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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A great deal of attention has been payed to the design of Charles & Ray Eames, and some might even know their films, but the latest exhibit at LA's A+D museum focuses instead on the thinking that powered their office for over 40 years. 

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One of our good friends (and fellow Brooklyn Tech High School alumni) Shaniqwa Jarvis has an upcoming show entitled "This Charming Guest" going on display at The STANDARD Hollywood this Thursday. This project was spawned by her recent photo exhibit called "This charming man" which took place in London and Tokyo. Now she is making her way to Hollywood, Be sure to stop through and check it out if you're in LA. [More]

West Coast meets east, or does it? Define your own style with the Wilder, our newest release for Autumn/Winter 2011. Featuring a leather/nubuck upper and a fully leather-lined interior, the Wilder challenges the idea of a traditional basketball sneaker with elegance, quiet sophistication and ease of motion for all walks of life. [More]

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]

We will be debuting our spring/summer 2012 collection at these shows. Come see us if you are attending.

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New York City in the 80’s saw a culture clash that would shape our future. Reggae met hip-hop and gave birth to Dancehall which gave birth to a whole new level of dressing – English style by way of the West Indies, redefined in Brooklyn. The Bailey by Clae pays homage to Gil Bailey, “the Godfather” DJ and voice of Caribbean radio in New York City who has been educating and entertaining Saturday morning listeners for more than 40 years.

With roots in a fine lineage of casual shoes, the Bailey retains the essence of its predecessors while pushing its boundaries forward. Featuring supple leather and nubuck, refined toe detail, athletic-inspired touches like perforated leather, and modern cup sole construction, the Bailey is a shoe with uncommon mobility and comfort. Easy.

SHOE GIVEAWAY
To celebrate Gil Bailey and one of our favorite analog pleasures, the radio – we’re running a contest. From Phil Schapp's Thelonious Monk birthday celebration broadcast on WKCR, Rap Attack on Friday nights with Mr. Magic and Marley Marl on WBLS, DJ Red Alert on KISSFM, those late thrusday nights on WKCR with Stretch and Bobitto and all of the memorable Saturday mornings with Bailey, what’s playing on the radio has often provided much of the soundtrack of our lives.

We want to hear your personal, favorite radio moment. To enter, tweet us your answers at @clae_footwear or leave a comment on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/CLAE-Footwear/216550520609 and we’ll pick the top three submissions and announce them on May 23. Winners will receive a pair of Baileys (color of your choice).

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Tadao Ando happens to be in Los Angeles, and we were able to catch him speak last night on his architechtural works [More]

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Theophilus London is an artist out of Brooklyn, New York that is helping to usher in a new era in hip hop. We recently spotted him wearing the Clae Romare Hi in the latest issue of Complex Magazine. Be on the lookout for this new, emerging talent. His new project entitled "This Charming Man" is now available on iTunes.

 

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