Converse and Miley Cyrus Celebrate Diversity #YesToAll

 

TOGETHER CONVERSE AND MILEY CYRUS CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION FOR ALL

Converse welcomes Miley Cyrus to the brand.

In celebration of pride month, Miley joins Converse’s YES TO ALL campaign to support LGBTQ youth and equality.

International pop star, and philanthropist Miley Cyrus is known for using her voice on and off the stage to speak out for the rights for the people in our streets, our cities and our world. Through her Happy Hippie Foundation, Mileyrallies for young people to stand up against the injustices that face LGBTQ youth today.

In the same spirit,Converse says YES TO ALL, standing with youth, freedom of expression, and the belief that whatever gender, sexual orientation or identity, everyone should feel free to be exactly who they are.

This year, 100% of the net proceeds of direct sales from the Converse Pride Collection will go to charities supporting LGBTQ initiatives, including The Happy Hippie Foundation, whose mission is to create positive outcomes in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world. The 2017 Pride Collection is a limited-edition collection of the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star and Chuck Taylor All Star '70 – designed to celebrate the LGBTQ community with bright colors and bold details. 

“The Happy Hippie Foundation was created to stand up to the injustices LGBTQ youth face on a daily basis in the world today. Working with Converse as an ally in this movement means the world to me,” said Miley Cyrus. “Converse champions youth and how important it is to give every young individual the ability to raise their voice and define their culture.I’m excited to work alongside a brand that shares both my values and style.”

“An icon in her own right, Miley provides anincredible voice for the youth of today. We are honored to stand withsuch a strong advocate for the LGBTQ youth communities and together encourage the world to say Yes to All,” said Davide Grasso, Converse CEO & President. “This is just the beginning of what will be an exciting partnership with Miley.” 

Miley performed at the Capital Pride concert on Sunday, June 11th, 2017. Converse supported Miley’s unique Twitter live moment where she interacted with fans alongside the pride celebration.

 

For more information on Converse’s YES TO ALL program, visit Converse.com/YESTOALL.Stay tune for more to come from the world of Converse and Miley. #YesToAll

About Converse

Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company”™ and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary shoes such as the

Chuck Taylor® All Star® shoe, the Jack Purcell® shoeand the One Star® shoe. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including lifestyle men's, women's and children’s footwear, apparel and accessories and is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries. For more information, please visit http://news.nike.com/converseand follow @converse.

No comments

Posted at 6:47 PM  |  by Misis Nikole

Battle The Elements: The Converse Chuck II Leads Footwear Against Wet Weather

Converse is tackling the elements of weather head-on this season, combining classic sneaker designs with premium weatherized features, with the debut of the Fall/Holiday 2016 Converse Counter Climate Rubber Footwear Collection. The new collections provide the necessary tools to combat the climate shifts while emphasizing essential weather-beating benefits. The innovative sneaker collections feature a bold mix of colors and materials including water repellent rubber and waterproof neoprene. This collection is intended to stand up against unpredictable inclement weather.

Each sneaker has been treated to help tackle rainy weather while maintaining comfort and style. For the holiday season, both new and time-honored styles endure the harsh elements with the Counter Climate Rubber collection. These rubber boots and sneakers are winter-ready with water resistant material and heat retention.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Rubber
Another iteration of the Chuck II is the released of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Rubber. By incorporating a transparent rubber overlay on the iconic Chuck II silhouette, this allows for the sneaker to breathe while repelling water and protecting feet from the elements. The sneaker includes all the features and benefits of the Chuck II such as Lunarlon sock liner and a non-slip padded tongue, while adding a beautifully crafted dimensional canvas for breathability, micro-perforated leather lining for comfort, and a heat reflecting barrier at the foot bed for warmth.
Available Colors: Black, Buff, Obsidian
Suggested retail price: Php 5,430

No comments

Posted at 3:52 PM  |  by Misis Nikole

Converse Chuck Taylor II: Wear The Weather

In this day and age, not to mention how our weather could instantly change by just the minute, it is hard to decide on what to wear or should we bring our umbrellas or not? (Aminin nyo mabigat sa bag ang payong lol!) And for someone who's in the industry of blogging like me, we struggle on what presentable clothes we should wear in attending events, I ams specifically keen with what shoes to wear for that matter, as I read somewhere, your shoes will define you (or something to that kind). Imagine a day when you get up and the sun is all smiles with the clear blue skies as the backdrop, oh how perfect for a pair of shades and comfy sandals or flats right? But as you travel half your way or reach your deatination, it gets dark, sometimes creepy dark pa, and then the rain finally shows up and just basically drown your outfit starting with your feet, argh! What a mess!

And then there's this hero in the name of Converse who is ready to battle the weather head-on this Fall/Holiday 2016 season, combining classic sneaker designs with premium, weatherized features, with the debut of their Fall/Holiday 2016 Converse Counter Climate Footwear and Apparel Collection. They want to keep our feet dry with waterproof and water resistant fabrics, so nothing can stop us in our quest for creativity.

Behold the Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas the tough sneaker:
- Has a non-slip padded tongue
- Water repellant Shield Canvas
- Gusseted tongue
- Has the comfort of a Lunarlon sockliner
- Micro-suede lining
- Removed the eyelets to make a durable sneaker that is ready for rainy and wet adventures
- Reflective heel webbing and barrel laces for added visibility in low light environments.

Finally a pair of shoes, that goes well with jeans, shorts, skirts or whatever clothes you comfortably wear, plus having the confidence of whatever the weather would bring, we will be ready.

The Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas II and other Fall/Holiday Collection is now available in stores and outlets. Get yours now!

No comments

Posted at 12:03 AM  |  by Misis Nikole

Converse Chuck Taylor Brings Out The Hero In You!

Want to give a different gift for Christmas? Well look what we have here, for those of us who loves our super heroes, Converse Chuck Taylor has some good news. They have partnered with DC Comics for a design that one would surely love. Imagine strutting your OOTD's with a Wonder Woman print, ain't that cool?

The limited-edition collection features Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Justice League characters illustrated by renowned DC Comics artists Jim Lee, Jock (Mark Simpson), Andy Kubertand Kenneth Rocafort. This DC Comics collection marks Converse’s eighth collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, which first launched Fall 2010.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Wonder WomanThe Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Wonder Woman sneaker features amazing artwork from the Co-Publisher of DC Entertainment, Jim Lee. Two different images of Wonder Woman are included on both sides of the sneaker, Wonder woman logo is printed on the tongue and on the laces. Suggested Retail Price: Php 3,510 Sizing: 5-8 Ladies

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Batman

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Batman sneaker  showcases the intriguing artwork designed by British comic artist Jock. Featuring two bold illustrations of Batman on either side, the iconic Batman logo is printed on the tongue of the sneaker, along the inner lining and on the laces.  Suggested Retail Price: Php 3,510.00 Sizing : 7-11 Mens

Converse Chuck Taylor All Justice League

Featuring illustrations created by Andy Kubert, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Justice League sneaker illustrates the team of DC Comics Super Heroes on both sides of the sneaker. Compelling imagery is printed on the sneaker with the Justice League logo screened on the tongue and comes with both white and black laces that allow for customization. Suggested Retail Price:Php 3,510.00 Sizing : 7-11 Mens

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Superman

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Superman sneaker features artwork by Kenneth Rockfort  that highlights two different  images of Superman  on both sides of the sneakers . The iconic red and yellow S-Shield is printed on the tongue of the sneaker and includes a red lining with an allover printed logo. Suggested Retail Price: Php 3,510 Sizing : 7-11 Mens

No comments

Posted at 11:35 AM  |  by #MisterMisis