The Converse x Coraline collection has been created in celebration of the film's 15th anniversary to provide avid fans of all ages with a variety of clothing, shoes and accessories to pick up. The collection consists of adult footwear, kid's footwear and apparel that all incorporates various scenes, characters and recognizable patterns from the film into their aesthetics. The collection is expected to be available this holiday season and has been announced to coincide with the theatrical re-release of the ilm in remastered 3D.
LAIKA Chief Marketing & Operations Officer David Burke spoke on the Converse x Coraline collection saying, "We're proud to yet again partner with Converse, this year in celebration of Coraline's 15th anniversary and global re-release in cinemas. The Converse team's creativity and collaborative spirit make them the perfect partner for Laika -- and we're confident this collection will thrill generations of Coraline and Converse fans alike."
Cinematic Stop-Motion Sneakers
The Converse x Coraline Collection Pays Homage to the Film
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