"For two hundred years, Clarks Originals has remained a cornerstone of footwear culture - a brand synonymous with craft, authenticity, and timeless silhouettes. But longevity alone isn't what keeps a heritage brand relevant; it's the ability to adapt without losing its essence. This October, Clarks proves once again that evolution is the truest form of legacy, announcing its first-ever collaboration with South Korean design collective POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF)."
"The result? The WallabeeBT PAF - a boundary-pushing reinterpretation of Clarks' most iconic shoe, grounded in craftsmanship but built for the future. As Clarks celebrates its bicentennial anniversary, this partnership feels like a statement of intent - a meeting between past and present, structure and abstraction, heritage and the avant-garde. The Wallabee, long considered the brand's most enduring symbol of design purity, becomes the perfect vessel for reinvention."
Clarks Originals celebrates two hundred years by collaborating with Seoul-based design collective POST ARCHIVE FACTION to create the WallabeeBT PAF. The WallabeeBT PAF reimagines the moccasin-inspired Wallabee as a study in minimalism, materiality, and cultural symbolism while retaining craftsmanship. POST ARCHIVE FACTION applies architectural design principles, asymmetry, layering, and structural tension to footwear, reflecting influences from Korean ritualism and totemic symbolism. The collective emphasizes "minimal impact and considered creation," producing a shoe that bridges heritage silhouettes and progressive fabrication. The collaboration positions the Wallabee as both a timeless icon and a platform for contemporary reinvention.
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