Celebrating adidas ‘ORIGINALS’ With Leeds Caribbean & African Community Centre Launch Event – 23.08.24
Celebrating adidas ‘ORIGINALS’ With Leeds Caribbean & African Community Centre Launch Event – 23.08.24
We gave the world an original, you gave us a thousand back.
HIP & adidas Originals would like to invite you as a guest to celebrate the Leeds Caribbean & African Community Centre as ‘ORIGINALS’ as we come together on Friday 23rd August at the Centre.
The Caribbean & African Community Centre is a proud figure of Leeds’ cultural architecture. A cornerstone of community in Chapeltown since 1983 and a shining light of art, music and education. The Centre has legendary status as a venue, from the early soundsystem dances in the ’80s to representing a home of dubstep, dancehall and jungle with the famous SubDub event that began in ’98. The Centre is closely linked to the Leeds West Indian Carnival – founded by Arthur France MBE in 1967, uniting people of all races to celebrate Caribbean culture. Another key figure in the Chapeltown community is Claude Hendrickson MBE – inspiring the city with his work across regeneration, housing, education, youth clubs and youth mentoring.
Friday 23rd August, 7pm-12pm midnight
Open invite – free entry
Leeds Caribbean & African Community Centre
10 Laycock Place, Chapeltown, Leeds LS7 3JA
Music by BINGHIDAN & DJ Channy
Complimentary drinks
Complimentary food by Walla Dolla
#adidasOriginals #WeGaveTheWorldAnOriginal #HIP
Clarks Originals Craft James Loafer
Clarks Originals step out of their usual territory, adding the Craft James Loafer to its collection of heritage-infused footwear. The style is an elegant take on the silhouette, crafted using rich leather uppers and a tough, Italian-made outsole.
We have three colourways now available online and at HIP Leeds & Manchester.
Dr. Martens Lowell
The Lowell is a leisure and workwear-inspired shoe that is beautifully timeless but contemporary at the same time. The model can mould to just about any outfit – something universally loved about Dr. Martens – with this design featuring neutral shades and premium suede.
Find the Dr. Martens Lowell online and at HIP Leeds & Manchester.
adidas Originals Japan
The adidas Originals Japan is a lesser-known gem that was created for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, making a welcome return 60 years on. The shoe is crafted with a buttery-spft kangaroo leather for an elevated three stripe feel that harks back to the OG ’60s design.
Find the model online and at HIP Leeds & Manchester.
visvim Christo Shaman Folk Sandal
The signature ‘Christo’ sandals by visvim reference duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude – famed for their artwork wrapping large scale landmarks in sculpture-like fabric. Hiroki Nakamura draws similarities with the protection offered by a shoe, imparting this idea on the traditionally open sandal. The ‘Shaman-Folk’ version is made with luxurious suede decorated with rustic fringes and sat above a contoured footbed.
Explore the design online and at HIP Manchester.
Clarks Originals: How We Wear – With Friends Of HIP
To showcase Clarks Originals for SS24 we connected with Friend Of HIP and local Manchester creative Aaliyah, highlighting the individuality of the Wallabee – a shoe that has found its place across era-defining British subcultures since the ’60s.
“My name is Aaliyah, I am a 22 years old creative born and raised in Manchester. I come from a mixed background of Chinese and Jamaican, I am heavily influenced by my mix of cultures.
I was introduced to Hip Hop, R&B and Soul by my dad, who is a DJ. My parents would always have the singer Aaliyah all over the house, her mix of femininity and masculinity stuck with me. My style is mixed with my love for basketball, I started playing young and like how much detail they put into matching shoes with your jersey colours.
As for films, its so refreshing and eye opening to see a story from positions you would never be in. My favourites are A Bronx Tale, for the great life lessons. Waves for the great music and La Haine. Lately I’ve been enjoying jazz music and instrumentals, it helps me appreciate music way more.
Clarks are a big staple in my wardrobe and household. I also remember my brothers wearing them and wanting to copy them. The Wallabee is a timeless shoe for me, I usually throw them on with some good denim and I’m good to go.”
Explore Clarks Originals online and in our Leeds & Manchester stores.
