If you have even a vague interest in dressing yourself, chances are you’ve had at least one pair of Converse Chuck Taylors in your life. After all, the shoe suits all styles: Despite their obvious differences in appearance and taste, celebrities like Wiz Khalifa, Mila Kunis, Blake Lively, and Kurt Cobain are all fans of the quintessential sneaker. But how did Converse become the fashion icon they are today? All Stars are actually a century old, and have an extensive history to match.