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Chuck Taylor is now available for apparel at ⁉︎ Converse presents a rough and classy one-of-a-kind.
CHUCK TAYLOR CLOTHING

Chuck Taylor is now available for apparel at ⁉︎ Converse presents a rough and classy one-of-a-kind.

Converse's "Chuck Taylor" creates a basic style from the feet up. The authentic Chuck Taylor sneaker has given birth to the apparel line "Chuck Taylor Clothing" that bears its name. The seemingly standard jackets and pants incorporate familiar details such as double stitching, and the wool 100% material, which replicates canvas, is both elegant and comfortable. We asked three Chuck Taylor freaks to try on this set-up, which is sure to become a new wardrobe item for men and women of all ages, and asked them about their episodes with "Converse.

Modern and effortless . Ideal daily wear.

PROFILE

Himi Sato / singer-songwriter , actor

Born in Tokyo in 1999, he made his debut as a leading actor in the stage play "Let's Leave the Books Behind and Go to Town" in 2018, won the "Film Critics Award for New Talent" in 2022, "Keiko Me no Sumimete" was released in December 2022, and the film adaptation of Ryo Asai's novel, "Shojo wa Sotsugyo ni Shiranai" will be released on February 23, 2023. HIMI also performs music as "HIMI" and released her 3rd EP "KAERIMICHI" in September 2022.
Instagram: @himimojo

I heard that your hobbies are basketball and skateboarding, but you also like to go for walks.

Yes . I take a walk when I need to refresh my mind. When I get stuck in my thoughts while working on a song, I walk to a nearby park and surround myself with greenery. This clears my head and sometimes an idea just pops into my head. Even if I move somewhere in the future, I don't want to be without a park near my house.

I see that both the inner hoodie and the smartphone are red.

The Chinese character for "scarlet" in Himi is used in the word scarlet, which means the color of the Japanese flag's "Hinomaru," or rising sun, so I am attracted to red things. By the way, the inner hoodie is one of my favorite pieces that my girlfriend gave me as a birthday present. It is the perfect color complement to a black set-up like the one I am wearing today.

The set-up you are wearing is made of wool 100%, which reproduces the texture of the canvas used for "Chuck Taylor". How is it comfortable to wear?

The material is firm yet supple, making it very easy to wear. The oversized, modern design is also very comfortable to wear.

The "CHUCK TAYLOR CANVAS HI" is developed at the same time. The heel features a line in the same material and silhouette as the brand tag on the back pocket of the jacket.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Converse"?

I remember that my father was a fan of "Converse" and had a lot of shoes at home. Even at a young age, I remember thinking that there were many colors available and the designs were cute. There was a time when I wore my "Chuck Taylors" to school and used them as skates. I miss the days when I used to repair them with spray paint to prevent holes from forming (laughs).

Today's "Chuck Taylor" incorporates details that are linked to the "Chuck Taylor Clothing" jackets and pants.

It's the white line on the heel, right? Poof, the design is the same as usual , but with fresh detailing, which is nice. The cushioning is great, and since this model was originally a basketball shoe, I'd love to wear these to play basketball.

Are your "Chuck Taylor" low-cut or high-cut? Is it a high cut?

I only have low cut, but after wearing these pants today, I realized how well the high cut "Chuck Taylor" and the 9' length pants work together. The length of the hem covering the shoes a little makes them fit better.

The shoulders have raglan sleeves.

It is very easy to wear as it fits comfortably along the shoulders. . Moreover, the loose-fitting silhouette makes it comfortable. There are days when I want to wear a suit and get all dressed up, but for everyday wear, I prefer a suit that is moderately loose and easy to wear, like this set-up.

INFORMATION

Converse Information Center

TEL: 0120-819-217
Monday through Friday (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
converse.co.jp/collections/chuck-taylor-clothing

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