In celebration of the Grand Opening of Our Favorite Shop (OFS), we’re hosting a backyard BBQ this Saturday May 26th. Come see the culmination of our creative collaboration and check out our unique collection of products. Mathieu Schreyer from KCRW will be spinning audio delights while we serve hot bites from the grill and offer ice cold drinks from the cooler. Enjoy playing a neighborly game of ping-pong or dominoes or just hang out and take in the community vibe.

OFS Grand Opening from 1-6pm
5545 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019

To make sure we have a reserved space for you RSVP to rsvp@ourfavoriteshop.com. [More]

Our Favorite Shop (OFS) is our first retail/creative space located in Mid City, Los Angeles. The space will serve as a retail platform for us to showcase our shoes and present an assortment of creative products as well as house our design studio. The interior was a collaboration with our founder and creative director Sung Choi, architect Nathan Lentz and Shin Okuda from the furniture design company WAKA WAKA with assistance from architect Francis Ireifej. We have partnered up with longtime friend and retail veteran Pete Arbelaez, a Union LA alum and the creator of Craft/Los Angeles, to expand our vision for the shop. Both native New Yorkers and long time residents of Mid City LA, Sung and Pete felt it was important to add on to the eclectic mix of shops in the their own neighborhood and extend the community vibe, providing a welcoming space for everyone. Stop by if you're in the area and say hi.

Our Favorite Shop
5455 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Store Hours: Tuesday - Sunday (11am-6pm)

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Originating out of Yokohama, Japan in 1991, Mighty Crown has since become one of the premier reggae sound systems in the world, breaking boundaries and setting new standards for the genre.
It is only fitting that, to mark the celebration of their 20th anniversary, the world-renowned group approached CLAE to design a special edition shoe.

In addition to this special edition McQueen collaboration, We are honored to have Mighty Crown create a custom mix exclusively for CLAE’s Five By Five Series mixtape project. This custom soundscape serves as the inspiration for a visual art piece by our talented friend, the legendary graffiti artist turned abstract painter, West One.


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Vampires are having their day -- from teen literature to leading tv shows -- but no modern interpretation has or will ever strike a chord with us like Tony Scott's 1983 cult-classic, The Hunger. David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve star as a vampire couple living in NYC with a sexy young Susan Sarandon as the object of their affections. The soundtrack, featuring Schubert and Bauhaus and lots in between, plus a generous helping of stylish eighties elements make for an addictive movie that we turn to again and again. We hear Hollywood is attempting a remake....we all know how that will turn out. [More]

 

Our good friend (and collaborator for the Stussy pop-up shop a few years back) West One is opening a solo show of new work here in LA, this Friday October 30, at Environment on Beverly. Recognized and respected as one of the most prolific graffiti writers in New York throughout 80's and 90's with his crew Fame City, West has set a standard for large scale thematic murals and his transformation to abstract expression has been great to witness.

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As the approaching Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer, CLAE is proud to present number two in its Five by Five series, pairing artists and DJs to inspire one another with soundscape and accompanying visuals. For the second installment, DJ Clark Kent, who needs no introduction to the world of music - or sneakers for that matter - has created the 10^th installment of his “Grown and Sexy” mixtape series, timed perfectly to coincide with our ten year anniversary. Boundary-pushing photographer Jamil GS, who has been documenting all things sexy since landing in New York City from Denmark more than twenty years ago, offers up a singular, visual treat.

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While we're in New York for the Capsule show next week, we will be sponsoring a charity event for the victims of the Japan earthquake/tsunami diaster. Featuring a stellar line up of DJs, this should be a great night of music and great vibes. Come by and have a good time while supporting a good cause. [More]

Today marks the first day of summer, so as we look forward to fun filled days in the sun, here is one of our all time summer favorites. Enjoy..... [More]

One of three videos highlighting Clae's new models for spring 2011, This video takes a closer look at the Gregory, a refined evolution of the classic court shoe. [More]

This Superbowl Sunday we witnessed a great Battle between two Midwestern teams with much grit and integrity being shown. It’s also the day that the biggest corporations pull out their big guns for the battle of the super ads… [More]