# Cosmos-Inspired Canvas Kicks The Chuck Taylor All Star City Collection is a Charitable Process By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-all-star-city References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2012/12/17/shoe-biz-x-converse-chuck-taylor-city-collection-iii-3/) & [shoebizsf](http://www.shoebizsf.com/) Over a four-month period, six shoe designs have been released by ShoeBiz and [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-city) to create the Chuck Taylor All Star City collection. The two artists Alán González and Kris Mestizo are responsible for decorating the [canvas hi-tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror) with designs correlating to September, October and December. The first round of kicks showcased a San Francisco public transit homage by González and Mestizo placed the Golden Gate Bridge on his shoe. The second round was Halloween themed. González gave his pair of Chucks an x-ray skeletal makeover and Mestizo made his look like a mummy. For the final installation, the two artists were inspired by the apocalypse and celestial nature of space. The white Chucks that feature a Mayan inspired graphic belongs to González. Mestizo focused on making outer space more tangible. Proceeds from the Chuck Taylor All Star City collection go towards two charities: Youth Against Poverty and Compass Family Services. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cosmic-themed Fashion:** Introducing fashion items, such as shoes, drawing inspiration from the cosmos, space and sci-fi movies creates a promising trend for fashion companies to tap into. - **Charity-focused Products:** Creating products that give back to the community or specific charities creates an opportunity for companies to appeal to socially conscious consumers. - **Limited-edition Collections:** Creating unique and limited-edition collections of products can appeal to consumers who value exclusivity and rare finds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can incorporate cosmic themes into their product designs to cater to the tastes of consumers looking for unique and stylish products. - **Charity Industry:** Creating charity-focused products can enable companies to not only do good in the world but also increase their impact and brand reputation. - **Retail Industry:** Limited-edition collections can create anticipation and desirability for products, ultimately leading to an increase in sales and revenue for companies that adopt the strategy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-joy.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md)