Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon, Ghostface Killah Appear In Short Film Celebrating 200th Anniversary Of Clarks Footwear
The shoe brand Clarks is celebrating 200 years in existence and a documentary has been released that features Wu-Tang Clan‘s Raekwon and Ghostface Killah and is narrated by Brooklyn’s own, Yasiin Bey (Formerly known as Mos Def).
The footwear company released an 18-minute video to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the brand. Hip-hop lovers from the eighties and nineties era, especially from the New York City area (Brooklyn specific) were very familiar as many hip-hop enthusiasts recognized the stylish footwear that was worn in the streets of the city.
People like Dana Dane, Clark Kent, and a host of others were known to rock Clarks as it became part of the stylings of those who were involved in and listened to hip-hop.
The documentary features dialogue from the likes of Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Liam Gallagher, Martine Rose, Yasiin Bey, Big Youth, Lila Iké, Chris Robinson, Eric Haze, Danielle Cathari, David Marx, Becca Dudley, and many others and was directed by Set Free Richardson. The company released a trailer on its Instagram profile.
“For two centuries, Clarks has defined and redefined shoemaking, evolving from a humble workshop in Street, Somerset, into a global brand. The Clarks story began in 1825 when Cyrus and James Clark combined craftsmanship with innovation, using leftover sheepskin from rug making to produce slippers, and then later shoes – setting the foundation for a legacy. This year we proudly celebrate 200 years of heritage and those that have adopted the brand as their own.”
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The documentary starts with Raekwon being surprised that the shoes are 200 years old.
“It’s 200? Damn, that’s like BC with Clarks on right there.”
Later on in the video, Ghostface chimed in by saying, “Wow, 200 years is crazy… TVs weren’t even out, refrigerators weren’t out.”
The company was started by two brothers, Cyrus and James Clark who started making shoes in a small workshop located in a small town in Street, Somerset in 1825. The brand is still beloved today as it became a name recognized throughout the world.
Take a look at the documentary below:
