Iconic shoe brand Converse recently teamed up with Carhartt WIP on an upcycled Chuck 70 silhouette made from some unlikely materials.
The new Chuck 70 silhouette is made from vintage Carhartt apparel. This includes old Carhartt jackets, trousers, and overalls, all sourced from Beyond Retro. These materials were used to create a high-top sneaker with a tri-color upper in contrasting khaki, navy, and black tones. Converse’s classic round patch appears at the ankle, while the Carhartt logo is sewn into the tongue of the shoe. Finally, some white stitching and stark white laces round out the retro look.
The new Carhartt WIP x Converse Chuck 70 Renew will be available as of May 28th from the Converse online store and Carhartt website.
Image Credit: <i> Converse.</i>
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycling Fashion
- Fashion brands teaming up to create epic, eco-friendly, and stylish sneakers through upcycling vintage clothes.
- Collaborative Sneaker Designs
- Collaborative designs from different sneaker brands creating new, innovative models.
- Sustainability in Fashion
- More fashion brands are focusing on sustainability by using eco-friendly materials or upcycling old clothes into new styles.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Retailers
- Fashion retailers must look for ways to implement eco-friendly and sustainable practices such as upcycling or using eco-friendly fabrics.
- Shoe Manufacturers
- Shoe manufacturers should explore innovative ways to team up with other brands for more sustainable footwear designs.
- Secondhand Retailers
- Secondhand retailers could team up with fashion brands to provide eco-friendly materials for upcycling their clothes into new designs.
