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April 27, 2018
Canvas Sneakers of Youth
Canvas sneakers have become an indispensable item for coordinating outfits throughout the year. In the coming season, it feels wonderful to wear sneakers that have been washed and sun-dried on bare feet, and it’s also nice to use a brand-new pair to dress down a chic ensemble. They are a classic, but one that’s hard to give up. Sneakers are also items that can pull off a variety of clever styling tricks. This time, Editor Demon King Tomoki Yusuke The★Best 7’s favorite item is a renowned classic from a certain brand. The reasons for his devotion are truly convincing.
Direction by SUKEZANE TomokiPhotographs by YAMAGUCHI KenichiStyling by KAWAI KohtaText by HATAKEYAMA SatokoGrooming by ODAIKYO
Vol. 18: Canvas Sneakers of Youth [kæ'nvəs sní:kərz]
Yusuke“For an authentic canvas sneaker, I like Converse’s ‘Jack Purcell.’ The reason is that it fits well with any style, but it’s not necessarily because the styling is perfectly achieved.
Perhaps ‘because it never looks perfectly balanced, yet somehow comes together’ is the most fitting expression. It doesn’t mean it achieves a perfect balance with every style, but it never looks outlandish. While Converse’s ‘All Star’ blends in nicely, the ‘Jack Purcell’ doesn’t always do that. It’s probably because its design is complete on its own. It has a unique sense of aloofness, as if it doesn’t matter whether it matches or not, and I find that interesting.
In the first place, canvas sneakers themselves can stand out in styling. I often use them to dress down outfits. The models I’ve picked out this time, whether it’s Vans’ Authentic or Pro-Keds, with whom I’ve collaborated, have mostly been worn for such purposes. They are almost the opposite of the luxury brand sneakers I’ve been into lately. Canvas sneakers with a slightly school-uniform-like feel evoke a sense of nostalgia. Their clean appearance makes them highly compatible with spring and summer items, and I recommend them for the coming season.”
T-shirt, turtleneck shirt, pants: stylist’s own (Calvin Klein 205W39NYC), Sneakers: stylist’s own (Converse ‘Jack Purcell’)
CONVERSE ”JACK PURCELL”
Developed with the involvement of badminton world champion Jack Purcell, this model was born in 1935 bearing his name. It is a pioneering item of the signature model. The line on the toe...
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SPERRY TOP-SIDER “CVO Canvas Oxford”
SPERRY TOP-SIDER “CVO Canvas Oxford”
In 1935, founder Paul Sperry developed the world's first deck shoe using a rubber sole. Since then, its excellent slip resistance and timeless design have been supported...
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PRO-Keds “COURT KING CANVAS”
Pro-Keds was born in America in 1949 as a sneaker brand for professional sports. In the 1960s, it was loved by NBA players, and in the 1970s, by Ivy Leaguers...
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Spring Court ”G2 VELCRO”
In the early 1900s, founder Theodore Grimmeisen devised a sneaker that combined canvas and rubber soles using a unique manufacturing method as a tennis shoe. It's as if...
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VANS “AUTHENTIC”
This is Vans' signature masterpiece, born at the same time as the brand's establishment in 1966. Its simple and easy-to-wear deck shoe design complements various styles...
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DVA MYACHA “1976-10”
A revival of a mythical canvas sneaker manufactured in the Soviet Union (now Russia) in the 1960s and 70s. Its style faithfully reproduces a unique old-school aesthetic, offering a retro...
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SUPERGA “2750-COT CLASSIC”
Superga's '2750' is said to be the most commonly seen canvas sneaker in European resorts. This sneaker, still referred to by its original model number,...
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【Spotlight】
MOONSTAR “LOW BASKET”
MOONSTAR “GYM CLASSIC HI”
Yusuke“Even if the company name ‘Moonstar’ doesn’t ring a bell, the former name ‘Tsukihoshi (Kasei)’ is very familiar to me as a stylist. Around Harajuku...
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