Clarks Originals news and archive

The art of staying relevant: Clarks' balance between tradition and zeitgeist

In the fast-paced world of the fashion industry, maintaining brand relevance poses a significant challenge, especially for companies with deep-rooted histories. Clarks, a British footwear manufacturer with nearly two centuries of experience, exemplifies a label that knows how to blend tradition with contemporary adaptation. This venerable...

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Clarks unveils collaboration with Jorja Smith

British heritage footwear brand Clarks has unveiled a collaboration with singer-songwriter Jorja Smith. Smith, who rose into the limelight with her debut studio album ‘Lost and Found’ in 2018, has teamed up with Clarks Originals and reimagined its Desert Nomad as a mule. The new style features a Sciarada Evolo suede upper, crafted with a more...

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Clarks Originals launches collaboration with Daniëlle Cathari

Heritage footwear brand Clarks Originals has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with Amsterdam-based fashion designer Daniëlle Cathari, a reimagining of its iconic Wallabee silhouette. Cathari, known for her playful femininity and subversive take on classic designs, has reworked Clarks Originals Wallabee hand-stitched moccasin silhouette,...

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Aries collaborates with Clarks Originals

Footwear retailer Clarks has unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection with streetwear label Aries, which reimagines two Clarks Originals shoe silhouettes. For the collaboration, Aries and Clarks Originals have redesigned the classic Wallabee, first released in 1968, and the Desert Trek boots that debuted in 1972, with the streetwear label's...

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Pokémon launches footwear collection with Clarks

British footwear brand Clarks has unveiled a collaboration with Pokémon, which brings the trading card and video game’s much-loved characters and icons to life, including Pikachu, Squirtle, Mewtwo and the famous Poké Ball. The 10-piece collection for autumn/winter 2022 spans both Clarks Kids and Clarks Originals, with back-to-school styles and...

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Sporty and Rich teams up with Clarks Originals

Lifestyle brand Sporty and Rich has collaborated with Clarks Originals to redesign its iconic Wallabee silhouette placing sustainability at the heart of the design. Each aspect of the design and production of the shoes was made “very deliberately” explains both brands, with sustainability being of great importance to the new look. Clarks...

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Clarks Originals opens first standalone store

British shoe brand, Clarks has opened its first permanent standalone Clarks Originals store in the heart of Soho at 32 Berwick Street, London. The new 500 square foot concept store is the first of its kind for the brand and houses both its men’s and women’s styles, plus in-store exclusives and limited-edition colourways, including heritage...

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Clarks Originals launches WhatsApp campaign

Footwear brand Clarks Originals has launched its latest campaign on social messaging platform, WhatsApp, as it looks to align its Clarks Desert Boot with youth culture. The digital campaign, called ‘Rats to Rudeboys’, centres around telling the story of the 65-year-old Desert Boot from the viewpoint of three characters from different subculture...

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Clarks Originals x Herschel

Footwear label Clarks Originals has teamed up with Herschel Supply Co. for the first time to create a new silhouette for one of it best known shoes: Clarks Desert Boot. The boot was re-designed for Clarks Originals F/W 2014 collection in dark navy blue leather combined with selvage denim, and its insider lined with Herschel signature white and...

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Clarks Originals opens its debut European brand store

British shoe manufacturer and retailer Clarks has opened the doors of it's first European Clarks Originals brand store in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The store is located on the Huidenstraat in the shopping district known as 'the 9 streets', famous for its boutiques and cozy cafés. "In addition to the Clarks originals collection, the Clarks...

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Patternity x Clarks

London-based pattern specialist Patternity, known for incorporating patterns into all forms of modern life, has collaborated with Clarks Originals on their iconic Desert Boot. The classic boot has been re-envisioned with one of Patternity’s exclusive geometric prints. The bold lacquered print on suede will feature in both sand and black, and...