CLOT and Levi’s Unveils "Year of the Tiger" Denim Collection

Building on its East-meets-West philosophy, CLOT has returned with its latest collaboration with Levi's.

Celebrating this year's Chinese zodiac sign of the tiger, the "Year of the Tiger" denim collection highlights the animal's symbolism of power and bravery. "We wanted to create something that was culturally relevant to Chinese culture, being able to do something around Chinese New Year, we delved into looking at what the year meant, CLOT said Founder and Creative Director, Edison Chen. "Designing a woman’s only side of this collaboration was very interesting for me, because to do women's stuff you can go there a little bit more," he added.

Revealed through a lookbook shot by celebrated photographer Kenneth Cappello, the special range features Chinese-inspired designs accented by an all-over tiger stripe pattern. Leading the collaboration are Type II Trucker jackets for men and women, the take on the classic style features Chinese button knots and introduces the striking pattern design. Accompanying items include a pair of 551z cropped jeans for men in a relaxed fit and a high-waisted midi skirt for ladies with a back slit. Co-branded shank buttons, double-layered patches and silk back patch adorned with CLOT’s emblematic Silk Royale pattern help bring the styles in the collection together cohessively.

"Instead of making a short skirt we wanted to make a longer version of it. DIY is a huge component to fashion nowadays, and being able to start long and go short is something I thought was more interesting. People buy vintage denim all day, but it’s about how you keep your piece fresh with yourself." said Chen.

Check out the range above and look for the CLOT x Levi’s "Year of the Tiger" denim collection to be available at JUICE starting January 14.