Local psych-pop quartet YAWN is the first band to star in Converse’s video project, Rubber Meets the Road, in which emerging bands travel to Brooklyn to record in the company’s studio for free. more ›

Chicago's rap superstars have proven time and time again that Windy City style is not an oxymoron. Kid Sister had girls rushing off to nail salons to get their "toes done up with [their] fingernails matching" and while men won't be asking their barbers for Kanye West's "frollet" anytime soon, you can't help but respect his sartorial choices. Now, in partnership with Product (Red), Lupe Fiasco will have sneaker heads buzzing with his 100 Supplementaire Converse All Stars. The white high tops—with Fiasco's thoughts printed in black type—are part of the Chuck Taylor(R) ALL STAR(R) x Africa line, which uses African canvas, mudcloth, and artists' designs to "help eliminate AIDS in Africa." - Post by Anthonia Akitunde more ›