Clarks opened a pop-up in Paris to celebrate its 200th anniversary

Clarks, 200 years and still standing. Far from being a relic of the past, the British brand marks the occasion with a pop-up in Le Marais, open until March 2, 2025. A space designed as a raw and tangible experience, where design meets heritage. Conceived as a living workshop, the pop-up showcases iconic silhouettes: the Wallabee, the Desert Boot, which is also celebrating its 75th anniversary, and the Desert Trek. Each one displays its DNA—always relevant, always present in contemporary wardrobes. The brand has teamed up with the Parisian creative studio Adaptism for exclusive customization workshops for the occasion. Detachable patches made from leather scraps, a fully modular approach, and a redesigned aesthetic that never erases the original imprint. Clarks plays with its classics, pushing innovation by embracing upcycling as a language in its own right. An approach that keeps it rooted in the present: eco-conscious commitment, artisanal reinterpretation, and a renewed aesthetic.

From Somerset to the World: a visual odyssey

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To mark this bicentennial, Clarks has also unveiled From Somerset to the World, a documentary by Set Free Richardson and narrated by Yasiin Bey. The film traces the brand’s journey from its Somerset workshop to the streets of Kingston and New York. Liam Gallagher, Ghostface Killah, Martine Rose, Big Youth—each one shares a personal connection to Clarks. From British schoolyards to New York hip-hop culture and the undeniable influence of Jamaica. Its story isn’t just a timeline but a series of reinventions carried by successive generations. The Wallabee takes over New York, the Desert Boot spans decades without faltering. The screening of the documentary at the pop-up extends this exploration of a brand that has made its mark without ever becoming stagnant.

A myth redefined by each generation

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More than a tribute to its past, the brand questions its future and the resonance of its iconic silhouettes in an ever-evolving landscape. The Desert Boot remains a benchmark, and the Wallabee reasserts its influence, but their story is redefined by each generation. Clarks proves that longevity isn’t about the number of years that have passed but about the ability to absorb the present and turn it into creative momentum. Two centuries after its founding, it remains an indelible force, shaping contemporary culture with the same confidence as in its early days.