As we near the release of the aformentioned Mackintosh x Converse Jack Purcell collection Jake Davis reintroduces his Test Shots series with the aid of Chris Gibbs of Union Los Angeles. As Union will serve as one of a few retailers for the collaborative shoe it’s fitting to see Chris’ take on “one of the best collaborations to come out in some time”. Union will sees the launch of the Jack Purcells April 22.

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Filmmaker Jake Davis presents his latest addition to the Test Shots series. Featuring the newly released Mackintosh x Converse Jack Purcell, Davis catches a quick shoot with Union owner Chris Gibbs in what looks like the beginning of a larger series highlighting the Los Angeles-based retail store. Enjoy!

MACKINTOSH and CONVERSE, both timeless classics that have defined modernity and style. For MACKINTOSH, it was its signature rainwear that sheltered everyone from policemen to British royalties for the last 150 years. For CONVERSE, it was the Jack Purcell. Donned by badminton champ Jack Purcell himself first, the simple canvas shoes with a “smile” have seen its fair share of common men and royalties of the Hollywood kind. In seeing a complement of both labels’ histories, MACKINTOSH and CONVERSE will introduce the CONVERSE Jack Purcell Johnny featuring MACKINTOSH’s rubberized cotton as upper. Limited and available in 3 vibrant colors – navy blue upper with lime interior, putty colored upper with a chocolate interior, and finally, a dark olive upper with its deep plum interior. To reciprocate the offer, MACKINTOSH will introduce its iconic single breasted raincoat in matching colors as well, each with the “Jack Purcell smile” imprinted under its collar.

Comes in sizes 4-13 and retails for $140, the MACKINTOSH x CONVERSE Jack Purcell Johnny is set for launch on this Friday, April 22nd, at UK’s CONVERSE retailers and May 1st at CONVERSE First String locations in the US. Only 120 units available, each special edition MACKINTOSH raincoat retails for $1000 and set to be available at the newly opened MACKINTOSH flagship store in London along with select CONVERSE retailers, such as UNION LA.

MACKINTOSH London
104 Mount Street | Map
London W1K 2TL, England
TEL #: +020-7493-4678

UNION LA
110 South La Brea Avenue | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TEL #: 323-549-6950

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As always, much to discuss from the week’s news; we have a familiar theme this week: sneakers – with an interesting collaboration between Nike SB and artist Goeff McFetridge, plus the unique Black Cat, Good Luck-Bad Luck pack, which includes some highly unique Footscape Woven models, two of which are collaborations with Boston boutique Bodega. Nike also released the Spring 2011 collection from the Jun Takahashi-designed Gyakusou line, which is as amazing as the first one from last Fall. In a Massachusetts-centric project, Boston-based Concepts got together with New Balance to release a nautical-themed version of the 999, along with a few sailing inspired accessories; we also got release info about the Converse x Givenchy shoe this week, which is just the latest in a series of collaborations with couture fashion houses. Rounding out the sneaker news, we offered a recap of SneakerCon DC this week as well, in a video put together by adidas Originals. Supreme released a collection of shirts this week, which as always, merits at least a mention (though the product wasn’t as quite as quick to sell as some releases). Staying with the New York theme, Freshness recapped the opening event for the new flagship Oakley store in Times Square. And finally, this week brought episode two in The LeBrons, the animated series created in part by LeBron James. Check out the details of all of these stories after the jump.

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Converse’s Jack Purcell model remains a staple amongst many, and continues to recapture its classic look in the original colour and details developed by Converse back in the 1930′s. Originally constructed for the star Canadian badminton player, the strong cotton upper and vulcanised rubber sole were made suitable for any situation. Available at The Mandon Store for £45.

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Ronnie Fieg has revealed Converse’s ‘Star Player 75 Hi Deluxe’ in Grey, these are the 4th and final installment of his Star Player 75 Deluxe Collection. The sneakers are fabricated from a rich nubuck with a grey perforated calfskin lining, a leather wrapped midsole and topped of with both rawhide leather and waxed cotton laces.

The grey high tops have been produced in a limited run of 240 units which will go on sale Friday, April 15, 2011 through David Z.

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Following its initial success, CONVERSE reaffirmed its recent collaboration with the venerable brand Schott, maker of the iconic Perfecto Leather Jacket, with the new white Chuck Taylor Leather Jacket.  Embodiments of Americana and its free spirited zeal, both became the preferred gears for those rebels without a cause in the 1950s, riding high outlaw bikers of 60s, all the way to stage trashing punk rockers from the more recent eras. By reiteration of these 2 classics into one form, a CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star in white leather, unique attributes of both appear more apparent.  Featuring a zip heel panel and zip lace channel down the middle, the shoe’s upper is made from a series of patchwork in white leather.  A quilted lining, a hidden Schott label, along with snaps on the tongue complete the hints of Schott Perfrecto.  Available in unisex sizing starting this coming Friday, April 15th, at CONVERSE First String retail locations such as Stussy Chapter New York, Blends of Costa Mesa, Chicago’s St. Alfred, KICKS-HI of Hawaii, and more…

Release Date: April 15th, 2011 (Friday)

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For Spring/Summer 2011, Converse introduces the Star Player 75 Hi Deluxe in a dusty, light grey colorway. The hi-top sneaker features a rich nubuck upper with tonal stitching, grey leather trim and debossed branding on the tongue and sides. Additionally, the inside of the shoe is lined with perforated calfskin while the tongue and ankle collar feature a subtle quilted detailing. With the option of rawhide leather or waxed cotton laces, the sneaker is priced at $110 and can be purchased through select retailers starting Friday, April 15.

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Ronnie Fieg presents us the 4th and final installment to his Star Player 75 collection, with an all grey hi-top edition. Featuring rich nubuck with grey perforated calfskin lining, a grey leather wrapped midsole, and the option of either rawhide leather and waxed cotton laces. The shoes are limited to 240 pairs and will be available Friday, April 15th at 10am EST from David Z.

Images by Sean Munro

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To finally complete the former trio of Star Play 75 Deluxe Hi and Low, designer Ronnie Fieg put out the final piece to the puzzle, his very own rendition of CONVERSE Star Player 75 Hi Deluxe in Grey.  Embellished with a soft nubuck with a grey tonal treatment, Fieg lavished this, as well as his other Star Player 75 designs, with a perforated calfskin lining and a leather wrapped midsole. There is also an option of either waxed cotton laces or rawhide leather ones.  Like the eye-catching red pair worn by Hip Hop sensation Wiz Khalifa during Late Show with David Letterman, 240 pairs of this limited edition will be hitting the shelves of David Z. flagship store in New York this Friday, April 15th. Some will be allocated for its online store as well.

David Z.
556 Broadway | Map
New York, NY 10012
TEL #: 212-431-5450

Release Date: April 15th (Friday) | 10 am EST

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