Some of the top lifestyle brands have worked for Converse’s 1HUND(RED) collection to not only give the consumers some stylin’ shoes, but to inflict some knowledge about charity on them as well. This time, SoCal brand Blends has collaborated with Converse to make the Blends x Converse 1HUND(RED) One Star. The One Star uses a premium black leather upper and a classic white striped midsole. Red lace eyelets are accentuated towards the ankle to promote the (RED) charity. The back heel tag definitely makes this a classic shoe, taking influence from the vintage feel of Converse. These will retail for $120 and will release at Blends’ stores in San Diego, Costa Mesa, and Los Angeles in three consecutive nights (7-10pm) starting October 22nd.








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So-Cal retailer BLENDS has teamed up with DC as apart of their Summer 2009 Life Collection. BLENDS joins a list of collaborators that includes UNKL, Sneaker Bistro, Subaru and others. The two yield the Admiral created with Japanese inspiration drawn from the the two owners, Mike Toe and Tak Kato who have designed the interior graphics. As for the exterior of the sneakers, it sports a sleek all white upper with perforated leather. The Blends x DC LIFE Admiral is now available at Blends Costa Mesa, San Diego and Los Angeles. Contact info is provided after the jump.

BLENDS Costa Mesa
2930 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 241-0666

BLENDS San Diego
726 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-6126

BLENDS Los Angeles
125 W 4th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 626-6607

Blends and Nike Sportwear will be launching the NSW collection and the (Un)Natural Selection installation. Furthermore, customers who purchase the Nike x Loopwheeler fleece will be receiving a special surprise. The event will be taking place at Blends on Thursday, August 14th from 7 – 10 p.m with free food, drinks and music. Don’t miss out on this special presentation.