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Holiday Gift Guide
Autumn/Winter 2025
Getting ready for the holiday season means treating yourself too. Explore our team's recommendations to discover thoughtful gifts, and consider a footwear update for yourself.
SUNG
Creative Director Los Angeles, USA
We’ve curated a gift guide inspired by the multifaceted interests of our Creative Director, Sung Choi. An obsessed tennis player, he finds rhythm and relaxation on the court. Off the court, he unwinds to the sounds of jazz, providing a perfect backdrop for being a cooking connoisseur for his friends and family. This gift guide explores the spirit of his active lifestyle, refined taste, and generous nature.
For those who appreciate the blend of athletic comfort and sophisticated design, the Heritage Collection is crafted with premium materials and lasting quality.
LEA
Marketing Manager Biarritz, France
Léa finds harmony between nature and city life, living amidst the calm of the Basque countryside, complemented by inspiring creative escapes to Paris. She draws from art, architecture, and the quiet beauty of well-crafted objects. She's passionate about mid-century and '70s design, finding meaning in the vintage treasures she uncovers, and believes that the things we choose to surround ourselves with are a reflection of our own narrative.
Explore Léa’s gift suggestions and find unique styles for everyone on your list.
THE MONOCHROMATIC MUSE
JISAN
Senior Designer Barcelona, Spain
With a passion for movement and style, our Senior Designer found his calling in footwear, drawing inspiration from skateboarding, surf, and sport. Currently based in Barcelona, where he is apprenticing and learning the craft of handmade shoes, you can find him exploring new, local places influenced by his travels, family, and community.
Give the gift of style that embodies Jisan’s influences. Our versatile designs offer the perfect blend of sophistication and practicality for everyone on your list.
LUCIEN
E-commerce Manager Biarritz, France
Born in the French Alps, Lucien moved from chasing snow to the ocean. A retired lifeguard turned devoted waterman, he spends his evenings paddling out on the Basque coast, finding calm in motion.
When the swell fades, he retreats to his garage, hands in grease, perfecting his rides and connecting to movement and balance. That same precision and flow shape how he builds CLAE’s digital world: crafted, refined, and always in motion.
This guide is for the crafted explorer, someone who appreciates precision, flow, and the quiet dedication to a life well-built.
AILEEN
PR & Communications Specialist Bay Area, USA
Working in the footwear and menswear industry, our PR and Communications Specialist often navigates male-dominated spaces. This dynamic also extends to her home, which includes her two sons, husband, and even their two male dogs, where live sports are always on (Go Dodgers!), music is playing or being created, and continuous movement happens to and from their children’s extracurricular activities and exploring the diversity of the Bay Area.
This gift guide offers style ideas for the men in her life, especially her husband, for an executive-facing yet business-casual aesthetic.
ANTOINE
Product Line Manager Biarritz, France
Our Product Line Manager loves all things underground and alternative, with interests that span music, art, sports, and culture. He values time with friends and family, surfing, and taking his motorcycle through the winding roads of the French Basque Country. His sharp eye for movement, form, and balance makes him a thoughtful analyst and critical observer of style, questioning trends while seeking authenticity.
Discover the ideal gift for those who share Antoine’s passions with a selection of styles that combine innovative design, making them ideal for every enthusiast.
