# Converse Canvas All Stars By Argentinean Designers By Hernando Gomez Salinas | Published 2007-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-converse-customized-by-argentinean-designers References: [baspotting.blogspot](http://www.baspotting.blogspot.com/) Over 100 customized sneakers will be exhibited in Mar del Plata where they will be displayed for judgment. The winning pairs will be recreated and included in the next Converse collection. [Trimarchi DG](http://www.trimarchidg.net/tmdg-2007-converse.php), the most important design festival in South America, had a preview show in Buenos Aires. The main festival takes place in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The preview was an ideal venue for budding artists; young designers were given the chance to customize white All Star Converse sneakers. The challenge was to integrate the slogan, "The Free Expression," and use it as as inspiration. We've seen [Converse shoes used as canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip) on Trend Hunter before: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows customers to easily customize and personalize their own sneakers. - **Design Festivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize design festivals in different cities around the world to showcase and promote emerging talent. - **Artistic Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster partnerships between artists and fashion brands to create unique and limited edition products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology and smart features into footwear designs to enhance functionality and comfort. - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual event platforms that offer immersive experiences and networking opportunities. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable fashion practices and introduce eco-friendly materials and production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md)