The Stonewall Riots of June 28, 1969, served as the turning point for gay and LGBTQ+ rights in New York City and subsequently around the world. Fifty years later, the event remains a symbol of powerful social progress driven by the community — motivating generations that followed to continue to fight for further positive change.
This year’s annual Converse Pride collection (originally born out of the brand’s LGBTQ+ employee network in 2015) celebrates the significance, cultural impact and bravery of Stonewall and the origins of Pride, while standing strong with the trans community today.
A Chuck Taylor, Chuck 70 and accompanying apparel capsule carry a loud, proud, assertion of self-expression through a bolt design and lots of glam glitter, including the brand’s first-ever sneakers inspired by the trans flag. The full collection aims to celebrate all individuals and pay respect to the rebels and heroes who continue to pave the way.
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The glitter-dipped Chuck 70 Hi is inspired by the trans flag
The bolt on the upper of the Chuck Taylor Ox is screen printed
This Chuck 70 Ox features a gradient rainbow upper
The Chuck Taylor lowtop has printed rainbow-color bolts
All shoes feature lace tips inspired by the Pride or Trans flag, “1969–2019” printed on the back of the tongue as a nod to Pride’s 50th anniversary, heel and side bumper details.
The apparel and accessories cleverly interprets the Pride flag through a graphic design inspired by the late 60s and early 70s.
The 2019 Converse Pride collection will be available globally beginning from May 6 in North America on converse.com and at select retailers.
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