Now this is an interesting collaboration between Givenchy and Converse Japan, on the Addict All Star Hi. It clearly shows the Givenchy influences from its latest fall 2011 collection, with the fascination of Ricardo Tisci over Gothic theme.
I love how they managed to create an in theory so conspicuous design, yet so subtle at the same time, with it being black all over with a shiny leopard print, the big cross on top, and the spikes in the back. It's interesting how they've used the white piping on the midsole to create this visual effect of erasing the blackness as entirety, which give a neater approach to the whole and also trough this line drawing your attention to the spikes in the back.
I really wish they would sell these amazing Converse in Europe, but alas they are only available in Japan, with the release date on 27 April 2011.
It really would have been a perfect gift seeing the release date is on my birthday tomorrow :(