Pete McKee Special Edition Desert Boot

Kerry — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:55:00 +0000

You would be mistaken for thinking there wasn’t much that could be added to a pair of Desert Boots other than a change of colour maybe – however from Spring/Summer ‘10 Clarks Originals have engaged the talent of artist Pete McKee to add his unique style to the classic footwear.

Not a bad pairing for a painter who only joined the art world five years ago and has already clocked up sold out shows, commissions from the likes of Oasis, The Arctic Monkeys and 20th Century Fox – a feat many artists take years to accomplish.

Sheffield native Pete McKee captures the iconic mod culture of 1960s Britain, his inspiration is the vividly remembered places and characters of his youth in the ’60s and ’70s – the days when everyone had a cigarette on the go and working men’s clubs were full of working men (and occasionally their wives). And when holidays meant fish and chips on the seafront at Skegness.

During the 60’s and 70’s, coupled with the obligatory stay pressed trousers and parka, the Desert Boot was the must-have item for every self-respecting mod and remains today an emblem of understated style. The special edition styles, for men and women, will feature exclusively commissioned artwork from McKee that have been masterfully screen-printed on to luxuriously soft Italian leather.

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Pete McKee Special Edition Desert Boot