Converse Introduces First Gender-Neutral Collection

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Nikoleta P
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Converse is one of those brands that have always been making shoes and clothes that pretty much anyone can wear, and now they’re taking things one step further. Their new collection called “Shapes” is coming our way – and it’s also their first-ever gender-neutral line.

Converse will introduce this collection in fall this year, and they’re describing it as a “new type of apparel essential”. It will feature five pieces in four sizes, including Bubble crew, Box tee, short sleeve tee, Triangle Front chino, and Triangle PO hoodie.

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Through inclusive design, intelligent sizing, and sustainably-sourced materials—Shapes is a new type of apparel essential. We started the design process from an atypical place, with the opportunity to reimagine construction, sizing and materials.⁠ ⁠ Geometric pieces were constructed to fit: with pleats, gussets, and unique seams allowing for ease of movement. This approach to construction allows us to accommodate the widest possible variety of body shapes within only four sizes globally, (traditionally there are 14 common sizes across men’s and women’s lines).⁠ ⁠ The collection is not designed for gender, but instead for body shape, created from the belief that size is a reference point, not an identity.⁠

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According to Jonathan Tappan, president of global apparel at Converse, the goal of this collection is to really change the game by bringing functionality, inclusivity, and comfort to everyday clothes.

“When starting design from a non-traditional place, there are endless opportunities to reimagine everything from construction to sizing to materials. ‘SHAPES’ is the perfect example of how to meet the consumer in their element,” said Tappan in a press release.