Sak for Converse First String

Exquisitely old-world, hand-crafted remakes of the Jack Purcell and One Star

In yet another display of exquisite craftsmanship, Ryusaku Hiruma of Sak releases his second lineup for Converse‘s premium label, First String. His old-world interpretations of the classic Jack Purcell and One Star 1974 speak to the enduring legacy of the brand and artistry of shoemaking. Mastering traditional Italian techniques, Hiruma has made Florence, Italy, his home for a decade. The uppers—in timeless, natural shades of …

The Paint Pack

Paint the town white with Akomplice and Conveyer Fred Segal to stave off global warming

Featured on CH in the past for their provocative and often politically-inspired clothing line, Akomplice‘s latest mission is to paint the town white. Colorado-based brothers Mike and Patrick McCarney recently teamed up with Conveyor Fred Segal to produce a paint kit that helps support the Paint Project—an organization that aims to paint roofs around the world white, reflecting the suns rays, keeping houses cooler and …

Keds Dapper and Deville

Swing into summer with two new roaring 20s-inspired sneakers

The latest additions to Keds’ Century Collection, these 1920s-inspired canvas sneakers channel Gatsby-era cheeky sophistication, with all the freedom of a casual shoe. The Dapper offers men a wing-tip option appropriate for summer suiting, while the ladies’ Art Deco Deville keeps the season fresh with a shell pattern and pale green piping. The Dapper ($45) and Deville ($40) sell in a limited run from Keds’ …