Clarks Desert Boot Turns 60.Clarks marks historic milestone with six limited edition styles celebrating six decades NEWTON UPPER FALLS Upper Falls may be:
adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the character of an icon. 2. Having a conventional formulaic style. Used of certain memorial statues and busts. Desert Boot. The six styles, each representing one of the six decades since the boot's inception, have been inspired by the fashion and ethos of the decade. Through the years the Desert Boot has become a cult classic, selling over 12 million pairs worldwide. First created in 1949 by Nathan Clark, the Desert Boot remains almost unchanged since its launch in 1950 at the Chicago Shoe Fair. The Desert Boot uses natural materials and a simple construction to create a classic style. The inspiration for the original was a crepe soled rough suede boot made in Cairo's fabled Old Bazaar for British officers during World War II. In the six decades since its creation the Desert Boot has become a style classic. Spotted everywhere from the latest fashion runways to the feet of the hottest musicians and actors of the day, the shoe's simplicity, versatility and individuality have helped to secure its place on the register of iconic designs. Today, 60 years after its debut, the Desert Boot lives on. To mark the 60th anniversary of this classic style, Clarks developed a collection of six limited edition styles based on classic fashions from decades past. The collection is comprised of three men's styles and three women's styles. 1950's (men's style): Clarks designers used genuine Harris Tweed Noun 1. Harris Tweed - a loosely woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides tweed - thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product to recreate traditional 1950's style. Using textiles produced by hand in the Outer Hebrides Outer Hebrides, Scotland: see Hebrides, the. of Scotland, the Harris Tweed Desert Boot exemplifies the vintage feel of a men's blazer that became a staple of the decade. 1960's (women's style): Drawing inspiration from the geometric prints and flower power styles of the 1960's, Clarks developed this Desert Boot featuring Liberty of London([R]) Bourton fabric. Featured on fashionable dress fabric in the 1960's, the Bourton paisley classically illustrates the strong prints synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as psychedelic psychedelic /psy·che·del·ic/ (si?ki-del´ik) 1. pertaining to or characterized by hallucinations, distortions of perception and awareness, and sometimes psychotic-like behavior. 2. a drug that produces such effects. styles of the 1960's. 1970's (women's style): Exemplifying the laid back style of the 1970's, the fringed suede 1970's Desert Boot is the perfect complement to the bell-bottomed jeans and disco fashions for which the decade was known. 1980's (women's style): The Clarks designers sought inspiration from the era of big shoulder pads This article is about football protective equipment. For shoulder pads in fashion, see Shoulder pads (fashion). Shoulder pads are a piece of protective equipment used in American and Canadian football. , big hair and big attitude when creating the stone-washed denim Desert Boot, taking their cues from the decade that denim ruled. 1990's (men's style): Sporting a vibrant Union Jack embroidered em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders v.tr. 1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover. 2. on ultra-soft English suede, the 1990's Desert Boot is an ode to the decade when British pop culture swept the globe and British pop music ruled the airwaves. 2000's (men's style): To commemorate the Desert Boot's timeless popularity, Clarks' designers retrieved the original specifications of the first Desert Boot and remade re·made v. Past tense and past participle of remake. the style exactly as it was when Nathan Clark created it in 1949. With vintage English sand suede, original stitching and full leather board runner, this ultimate classic completes the inspiring anniversary collection and celebrates six decades of looking forward to the past. "We are delighted to present this 60th Anniversary Collection as we pay tribute to Clarks heritage and six decades of ever-changing fashion," says Geoff Pedder, North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Business Unit Director of Product Development for Clarks Originals. "We believe it's the boot's simple lines and supreme comfort that have allowed people to re-discover the style year after year and adapt it to their lifestyle." The 60th Anniversary Desert Boot Collection can be found exclusively at select Clarks and Nordstrom stores nationwide beginning October 15, 2009. Women's 60th Anniversary styles are available by special order only at Clarks stores or by calling 1-800-4CLARKS. Suggested retail price is $115 for men's styles and $100 for women's styles. The classic Desert Boot collection is always available online at www.clarksusa.com and at Clarks stores nationwide. Each 60th Anniversary Desert Boot comes packaged with a special commemorative booklet outlining the significance of this milestone and six decades of looking forward to the past. About Clarks Originals The originality of the Desert Boot and the entire Clarks Originals line: the Wallabee, Desert Trek and many others styles, derives from their design - the combination of innovation and traditional influences; fashion and functionality, natural materials and hand-crafted simplicity. But it's the relationship of Clarks Originals with their wearers that give them their true individuality. Once out of the box, no two pairs will ever be the same. About Clarks North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Since 1825 Clarks has been a pioneer in comfort footwear and since then has repeatedly revolutionized the footwear industry with its ongoing product innovations. That long-standing heritage of innovation and quality still guides Clarks and The Clarks Companies, N.A. (CCNA See Cisco certification. ). Based in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts Newton Upper Falls is a village of Newton, Massachusetts, in the United States. The area borders Needham, Massachusetts. Newton Upper Falls is home to the famous Hemlock Gorge and Echo Bridge, a large aqueduct turned pedestrian walkway over the Charles River. , CCNA is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of C&J Clark, Limited of Somerset, England. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5958106&lang=en |
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