Dave Swindells x 'From Somerset to the World' Clarks a Visual History

The book ‘From Somerset to the World’ celebrates 200 years of Clarks’ evolution from a small Quaker family business in rural Somerset to a global cultural icon. The beautifully illustrated volume by Alexander Newman uses over 1,200 images including those from Dave Swindells archive. The book traces the brand’s journey — from early sheepskin slippers to landmark styles like the Desert Boot and Wallabee — and shows how Clarks became woven into subcultures worldwide.

1990 Spike Island © Dave Swindells

1989 Ibiza ‘Es Paradis’ © Dave Swindells

1990 Spike Island © Dave Swindells