Japanese designer and all out curator, Dr. Romanelli adds another notch
to his already impressive line up of collaborative efforts. This time
linking with the iconic Converse and long time America cartoon character, Beetle
Bailey. The shoe, being ultimately based around the 1950's originated
persona, embodies many aspects of just what Bailey represented—a loose
yet hard headed, military minded individual who had a problem with
authority.
With the chosen silhouette being the Converse All Star Bosey, it
didn't take much to toughen that piece up, but the additions worked to
perfection. The upper mirrors that of familiar army gear, obtaining a
worn, outdoorsy aesthetic. Also implementing a rubber toe cap and
multiple leather reinforcements, the shoe comes out just as tough and
thick as Bailey's head. And can't forget the comic twist (literally), as
the inner lining dawns just that, Beetle Bailey comic strip. Look for a
release rather soon as the collaboration is being presented this month
during Project NYC 2011.
-Jonathan Sawyer
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