Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara is no stranger at all to the Converse Chuck Taylor model, collaborating with the shoe brand a couple times before. This holiday season, Mr. Fujiwara teamed up with the old school Chucks once again to create the fragment design x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lo. The lowtop sneaker sports a full navy canvas upper and white sole to match the fragment design logo at the heel. These clean kicks make for any ideal casual choice, and you can own your own pair at select Converse retailers worldwide December 26th.

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In mid-November we gave you a look at Converse’s skateboarding side of things with a black/white/blue Chuck Taylor Skate. This time around we bring you a different collaborative partner, as Converse once again goes to work on the iconic Chuck Taylor silhouette. Verner Panton is a renowned furniture and interior designer from Denmark, and now sneaker designer can be snuck onto the resume. This Verner Panton x Converse Chuck Taylor comes in a high-top cut with a white sole, cream-colored shoe laces, and a colorful pattern along an also cream-colored upper. This shoe can now be found in very select retailers.

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Last Spring we heard of a Converse Weapon ‘86 return and conducted a comparison between that retro release and the original. But two more colorways seem prepped to release before the end of this holiday season. One pair will come in a predominantly blue and black mix with white midsoles, black shoe laces, and blue contrast stitching. The second pair comes in yet another famous colorway not exclusive to the Converse Weapon ‘86- black and red, with white midsole, red shoe laces, and red contrast stitching. Both high-top pairs of the Converse Weapon ‘86 have already begun to sell from select Converse retailers for a price tag of $80. What are your thoughts on these two new colorways applied to the iconic Converse Weapon ‘86?

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Yesterday we found a very low-key sneak peek of a collaborative effort between professional skateboarder Anthony Pappalardo and the CONS team. Now, we have not only a better, clearer shot at the result of said collaboration, we also have a little more information. As you can see from the picture provided, this Pappalardo Pro comes with a navy blue suede upper (although the dark sneak peek picture made it look black), with red on the very top pair of shoe lace eyelets, the logos, and the single stripe that runs around the entire shoe between the upper and sole. The pro skater’s last name and a star both come in white and can be found on the mid panels. This product will not only debut in Spring 2010, it will do so as the first official skateboarding shoe of the PRODUCT (RED) campaign for AIDS awareness. What do you think about the design and color execution of this, Anthony Pappalardo’s first signature skateboarding sneaker with CONS?

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With World AIDS day upon us, many of us could, might, and should take a second to learn about the spread of AIDS and ways to prevent the virus’ spread. Yesterday, we saw Nike take a step in aiding the fight against AIDS and campaign for AIDS awareness by announcing that today it would release the (NIKE) Red laces. Now it’s time to shift the attention back to shoes- pictured here is a sneak peek of yet another collaboration that will also be a part of the RED campaign. The Converse skateboarding line has teamed up with skateboarder Anthony Pappalardo on this pair of low-top skateboarding sneakers to add to what is truly an incredible array of shoes that are part of the RED campaign. This sneaker seems tried and tested. For those of you who like the touches on this shoe- such as the white contrast stitching, heart on the heel and single first red shoe lace eyelet- hopefully the test was passed with flying colors. Stay tuned for more details regarding release information.

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Converse Japan is set to release an exciting collection of restructured classic models called the Dress Code 1/2 Collection. While silhouettes of the featured models are expected to remain the same, the shoes will be dressed with fancier materials and patterns, imitating the structure of formal shoes. The first two models of the collection, the Jack Purcell S MDLN and Jack Purcell S Plain, feature brogue punching and streamlined upper panels. With more of the collection scheduled to be unveiled on January 15th, 2010, you can expect these two Jack Purcell models to be available in December.

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Last week we were able to show you an all-white Chuck Taylor All Star that’s a part of the very worthwhile campaign against AIDS in Africa. Now there’s a comparable Chuck Taylor, except this one comes in a red leather upper inspired by motorcycle jacket designs. The shoe comes with a quilted lining, even actual zips and snaps that drive home the motorcycle jacket theme even more. Complete with a white sole and red shoe laces, this Chuck Taylor “Leather Jacket” will retail for $200 and release on December 1st, 2009 from Converse (RED) stores in London, San Francisco, and New York City. Ten percent of total net sales will go towards the Global Fund that aims to eliminate AIDS in Africa as well as help make people much more conscious about its threat. Again, Converse offers you another great way to get involved and look stylish while doing so.

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