Sneaker junkies and pop art aficionados, rejoice.
Converse released a line this week that showcases some of Andy Warhol's most iconic prints, letting you wear your love of the 1950s art movement on your feet. It's the brand's third collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Previous collections featured Warhol's classic banana print and Campbell Soup logos. The new line, however, takes inspiration from his "Cow" and "Flowers" series, and is available in several styles including high-top and low-top sneakers.
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But fans won't be limited to footwear when attempting to show some Warhol love. Converse also released several printed T-shirts.
Each piece in the collaboration features a glow-in-the-dark element, a callback to Warhol's black light paintings from the '80s.
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Andy Warhol collection is available in stores and on Converse.com. Prices range from $35 to $85, depending on the item.
“Andy Warhol is renowned for his innovative artistic expression," a Converse spokesperson told Mashable. "Andy was also one of the first to utilize the iconic Chuck Taylor as a blank canvas for his own art. This collaboration is a celebration of his unparalleled imagination, individuality and artistic expression.”
Since its first collaboration was met with much success, Converse decided to continue producing Warhol-inspired merchandise. And it's not planning to stop anytime soon; Converse told Mashable to expect more pop art products.
Converse regularly collaborates with other artists as well. It recently worked with renowned American graffiti artist Futura.