CONVERSE Inc. recently announced the Sub-Saharan
African debut of the Winter 2015 Converse All Star Andy Warhol Collection in
partnership with The Andy Warhol Foundation. Marrying Warhol’s distinct vision
with the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, the partnership between two pop
culture icons celebrates creative self-expression and pays homage to the
visionary artist. The new collection features bold Warhol imagery across an
array of expressive Converse tees and footwear for men and women.
Hailed as the preeminent artist of the 20th
century, Warhol was an iconic visionary whose legacy continues to inspire
rebels and artists everywhere. He creatively merged pop culture, film, music,
screen-printing and performance, opening the door for millions of artists and
performers. Since 1987, Warhol’s vision and creativity lives on through The
Andy Warhol Foundation, who fosters innovative artistic expression by
supporting work that is challenging and experimental in nature.
“With this collection, we aim to celebrate and
foster the innovative artistic expression that’s intrinsic to both Converse and
Andy Warhol,” said Damion Silver, Converse All Star Design Director. “Andy
Warhol famously created art inspired by American pop culture icons, and was a
pioneer in utilizing the Chuck Taylor All Star as a blank canvas for his work.
From this shared creative history grew our collaboration with Warhol.”
“The Foundation is delighted to celebrate the
launch of the Converse Andy Warhol Collection,” said Michael Hermann of The
Andy Warhol Foundation. “This unique collaboration honours the artist’s
enduring legacy which inspires us to ignore convention and proudly be whatever
we want to be.”
The
Winter 2015 Converse Chuck Taylor Andy Warhol Sneaker Collection is available
for purchase exclusively through selected Sportscene stores. Prices ranging
from R979.95 - R1049.95
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