Clarks Originals unveils collaboration with Nicholas Daley

British footwear brand Clarks Originals has teamed up with London-based designer Nicholas Daley as part of its Clarks 200th anniversary celebration.

For the collaboration_ Daley has reimagined Clarks Originals_ signature _Wallabee_ profile_ combining his love of British craftsmanship and bespoke textiles with his dual Jamaican and Scottish heritage.

Launching on August 29_ the Clarks Originals x Nicholas Daley Wallabee offers a contemporary update of the Clarks authentic moccasin Wallabee silhouette with a blue and red tartan patchwork design_ complete with a unique flower fob and tartan fabric lace_ as well as alternative tonal flat lace options.

Commenting on the collaboration_ Daley said in a statement: __Clarks is a British brand which is close to my heart - it_s such an honour to launch my collaboration with them during their 200-year anniversary.

“Having Jamaican descent makes it even ore more special_ my grandad used to wear Clarks_ he made shoes in Jamacia and was passionate about this footwear.”

Clarks began celebrating 200 years of comfort and quality_ with a documentary film _From Somerset to the World_ in February_ exploring its shoemaking heritage from its humble beginnings in 1825 in Street_ Somerset_ to becoming a globally recognised footwear brand.

This was followed up by the brand_s collaboration in March with Oasis singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher_ who reimagined another archival silhouette following the sell-out success of its first collaboration in 2022_ and its second annual Wallabee Day in April. Clarks is also launching a collectors' book in October.

The Clarks Originals x Nicholas Daley Wallabee is available in men_s and women_s sizing and internationally available to buy at Clarks Originals stores and online_ as well as selected retail partners. Retail price is 170 pounds / 210 US dollars / 210 euros.