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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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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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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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]

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]

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]

Last but not least we introduce our video of the Hockney, shot in and around the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, CA. The Hockney is proper yet boldly confident with a low-key wild side; it is elegant and comfortable but never a conformist. A shoe for the modern gentleman ready for the unexpected.
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We will be debuting our spring/summer 2012 collection at these shows. Come see us if you are attending.

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