Converse and Madhappy Release Five-Piece Chuck 70 Collaboration
Amy Duong — May 15, 2026 — Art & Design
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Converse and Madhappy reunite for a second collaboration centered on the Chuck 70, releasing a five-piece collection across Hi and Ox silhouettes on May 15. The lineup includes the colorways “Graystone,” “Lipstick Red,” “Natural Ivory,” “Black,” and “Thunderdaze Pinstripe.” The collection introduces material and construction updates including felt patches, oversized suede star cut-outs, pinstripe interiors, and cursive co-branding details applied across the silhouettes. The Graystone Chuck 70 Hi is exclusive to Madhappy.
The collection continues the design direction established during the brands’ first collaboration released in December 2025. Campaign imagery was photographed by Angela Hill and features Gene Gallagher, son of Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. The visual presentation follows the same creative direction developed during the first release while introducing a new campaign subject for the second installment. Retail pricing is set at $130 USD for the Chuck 70 Hi and $120 USD for the Chuck 70 Ox.
Image Credit: Converse and Madhappy
The collection continues the design direction established during the brands’ first collaboration released in December 2025. Campaign imagery was photographed by Angela Hill and features Gene Gallagher, son of Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. The visual presentation follows the same creative direction developed during the first release while introducing a new campaign subject for the second installment. Retail pricing is set at $130 USD for the Chuck 70 Hi and $120 USD for the Chuck 70 Ox.
Image Credit: Converse and Madhappy
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