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.

ABOUT SEAQUAL INITIATIVE With upcycling, we give a second life to household waste. We are very proud to uphold our commitment to the SEAQUAL INITIATIVE™, a ...
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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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CLAE Perspectives | Brian Bornemann and Leena Culhane
CLAE Perspectives | Brian Bornemann and Leena Culhane 2020 was a year to forget for many, but for Brian Bornemann and Leena Culhane, it was a year of culinary and life adventures...
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Introducing CLAE's Appleskin™ Sneaker Capsule The collection features a bio-based material made from repurposed apple waste from the juice industry. Following the release of our ...
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CLAE Perspectives | Stanleys Wet Goods
CLAE Perspectives | John & Jean Stanley Exploring the Culinary and Wine Delights of Culver City: A Conversation with John & Jean Stanley of Stanley’s Wet Goods Culver C...
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Clae Perspectives | David Kuo Discover the Culinary Journey of David Kuo: From Political Science to Taiwanese Soul Food. In the bustling world of Los Angeles' culinary scene, a ...
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CLAE x VUORI Built to move. Styled for life. A collaboration inspired by the coastal California lifestyle, for him and her. We partnered with our friends at Vuori Clothing to design a...
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A CREATIVE COLLABORATION Continuing our Perspectives series, where we give our fans a closer look into the daily lives of artists, designers, and friends of the brand, we’re highlightin...
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The Louie - Made in Los Angeles Trainers
THE 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 sustainabl...
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