Since leaving Vans for Converse in 2017, Tyler, The Creator has rather predictably been one of the brand’s most important partners. After myriad collaborations on the Chuck 70, One Star, and plenty of other models throughout the year, the Tyler, The Creator x Converse partnership is now approaching perhaps its biggest milestone to date. As part of a new program called Converse 1908, Tyler is spearheading the return of two forgotten models from the Converse archive.
Think of Converse 1908 as a residency program for the brand’s creative partners. The initiative is set to revive forgotten gems from the Converse archive, gradually weaving a richer story about the brand’s history throughout its 100+ years in business.
Leading the charge is Tyler, The Creator with the return of two models. First up is the Converse Naut-1, a mid-century boat shoe that aligns well with the more commonly-known Vans Authentic. Several styles appear in the lookbook images below, including some with thick rope laces and one featuring Le Fleur’s Darryl dog mascot.
The other returning model is the Converse Coach Jogger, a track shoe that debuted for the 1976 Olympic Games. Reminiscent of its time, it’s got a low-ground height, nylon base, and T-toe overlay not unlike that of the adidas Samba. Tonal green and yellow colorways can be spotted in the gallery below, with several more to come.
Tyler, The Creator’s Converse Naut-1 and Coach Jogger are scheduled to release globally through Converse on June 20th. A Converse 1908 Pop-Up in Los Angeles is set to go down a week earlier on June 12th. See detailed campaign images of some of the styles dropping below ahead of the launch.
