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Converse x Missoni: Exclusively at Nordstrom
By Seattle Mag August 4, 2014
Converse and Missoni have collaborated on a sneaker line since 2010—they’ve done eight together—and today they’re releasing their latest collection, sold exclusively through Nordstrom.
Expect classic Chuck Taylor All Star sneaks done up in Missoni’s iconic zigzag pattern in a variety of colors (the go-with-everything black and white style is our fave, with the purple hued hollyhock style coming in a close second), in both high and low tops, and all under $100. Just in time for fall.
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