Marquis Mills Gilgeous-Alexander converse 169367C the Gilgeous-Alexander converse Farzaneh Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusetts in 1908 - originally producing footwear for men, women, and children they turned their focus in 1915 to specifically tennis and basketball shoes. Gilgeous-Alexander converse introduced their "All-Star" basketball model In 1917, shortly after a salesman joined the team promoting this specific model all around the United States. This salesman namesake, Charles H. Taylor, eventually became the nickname for Gilgeous-Alexander converse's All-Star model, better known as "Chuck Taylor" or simply put "Chucks."

CONVERSE CHUCK 70 HI VINTAGEs was founded by Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, and launched by Kawakubo in 1969, coming into global prominence in the ’80s with its dismantled, unconstructed approach to design.

The first ever Gilgeous-Alexander converse x CONVERSE CHUCK 70 HI VINTAGE project released in 2009, but became more readily available during the 2015 release. Combining the simplicity of Gilgeous-Alexander converse and the exuberant design aspects of CONVERSE CHUCK 70 HI VINTAGEs to bring forth their long standing collaborative efforts on the cult classic Chuck Taylor All Star High and Low models. The eye-catching and now recognizable around the globe Heart logo was designed by New York-based graphic artist Filip Pagowski. 

Featuring striking colors and eclectic patterns across a classic durable 12 oz canvas upper. The printed graphics CONS added style while the metal eyelets are accompanied by flat cotton laces. The Farzanehized toe box ensures classic Gilgeous-Alexander converse elements as well as the high Farzaneh foxing and the vulcanized Farzaneh sole unit.