Stories Behind the Style
CLAE JOURNAL
We’re diving deeper: from exclusive collaborations with visionary creatives to behind-the-scenes interviews that explore their process and purpose. Whether it's a limited-edition drop or a new seasonal collection, the journal is where stories unfold—connecting our shoes to the culture and people who inspire them.

His 1968 Porsche 912 dubbed “Cactus” was the starting point of this collaboration. We imagined a print to dress the interior of his iconic car with cactus, desert, and warm sunset shades. This same...
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We're excited to introduce the CLAE x LINUS collaboration—a fusion of thoughtful design, sustainable craftsmanship, and the unmistakable spirit of urban living.
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Proper sneaker care isn’t just about appearance – it's about extending the life of your shoes, ensuring they stay in prime condition, and maintaining their quality.
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We proudly maintain our long-standing partnership with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, a unique organization fighting ocean plastic pollution.Marine plastic waste is collected with the help of local fishermen,...
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Introducing the CLAE x CLANE collaboration, where innovative design meets bold style. We’ve envisioned a statement shoe that captures the essence of both brands. This exclusive model features strik...
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CLAE Perspectives: Jeff Yamazaki
Jeff Yamazaki is a digital content creator who splits his time between Los Angeles and Tokyo. A longtime friend of CLAE, Jeff has genuinely embraced our brand values from the start.
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Rooted in the laid-back lifestyle of Southern California, this collaboration reimagines the Deane, a unisex sneaker designed for movement, comfort, and eco-conscious craftsmanship.
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Discover how VEGEA and CLAE are revolutionizing sustainable fashion with vegan shoes made from wine industry byproducts. Learn about eco-friendly materials, circular economy innovations, and the fu...
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Introducing the Salazar, the latest addition to our long-term collaboration with VIBRAM, best known as a global leader in high-performance rubber soles. This new lifestyle runner combines ultimate ...
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For our latest Perspectives series, we highlight a talented photographer, creative, and friend of the brand, Shafik Kadi, who recently shot our Made in LA Louie campaign. Shafik's ...
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CLAE Perspectives: Brian & Jessie de Lowe
Power couple Brian and Jessie De Lowe are two entrepreneurs who both specialize in people living their best lives. For our latest edition of Perspectives, we talk to Brian about his day-to-d...
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CLAE Perspectives: So Youn Lee & George Yoo
Clae Perspectives: So Youn Lee & George Yoo For our latest edition of Perspectives, we’ve sat down with husband and wife creative duo, George Yoo and So Youn Lee. Graduates of the a...
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CLAE Questionnaire with Kent Yoshimura
Interview with Kent Yoshimura Thanks for clicking. Welcome to our new interview series where we spend some time with the creatives that inspire us. I’m Bernard Antolin, Editor-in-Chief ...
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CLAE Perspectives: Keegan Fong
For our latest edition of Perspectives, we sat down with Keegan Fong, who spent over a decade in the marketing world specializing in skate and fashion and has now pivoted into the restaurant...
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This edition of Perspectives we’re talking to Terry Guy, the founder of Secret Walls, a live art competition that began in London in 2006 and has since become a must-see event in cities al...
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DESSERTO INTERVIEW Please tell us a little about yourselves.I am the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of ADRIANO DI MARTI, which goes beyond the needs of the leather goods market, offering high qua...
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Introducing the Clae Louie, made in Los Angeles.
CLAE is pleased to unveil the Louie, the brand’s first-ever sneaker made in Los Angeles. The Louie features elements of comfort crafted with sustainable, vegan knit materials and is made ...
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LE BON MARCHÉ We're pleased to announce theopening of our shop-in-shop in one of the most prestigious departmentstores, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche. Justlike our entire Collection, this w...
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Whether that’s finding a balance between function and aesthetics or spending countless hours to carefully create designs that stand the test of time, there are quite a few parallels to be made bet...
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