Wallabees With a Twist: Clarks' Harajuku Pack Dives Into Tokyo
Clarks is tapping into the beating heart of Tokyo’s fashion scene with its latest FW24 collection. Paying tribute to Urahara kei—the subculture that grew from the backstreets of Harajuku into a streetwear powerhouse—Clarks tells the story of a neighborhood that birthed cultural icons and gave streetwear its edge. Through Taichi Kimura’s lens, we dive into the brand’s archives, where the voices of local legends tell how Harajuku’s underground embraced these iconic silhouettes.
Now, Clarks re-interprets its classics with a Tokyo twist. The Wallabee boot comes alive with distressed micro-croc leather and natural pebble crepe sole, while the Desert boot, also in black croc, pushes the same gritty aesthetic, paying homage to Harajuku’s fearless spirit.
If bold is your thing, the leopard-flavored Wallabee is your go-to as it channels the city’s love affair with animal prints. More of a green camo lover? Well, the collection’s camouflage version is for you. It ties the underground scene to Clarks’ British heritage, using Mallerain’s historic TEK WAX textile. Rounding off the collection is the Wallacraft Bee in a leopard print combo, a chunky-soled tribute to Japan’s obsession with statement footwear.
With the Harajuku pack, Clarks honors the spirit of a city that reshaped the global streetwear landscape, bringing British staples to Tokyo’s avant-garde fashion world. And just like that, the Wallabee gets its glow up—big, bold, and more than ready to stomp through the backstreets.
Be sure to check out the Clarks & Tokyo film on the @clarksoriginals Instagram, and shop the collection here.
