Source: Fast Company

Converse: Converse's new crushed velvet sneakers are made from vintage dresses

Converse sourced more than 500 pounds of velvet to make the shoes. In 1994, when velvet was all the rage, Converse created a red velvet version of its iconic Chuck Taylor sneaker. This year, just in time for the holidays, the sneaker brand launches another crushed velvet sneaker. And you'd never know by looking at them, but they're made from old, discarded clothes.Read Full Story

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