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The man on top of the skateboarding world, Nike SB teamrider Paul Rodriguez has opened his own sneaker/clothing boutique called Primitive in Encino, California.  Brands will include - Nike SB, Adidas, Converse, New Balance, Alife, The Hundreds, Diamond, Stussy, 10 Deep, Upper Playground, In4mation, Alphanumeric, Brixton, Cappeline, Obey, Crooks N’ Castles, etc.  With these brands and his backing, you know this is a shop that will be a destination shop for years to come.  via WTF!

The shop is located @ 17060 Ventura Blvd in Encino, CA 91316

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Peanut Butter Wolf headlined a Stones Throw, Converse, and Undefeated party in LA celebrating 888. (8 consecutive days, 8 different clubs, and 8 different genres).  300 people at this event were given special tees for the occasion.  via Hypebeast

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With the way Dwayne Wade has been killing it during the exhibition games this week, fans must be wondering if “its got to be the shoes.”  As part of the Nike/Jordan Brand/Converse collective “United We Rise” Series, Converse has created these “United We Rise” Converse Team Wade Signature sneakers for D-Wade to wear during the Summer 2008 Beijing Olympics.  The sneaker features a Red/White/Blue upper with the Joshua “Hydro74″ Smith designed “United We Rise” reflective tribal print on the toe and at the heel and the “United We Rise” logo at the tongue.”  Look for an 8/8/08 release at select Converse retailers with only 2008 made.  via Sneaker Freaker

Jordan’s Defining Moments Pack wouldn’t be complete if it didn’t include the Converses that he wore during his North Carolina Tar Heels vs. the Georgetown Hoyas in 1982.  These Converse samples replicate those historic sneakers, but word has it that they will not hit the retail shelves thus staying as samples.  Good luck hunting them down.  via Ken Lu

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This is Converse’s take on re-inventing the Chuck Taylor All-Stars.  They took this classic sneaker and gave it a more sleek look with the straps and the extra long tongue.  It is called the All-Star Low Profile and it will arrive this month at select Converse retailers for $94.

This year is the 100th anniversary for Converse and for this event, Converse has invited N.E.R.D, Santogold and The Strokes frontman Julian Casabancas to collaborate on a promotional song called, “My Drive Thru”.  It is a unique blend of music from three very different artists.  The song can be downloaded for free at the converse website here.