Converse Archives

Nappy Nina: From Oakland Mainstay to Brooklyn Breakout

José VadiAugust 4, 2017

Nappy Nina’s voice has evolved from the hyphy bounce and Yee! tendencies of Bay Area hip hop, to a project as diverse in sonic structure and cadence as it is in content matter and lyrical depth.

Bijou Karman’s Penchant For Patterns, Prints, and Fascinating Faces

Valeri SpiwakJune 14, 2017

Sitting at Bijou Karman's dining room table, eagerly eyeballing all of her strategically placed knick-knacks and personal works of wall art, I resist the urge to blurt out, “RIHANNA! Tell me about working with Rihanna!”

Bijou Karman’s Sophisticated Cast of Strong Female Characters

Alex KhatchadourianDecember 19, 2016

We visited Bijou Karman at her Highland Park studio and home to shoot a new installment of our ongoing "In the Studio" video series.

Wide Angle Vision: Rob Collins Delves Into Documentary With New Photo Book

amadeusmagApril 2, 2015

Last summer Rob Collins got laid off from his job. Within a week of unemployment him and his brother Paul, found themselves, on the road; their car packed with skateboards, and a plan to trek across the United States.

We Love Nick Zaremba and So Should You

Abby RingiewiczApril 24, 2014

Nicholas Zaremba is the best kind of artist: no rules, no expectations, he just creates— drawing and painting with colors and shapes that speak to him.