clark shoes

Clark's Plimsolls:

If like me you associate Clark's shoes with disastrous patent sandals and kids' shoes - you should take a proper look in your nearest store.

They now sell hip shoes from Prada-style rip-offs and sporty dessert boots to simple moulded canvas shoes.

So now you can get funky the Clark's style with all the comfort and quality associated with the company.

My favourite style is their plain white chunky canvas plimsolls at just pounds 12. Perfect for your holiday.

The Little Printed T-Shirt:

The craze was started by the designer Stella McCartney when she created T-shirts for Chloe depicting moonlight scenes and palm trees.

The most popular designs are the skyline prints in monochrome and tropical island prints. These T-shirts look great teamed with anything from denim cut-offs to a sleek trouser suit. My favourite print is New Look's poppy field design which is reasonably priced at just pounds 12.99. Also check out Exhibit and Top Shop for a great variety of prints and styles.

Head Scarves:

The headscarf is fast becoming this season's hottest accessory worn with crisp triangles at the back - it's the finishing touch to this summer's peasant-look.

Floral, gingham and paisley prints are the most popular style.

They're available at most high street shops. My favourite is Jigsaw's floral print headscarves at pounds 11 and also Topshop's range - priced around pounds 4.

"'Must have' items for fashion gurus". Sunday Mirror. FindArticles.com. 11 Jun, 2009. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_19990620/ai_n14491778/

Clarks Extends Its Promise of "Growing Feet in Safe Hands" to the U.S. in March 2008

NEWTON, Mass. -- The Clarks Companies N.A. today announced the market launch of its celebrated kids' footwear brand, Clarks kids. One of the premier brands in children's footwear, Clarks kids is modeled after the same principles of other Clarks brands, comfort and quality, and the commitment to keeping kids' feet healthy, happy and looking good.

"Our goal for introducing Clarks kids in the U.S. market is to offer our customers a choice in premium children's footwear," said Bob Infantino, president, The Clarks Companies, North America. "As with all our shoes, we invest significant time in research and development to make sure we deliver the best possible fit and the highest quality materials. We think the collection will be greeted with the same excitement it continues to gather in the European market."

Clarks kids are specially designed to fit the unique characteristics of kids' feet. Research shows that the right fit is critical to promoting healthy bone development and that an improper fit can cause irreparable damage to kids' feet. From the product development stage to the point-of-sale at Clarks' store, Clarks kids' upholds the promise of comfort and fit. During the early stages of production, Clarks road tests each style of shoe with school-age children in the U.K. At the store, all Clarks store associates go through rigorous training and are not approved to fit kids until they have witnessed 50 fittings, a system that creates a staff of Expert Trained Fitters.

"It's not about the sale; it's about ensuring a perfect fit every time," continued Infantino. "Clarks kids was created to meet the unique needs of kids' growing bones without compromising style and durability, and we're pleased to bring the same level of craftsmanship to our American customers."

Available in a full range of width fittings and whole and half sizes, Clarks kids take baby from diapers to Kindergarten and are designed to fit kids as they grow from ages 0-5. Clarks kids' "First Shoes" collection includes crawlers, cruisers and walkers made to nurture and protect tiny feet as they move through the key stages of foot development, while Clarks kids' toddler and pre-school shoes are designed to ensure children have confidence as they begin to run and play. All Clarks kids feature built-in growing room and additional padding for comfort to the foot. In addition, Clarks offers parents a "Growing Feet Record" to keep track of their child's foot growth and regular fit checks are encouraged to ensure a perfect fit, season after season. Soft, supple leathers, fun colors and charming embellishments make Clarks kids an attractive option for the pint-sized trendsetter while ensuring little feet are protected every step of the way.

Clarks kids is also pleased to offer CICA by Clarks. A European athletic footwear brand "built for action", CICA by Clarks feature the same performance benefits as other athletic footwear collections like supergrip soles and underfoot cushioning while being the only athletic footwear line specifically designed to fit the shape of kids' feet.

Already established in Europe, Clarks kids retains a brand share by volume of 27.4 percent in the UK market.

Clarks kids collection is priced an average of $45 and is available exclusively at Clarks' retail stores in major markets across the country. For more information on Clarks, visit www.clarksusa.com.

About Clarks North America

Since 1825 Clarks has been a pioneer in comfort footwear and since then has repeatedly revolutionized the footwear industry with its ongoing product innovations. That long-standing heritage of innovation and quality still guides Clarks and The Clarks Companies, N.A. (CCNA).

Clarks, Indigo, Privo and Bostonian are divisions of The Clarks Companies, North America (CCNA). Based in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts, CCNA is a wholly owned subsidiary of C&J Clark, Limited of Somerset, England.

"The Clarks Companies Introduce the Acclaimed Clarks kids Line to the U.S. Market". Business Wire. FindArticles.com. 11 Jun, 2009. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2008_Jan_29/ai_n24236087/