COMME des CACTUS

From solemn red hearts to overly happy yellow smileys, neither COMME des GARÇONS nor Cactus Plant Flea Market have shied away from bold graphics and flashy colors. With the two collaborating for summer pieces, we can only expect Cynthia Lu and company to go ham and bring about the Pharell “Happy” vibes.

One shirt, splattered with red stars, is designed with the classic CPFM smiley face stacked upon the phrase "BE KIND” and CDG’s text logo in bold font. The second tee brings about colorful red and green suns, which represent the warmer season and its joyous mood. In addition to the companies’ co-branding are the positive messages: “GO BE KIND” and “GROW.” Heaven knows we all need to be both during these unprecedented times.

These pieces are definitely a look. Whether worn with simple sweat shorts, old skool vans, and topped off with a cap and chain, or styled with a light flannel and matching air forces, they’ll grab anyone’s attention. To those of you who copped on May 7th congrats! I was fortunate enough to hit on the “ye must be Born again” hoodie Easter drop myself.

Written by Vignesh Mannemela

CDG PLAY x Converse Fall/Winter 2018

COMME des GARCONS PLAY and Converse are gearing up to unleash a new shoe! The iconic labels have been collaborating since 2009, spewing out various sneaker silhouettes with CDG’s beloved ‘heart with eyes’ logo.

Their latest offering utilizes the American shoe company’s Chuck Taylor model with the aforementioned motif, appearing nine times around the base of its upper. I might be wrong, but I think this is the very first time a CDG PLAY Converse is splattered with this much hearts! Usually the CDG Converse Pro Leathers are flooded with them.

Available in white and a new khaki colorway, the collaborative leisure sneaks are valued at approximately $145 USD in either high or low top iterations.

Interested in copping a pair? If so, they will be available for purchase at all Dover Street Market locations on September 21st.