A new urban rhythm, a new meaning, one shoe.
For nearly fifty years, Converse One Star has been accompanying generations of young people on the journey to discovering their true identity, becoming a part of its foundation and a distinctive feature of innumerable juvenile movements. A new narrative has begun to delineate, and it, as the ones before, spontaneously chose the unspoken aura of Converse One Star as its leitmotif.
nss meets Converse brings together the influence of Converse One Star on New York youth.
Four creators of the Great Apple, Maria Beltre, Tenzin Che, Harley Suarez and Milk Izm, tell and interpret through their unique vision the One Star heritage in new contexts where the unmistakable Converse ethos becomes the space where showcase their talents. The city is the place to express oneself and tell a story.
Comfort without sacrifice style and heritage, two words: One Star.
To wear Converse means being true to yourself. Knowing you’re not alone.
Nothing makes me feel young and pretty like Converse, its heritage, its uniqueness.
I am a creative person and I love the groundbreaking spirit that had always been
One Star moving value.
Local Heroes Maria Beltre, Tenzin Che, Harley Suarez, Milk Izm
Photographer Vincenzo Schioppa