Made with woollen fabric from Hainsworth Signature Fabrics in West Leeds, Clarks Originals’ new Wallabee Shoes are highlighting British craftsmanship.
Hainsworth Signature Fabrics manufactures the fabric from its vertical woollen mill, which processes the fabric from raw fibre to finished cloth entirely from its site in Stanningley.
The soft pilot cloth wool material is supplied to Clarks in two colours; camel and navy. The shoes will be available to purchase in Clarks Originals retail stores, online stores, and a range of third-party stockists.
Amanda McLaren, AW Hainsworth’s Managing Director, said: “It’s always an honour when brands and designers choose our fabrics, but it’s extra special to collaborate with other heritage brands that hold a special place in history. Like Hainsworth Speciality Fabrics, Clarks Originals Wallabees represent the look of iconic England.
“In addition to working with Clarks, we have many other exciting partnerships in the pipeline, which include our fabrics being featured on national television and in several West End theatre productions.”
The shoes have a history which dates back to 1967 and have become a timeless footwear style with a global following spanning multiple generations and cultures.
A Clarks representative added: “Our Wallabee returns in soft camel and navy Pilot Cloth, wool courtesy of 240-year-old British textile mill, Hainsworth. A tactile, cosy addition to our new-season line-up, this pair honours Wallabee DNA with its classic crepe soles and waxy laces. We’ve topped it with three leather logo fobs, calling attention to Originals and Hainsworth in a celebration of design heritage.”
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