September 15, 2021
Converse x Basquiat

Converse celebrates the street-inspired work of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
The collaboration translates some of his most influential pieces to the canvasses of Converse classics, including iterations of Kings of Egypt II on the Chuck 70, Skidgrip and Classic Chuck.
The Chuck 70 design uses a digital print and embroidery details to recreate the artwork, which features signature Basquiat elements like the abstract face, cryptic type and crown motif. Suede overlays and a tonal patch elevate the look but keep the focus on the art.
The collaboration translates some of his most influential pieces to the canvasses of Converse classics, including iterations of Kings of Egypt II on the Chuck 70, Skidgrip and Classic Chuck.
The Chuck 70 design uses a digital print and embroidery details to recreate the artwork, which features signature Basquiat elements like the abstract face, cryptic type and crown motif. Suede overlays and a tonal patch elevate the look but keep the focus on the art.




On the Chuck Taylor All Star, the artwork’s instantly recognisable dinosaur and crown visual is adhered to clean black canvas through stitched-down applique. One of the most iconic pieces in modern history returns to the street on classic Chucks. A new generation is ready to wear the crown.
While for the Skidgrip, the explosion of abstract text and distorted iconography pops off the archival canvas, creating a vibrant visual language that’s influenced by Egyptian history but firmly rooted in street culture.
While for the Skidgrip, the explosion of abstract text and distorted iconography pops off the archival canvas, creating a vibrant visual language that’s influenced by Egyptian history but firmly rooted in street culture.




The collection also comes with an apparel capsule which includes a set of t-shirts (both short and long sleeved) which like the shoes also feature the instantly recognisable dinosaur and crown visual
The Converse x Basquiat Collection will be available on Thursday 16 September online at converse.com.au and in-store at Converse Chermside.
Shop the Converse x Basquiat collection here.
The Converse x Basquiat Collection will be available on Thursday 16 September online at converse.com.au and in-store at Converse Chermside.
Shop the Converse x Basquiat collection here.



