CLAE's commitment to innovation and design has yielded a distinct collection of smart essentials fit for the modern man. Taking extra steps by using premium leathers and materials, and emphasizing uncommon comfort and versatility, CLAE creates footwear that evolves and endures.
Nov ‘12
Maiden Noir x CLAE Capsule Collection
The CLAE x Maiden Noir capsule collection for Autumn/Winter 2012 introduces the collaborative effort of CLAE and Seattle-based Maiden Noir. The capsule collection is lead by the Limited Edition Maiden Noir x CLAE Strayhorn and is unveiled at the opening reception of the Maiden Noir Shop-In-Shop at OFS.
Sep ‘12
CLAE x Mathieu Schreyer SS12 Video
Having chosen Mathieu Schreyer (a.k.a. Mr. French) as the face of the Spring/Summer 2012 collection, CLAE sits down with Schreyer to talk about his upbringing, his inspirations and his current role as an established club DJ and radio host at public radio station KCRW.
Jul ‘12
CLAE Named number 2 independent sneaker brand by Complex
CLAE is named number 2 on Complex’s list of the 25 best independent sneaker brands, following New Balance who is named number 1.
May ‘12
Our Favorite Shop Opening
CLAE opens Our Favorite Shop (OFS). OFS is CLAE’s first retail/creative space located in Mid City, Los Angeles. The interior is a collaboration with architects Nathan Lentz and Francis Ireifej, furniture designer Shin Okuda of WAKA WAKA, and CLAE’s Creative Director Sung Choi. OFS offers CLAE’s entire collection as well as favorite items from around the world.
Nov ‘11
Limited Edition Mighty Crown x CLAE McQueen
In the celebration of their 20th anniversary, world-renowned reggae sound system Mighty Crown collaborates with CLAE to create the Limited Edition Mighty Crown x CLAE McQueen.
Jul ‘11
CLAE 10th Anniversary
CLAE celebrates its tenth anniversary by hosting a party on the penthouse rooftop of the Hotel On Rivington in New York City.
Apr ‘11
Spring/Summer 2011 Video Release
For Spring 2011 CLAE premieres three videos produced by Funk Factory Films documenting the release of the Gregory, Bailey and Hockney.
Sep ‘09
Stussy LA Shop-In-Shop and Limited Edition Stussy x CLAE Kennedy
To celebrate the season-long CLAE Shop-In-Shop at Stussy's LA chapter store on La Brea, CLAE creates the Limited Edition Stussy x CLAE Kennedy.
Dec ‘03
Sportswear International Award
CLAE is awarded the Sportswear International Fashion Award (SIFA) for “Best Men’s Footwear Collection”.
