branding is present on the heal stay. The sneaker also utilizes Nike Lunarlon technology for enhanced comfort.

Converse First String Cons One Star ’74 Ox Fragment.  Vaporous Grey.  153130C

•Premium hairy suede upper, Kid leather lining, and cotton laces

•Organic cotton One Star logo

•Lunarlon sock liner

•Fragment Design logo on medial side of foxing tape and on heel stay 

•Volt pop outsole

•Premium packaging

Converse First String Cons One Star ’74 Ox Fragment.  Navy/White.  153129C

•Premium hairy suede upper, Kid leather lining, and cotton laces

•Organic cotton One Star logo

•Lunarlon sock liner

•Fragment Design logo on medial side of foxing tape and on heel stay 

•Volt pop outsole

•Premium packaging

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Converse CONS CTS Fragment

Hiroshi Fujiwara has done countless collaborations with iconic clothing brands and even a collaboration with Martin Guitars for Eric Clapton’s performance at Japan back in 2003 and again in 2006. Hiroshi leads Fragment Design, who has been involved in countless collaborations with brands like Nike, and now, the brand new skateboarding collection with Converse CONS.
    “I love the classic Converse silhouettes,” says Hiroshi Fujiwara, “I wanted to put my mark on a legendary sneaker, keeping its simplicity but adding my own aesthetic. This is just the beginning.”
The Converse CONS CTS fragment design Collection stays true to the original, but is equipped with the toughness CONS sneakers are known for. The heavy vintage canvas uppers are finished in three classic colorways: black, parchment and navy – each with contrast white stitching and nickel hardware – as well as two bold metallic striped versions, finished in silver and gold on a clean white base, with tonal hardware.
The sneakers are subtly loaded with unique fragment design detailing, such as Hiroshi’s signature midsole branding, suggestive labeling and simple logo placement. They also come with all the essential CONS skateboarding details, including the drop-in Lunarlon sockliners for superior cushioning, memory foam padding for a customized fit, and traction rubber outsoles for boardfeel and grip.

Converse CONS CTS Ox Fragment.  White/Silver.  148372C
Details:
Fragment Detailing Throughout Interior and Exterior of Sneaker
Drop-in Lunarlon Sockliner for Superior Cushioning
Memory Foam Padding for Customized Fit
Traction Rubber Outsole for Boardfeel and Grip

Converse CONS CTS Ox Fragment.  White/Gold.  148371C
Details:
Fragment Detailing Throughout Interior and Exterior of Sneaker
Drop-in Lunarlon Sockliner for Superior Cushioning
Memory Foam Padding for Customized Fit
Traction Rubber Outsole for Boardfeel and Grip