What can I tell you – CONVERSE is KILLING IT – first SAK and now MISSONI. They are like Hitsville USA – the Berry Gordy of the sneaker world. The shoes are cool, exclusive, high-end and comfortable. Releasing at CANVAS in the coming weeks - pre-book by phone to avoid missing out 310.317.9895.

Converse and Missoni link up for two new Fall 2010 styles.  Two new updated versions of the classic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe with black and white space dyed knits covering the sides and toecap, finished off with soft sheep leather in “Missoni Brick Red” on the split tongue, heel pull tab and partially lined collar . Due to the unique space dyed technique used this season, each shoe is one of a kind as the knits are carefully spun to vary from piece to piece.

Part of Converse First String, the brand’s most premium tier product program, the collaboration uses the exclusive-to-First String version of the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette originally created for the military in the 1960s. This season, two patterns round out the Fall offering; one being a single bed space dyed knit displaying bold horizontal stripes(men’s sizing only), while the other silhouette is outfitted in the notorious Missoni zigzag pattern(women’s sizing only), created by a unique technique called Raschel revived by the Missoni house in the late ‘60s for high-end fashion.

Mosley Tribes . Native Son . Exclusive Collab

Along with our CANVAS Custom sunnies we just received the very exclusive MOSLEY TRIBES collaboration with LA based menswear luxury label Native Son.  MT and NS reinterpreted the staple MT style “Lyndel” (my favorite frame of 2010) and used a matte tungsten acetate that was hand molded and is also translucent, it also features quadrilateral gunmetal inlay on the frame front. With 2 lens options a Brown Mineral Glass Photochromic, and a Mineral Glass Grey. Available at CANVAS and select boutiques in Japan – WHAT!!!!. Give a call 310.317.9895 while exclusives supplies last.

ObyO . Luker by Neighborhood Superstars

Hot off the presses Canvas has just received the ObyO (originals by originals) Superstars.  As part of his adidas Fall/Winter 2010 Collection, Kazuki Kuraishi invited Luker by Neighborhood to design a Superstar. The sneaker comes in a black and a white colorway with vintage effects on the outer sole. The Luker by Neighborhood branding appears on the heel, tongue and the sidepanel.  Neighborhood is a Japanese street fashion house and LUKER is a subdivision of Neighborhood that began last fall. Kazuki and LUKER decided on using the Adidas Superstar for the collection and they were so right because these shoes are off the chain. Give a call 310.317.9895.

Nike . Air Lunar 180 . Quickstrike

This Air Lunar 180 released by nike last Saturday (sorry I could not post sooner) is what is called a NIKE QUICKSTRIKE. Quickstrike product can be viewed as almost a prototype because it is released to only a handful of nike retailers across the country and Canvas from time to time is one of them and then 6 months to a year later it can often be released in different colors to a large selections of retail.  This shoe is like bigfoot it will be highly discussed with only a select few sightings and even fewer owners. 18 pairs give a call 310.317.9895. FYI – this shoe is a running or walkers delight, not to be confused with “Rappers Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang – get it get it!!!

Nike Sportswear is adding another new running hybrid to it’s portfolio of models, introducing the Nike Air Lunar 180, an update to the original 1992 Nike Air 180 that is heralded as one of the most well recognized Nike running sneakers of our generation. Building upon the success of the Nike Air Max 90 Current, Nike Air Maxim 1, and most recently the Classic BW Gen II, Nike Sportswear continues to bring innovation to it’s most desired running silhouettes. This new Nike Air Lunar 180 adds Lunarlon cushioning to the forefoot of the shoe providing added comfort while making the shoe lighter and in addition the upper uses Nike Sportswear’s newest innovation, Torch, as the fabrication for the main panels, which makes the shoe both lighter and more breathable. To top it all off the first colorway of the Lunar Air 180 comes in the original White and Ultramarine colorway that has become synonymous with Nike

Converse by John Varvatos

Fall Converse by John Varvatos have dropped into Canvas this week. The first two hot off this seasons plate are the cool blue suede star player mid and the ct spec hi in an amazing green leather. This fall and into sp11 the John Varvatos line-up of sneakers is off the charts. The leathers are great, the distressing is clean and you cannot beat the comfort of these shoes. Give a call 310.317.9895.

