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Where the American West Meets the Mongolian Steppe, One Boot at a Time

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Clarks Originals is putting a passport stamp on its most classic silhouettes. Chinese artist Blanche Yu reworked the brand's staples for the new Desert Riders collection, threading Mongolian nomadic craft references through Western motifs long associated with American ranch and range wear. For a reader in Aspen or Nashville who already treats a good boot as a wardrobe cornerstone, it is a reminder that the silhouette's roots run wider than one continent. No single look has been named yet, just a collaboration worth watching for when it lands on shelves.

With reporting from Footwear News.

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