For our SS12 Collection, we asked our friend Mathieu Schreyer to model some of the latest shoes from our line. Mathieu grew up all over the world, but was brought to LA by his love of music He is known to many KCRW listeners as Mr. French, but he also has his own record label, Quieres Chicle, as well as his weekly gig spinning at Bar Marmont. Mathieu constantly seeks a deeper understanding of life through music from all corners of the world, which exemplifies our ethos and inspiration.

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Travel is a big part of everything we do at CLAE. Whether for pleasure or work, travel fuels our creativity and always inspires. While on a recent bi-annual shoe development trip to Vietnam where we not only put the finishing touches on our A/W 2012 collection, but also prepared for the launch of Spring 2012, we made a short film that captures just a glimpse of the energy we experienced during our daily moped commute through the chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

Here's wishing you a year filled with adventure, no matter where your road may lead in 2012. Enjoy the ride. [More]

We will be showcasing our autumn/winter 2012 collection at Capsule New York, Bread & Butter Berlin & Capsule Las Vegas. Please come by if you are attending. [More]

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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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]

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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On a hot steamy July evening at the close of men’s market week in New York City, Clae celebrated its tenth anniversary with an intimate, family affair hosted by LTD and Modelo on the penthouse rooftop of the Hotel on Rivington. More than 150 old and new friends came out to show their love, and good vibes were definitely in the air. [More]

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]