SANDRO x Clarks Originals: When Paris Meets British Cool
This season, SANDRO takes a confident step into British territory — and we’re not talking about a quick jaunt across the Channel. The Parisian label has teamed up with Clarks Originals for a Fall/Winter 2025 collaboration that fuses French finesse with timeless English craftsmanship. The result? A capsule that feels both nostalgic and strikingly modern, built around two footwear legends: the Desert Boot™ — which just so happens to be celebrating its 75th anniversary — and the cult-favorite Wallabee™.
Together, the two houses bridge style philosophies that couldn’t be more different yet fit perfectly side by side. Clarks brings its rich heritage and artisanal know-how; SANDRO injects its effortlessly cool, Left Bank sensibility. It’s a collaboration that doesn’t scream for attention — it exudes it quietly, through detail, texture, and confidence.
The Wallabee™: A Mod Classic with a Parisian Edit
Launched in 1968, the Wallabee™ has been through more scenes than most style icons — from the Mods of the ’60s to the hip-hop legends of the ’90s. It’s the kind of shoe that’s managed to stay relevant without ever chasing trends.
For this collab, the SANDRO design studio keeps the Wallabee’s recognizable silhouette but reworks it through a modern lens — think sleek lines and elevated materials that whisper luxury. The men’s styles arrive in sand suede calfskin, cognac leather, and a particularly striking chocolate pony-effect hide. Each sits atop Clarks’ signature crepe sole, a nod to the original craftsmanship that’s stood the test of time.
The result is a shoe that feels like it could walk straight out of a jazz club in Soho or a creative studio in Le Marais. The Wallabee™ has always belonged everywhere and nowhere — and SANDRO just reminded us why.
The Desert Boot™: Seventy-Five Years of Cool
Created in 1950 by Nathan Clark after spotting a handcrafted boot in a Cairo bazaar, the Desert Boot™ was originally meant to be practical. Decades later, it’s an icon — simple, versatile, and worn by everyone from soldiers to street style stars.
For its 75th anniversary, SANDRO takes the women’s Desert Boot™ into new, urban territory. Crafted in beige shearling or cowhide-effect leather, this version adds texture, warmth, and a subtle edge. It’s less “safari in the desert” and more “weekend in Paris with nowhere to be.”
The updated shape and luxurious finish give it a street-ready femininity — perfect for styling with tailored coats, oversized knits, or whatever effortlessly cool combo defines your winter uniform.
When Heritage and Modernity Collide
The SANDRO x Clarks Originals collaboration feels like a dialogue between two fashion dialects — one fluent in timeless British understatement, the other in polished Parisian flair. Together, they speak the universal language of design done right.
It’s not about reinvention for reinvention’s sake — it’s about evolution. About taking what already works and giving it new life for a generation that knows its history but refuses to be defined by it.
This Fall/Winter, whether you’re stepping out in the refined Wallabee™ or the reimagined Desert Boot™, one thing’s for sure: you’re walking in the footsteps of icons — just with a SANDRO twist.
