We're celebrating the release of our Mighty Crown (20 years strong) X CLAE 10th Anniversary McQueen shoes in NYC on this Wednesday, November 23rd at Happy Ending. The celebration will feature sounds of Sami T of Mighty Crown with Deadly Dragon Sound and special guests DJ Muro, Rankin Joe and Screechy Dan. We'll also be giving away copies of the Mighty Crown CLAE Anniversary CD and you can check-out the MCXCLAE McQueen shoe, which is available at the Reed Space.

So, if you happen to be in NYC for the Holidays be sure to make it down to the festivities, please RSVP at deadlydragonsound@gmail.com [More]

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]

Working to Code is a movie series designed for members of the Tom Sachs studio team. We think all Employee Handbook should be so engaging, funny and spot on. Cat litter cleanup duty aside, we've decided to "borrow" his film for present and future employees here at Clae Studio. Maybe you want to use it at your place of work too?.

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The Getty has initiated a massive collaboration of more than 60 arts institutions called Pacific Standard Time, which launched this past weekend, showcasing Southern California Art and Design from 1945-1980. there is something for everyone, so take advantage of the opportunity if you are in the area. [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]

Our good friend (and collaborator for the Stussy pop-up shop a few years back) West One is having 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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Music and visual art are two of the most compelling forms of communication. On the occasion of our 10th anniversary, CLAE is honored to bring these two powerful forces together to capture a moment of inspired originality.

Our Five by Five series is rooted in the classic radio term describing the strength of a signal as “loud and clear.”
Five by Five kicks off with an original audio and visual collaboration. Five DJs created soundtracks for the season. Then five visual artists each selected one of those soundtracks and created an original art piece inspired by it. The results of this platform for expression and ingenuity is a juxtaposition of two of Clae’s greatest influences.

To kick things off, CLAE is pleased to introduce an all-new mixtape by Los Angeles-based Dam-Funk, oft referred to as the “Ambassador of Boogie Funk” who created a soundscape for summer that he describes as “original wax pressings, mixed live over a couple cocktails, in a dimly lit room, with a window view.” [More]