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2025.11.17
The Birthplace of a 200-Year Legacy! How Clarks’ Petersburg Embodies the Value of 'Quiet Luxury'
Clarks has introduced countless masterpieces to the world, including the Desert Boot and the Wallabee. But surprisingly, the first item ever crafted by this historic British shoe brand, which boasts an archive of over 22,000 designs, was a single pair of slippers made from mouton shearling.
Now, to celebrate its 200th anniversary this year, Clarks has revived the "Petersburg," the slipper that symbolizes its very beginnings. Embodying the brand's unwavering philosophy of "comfort" in everything from its materials to its construction, what message does this iconic footwear hold for us today?
It All Started with a Slipper Made from Scraps
The story behind this first slipper is deeply connected to the brand's origins. Clarks was founded in 1825 by brothers James and Cyrus Clark in the village of Street in Somerset, southwest England.The Clark family's business was originally crafting sheepskin rugs, and they sourced their hides from a tannery run by the older brother, Cyrus.
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