Converse

Converse is an American lifestyle brand that markets, distributes, and licenses footwear, apparel, and accessories. Founded by Marquis Mills Converse in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusetts, it has been acquired by several companies before becoming a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. in 2003.
American rapper Lupe Fiasco worked with the brand to create Converse Chuck Taylors for their (Product) RED campaign in 2008, where a percentage of the proceeds went towards combatting AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. The rapper wore the high-tops at Dr. Romanelli x Converse's release party on February 28, 2008, and later in May 2009, they were released to the public in limited quantity. He also created a pair of lows for the same campaign."Dr. Romanelli x Converse - Celebration with Lupe Fiasco". Hypebeast. February 29, 2008.Kan, Eugene (October 11, 2008). "Lupe Fiasco x PRODUCT (RED) Converse Chuck Taylor Low". Hypebeast. As part of Converse 1Hund(RED) Collection, where 100 designs would be created, the 80th entry was the Lupe Fiasco x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High.
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