SAK for CONVERSE . HANDMADE JACK PURCELL

This shoe is the BENTLEY of SNEAKERS. EACH PAIR WAS MADE BY HAND - PIECE BY PIECE, ONE AT A TIME .The ART, CRAFTSMANSHIP, TRADITION AND EXCLUSIVITY that went into the construction, design and distribution of this shoe is remarkable. Every few years a sneaker brand does something so interesting that you really have to stand-up and take notice. Shoes off to Sak and Converse and  for this amazing interpretation of the Jack Purcell.

 High-fashion label Sak and Converse First String come together for second round of collaborative footwear. With the original collection released earlier this year, the 2010 summer collection combines elements of Converse’s iconic profiles with sak sensibilities including traditional construction methods. The Ryusaku Hiruma-designed capsule combines touches of Japanese and Italian culture through the One Star and Jack Purcell with a video documenting Hiruma’s process. The 2010 summer collection is available this month at select retailers in the US , Sak’s New York and Canvas, Malibu for the Jack Purcell exclusively. Art, Tradition, Craftsmanship and Exclusivity. Give a call 310.317.9895   

I wanted to bring together the history of Florence and Converse’s legacy,” says Ryusaku Hiruma, designer and founder of sak. 

Hiruma’s story is unique. Born in Japan, he has been pursuing age-old Italian craftsmanship in Florence, Italy for nearly a decade. Choosing to immerse himself in the historical home where Renaissance and industrial design have converged for centuries, Hiruma’s unique and modern sensibility blends with his unmistakable skill and artistry to create four amazing styles for Converse. 

Creating coveted versions of Converse’s most recognizable styles, Hiruma carefully replicates the silhouette of the Chuck Taylor All Star, Jack Purcell and One Star shoes using old-world construction techniques. Each shoe features beautiful, supple leathers –all hand-stitched from upper and rand to insole. Hiruma gives each shoe leather soles that echo finely made dress shoes, yet with ink printed logos and trademark detail that give them a playful, comfortable feeling. Each shoe comes in natural shades of tan, off-white and black leather with hand cut logos and detailing for the shoes uppers. The attention to detail includes elegant hand-stitched leather rands and toe bumpers and charming touches such as a hand-cut star cut out gracing the ends of each shoe’s leather laces. 

Truly works of art, these crafted masterpieces are produced in collaboration as a part of the Converse First String program, the brand’s most premium tier and only 64 pairs in each style will be available worldwide. 

The second release of the sak for Converse collection includes the Jack Purcell shoe in an off-white oxford version.

The best toning shoe ever. Works muscle and looks cool doing it. What else can you ask for other than your size. No we do not have them in men’s sizes.

True Balance breakthrough balance board technology offers stylish comfort with enhanced muscle toning and calorie burning while you walk. The lightweight, fashion-forward 1100 is the new pulse of the wellness movement; whether you lace them up because they look great or for the health benefit, you’re in for a comfortable ride.

New Balance 1100 Product Details

• TrueBalance balance board technology combines ACTEVA ULTRA LITE midsole cushioning with a 3/4-length TPU leaf spring system and a rounded blown rubber outsole, all working together to tone muscles and burn more calories
• Seamless Phantom Liner reduces the weight of the shoe plus enhances the comfort and fit
• Premium foam insert offers high density, open-cell foam to gently conform to the foot and disperse pressure
• N-Durance® rubber compound for maximum outsole durability
• Sueded Synthetic/Mesh upper provides lightweight comfort and support
• Color:  Gray & Lime Green / Black & Purple
• Shoe Weight:  246 grams (8.6 oz)

ART DEPT. Candle . dREAM bELIEVE cREATE

Our candle is back and better than ever. Billed under our brand the  ART DEPT. we have stabilized the fragrance and packaged it with our mantra dREAM bELIEVE cREATE. The sweet scent was developed by Jac and mixed with kindness and lots of positivity. Enjoy it and let’s roll.

Nike . SMS Roadrunner (td)

 These shoes are great for little feet and we can never seem to have enough of them – so act quickly. The cold hard beneficial facts below.

The Nike SMS Roadrunner Leather (2c-10c) Girls’ Shoe is designed to get her started off on the right foot.

Considered Design for high performance and low environmental impact
Textile quarter upper with durable leather overlays
Sockliner/midsole combination made of lightweight Phylon with multidirectional siped flex grooves for the ultimate in responsive cushioning
Flexible, lightweight cupsoles with reinforced stitching for durability