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Clarks has become a staple footwear since its start in 1825 as a family-founded slipper company. Over time, they expanded beyond the cozy slip-on, developing the first foot-shaped shoes and making a name as a brand that crafts comfortable footwear that’s also fashion-forward.
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Since their origin, Clarks shoes have been on the feet of British soldiers, rappers and even rock stars. And it’s the Desert Boots that have cemented themselves as a “timeless” shoe with roots in reggae, folk and rock.
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Liam and Noel Gallagher of the band Oasis performing for the “Teenage Cancer Trust” concert at Albert Hall in London, England. February 6, 2002.
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It doesn’t take too much digging to find Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher wearing a pair of Clarks Desert Boots. Throughout the ’90s, he could be seen pairing most of his outfits, on and offstage, with a pair of the boots — most notably when he won a Brit Award in 1996 for best album and on the street in 2020. Bob Dylan is another artist who could be seen wearing the simple boots, in addition to The Beatles, who were known to wear the shoes at times.
Desert Boots’ popularity spans across countries, at one point taking over Jamaican fashion, according to reporting by Vogue. The shoes became a major staple in reggae clubs, and the growth in sales led Clarks to redesign the shoe with a longer, narrow toe in an effort to cater to Caribbean style.
Keep reading to shop the Clarks classic shoe below.
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Desert Boot – Dark Khaki Suede
Rather than reach for your typical white sneakers, these dark brown boots bring a polished look using a luxurious suede material and matching upper and sole shade. Originally released in the ’50s, the style remains a popular pick and is topped off with “unfussy” laces.
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Desert Boot – Sand Suede
Not only can you see Gallagher wearing a similar shade of the Desert Boot, but the light brown colorway can be paired with everything from jeans to trousers without taking away from your statement shirt. The outer suede material brings a polished yet laid-back look that’ll help complete your outfits in style.
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Desert Boot – Black Polished
Giving off a more dressed up appearance is the Black Polished version of the Clarks boot. It comes with a premium leather material for added comfort and durability. You’ll also find the classic fobs by the laces as well as a rubber crepe sole for additional support.
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Desert Boot – Black Distressed Croc
Clarks’ latest iteration of the Desert Boot is a distressed croc style that represents the brand’s shift towards more modern designs. Taking inspiration from Tokyo’s Urahara fashion scene, the shoe comes in the classic Desert Boot shape with an elevated twist. The upper comes with a distressed leather material paired with flat lacing and the classic crepe sole found in any of the Originals shoes.
Beyond the Desert Boot, Clarks Wallabees have become the shoe to sport in hip-hop, with artists including Tyler, the Creator, Drake and the Wu-Tang Clan seen sporting the everyday shoe on various occasions. The love for the style goes beyond being seen on rapper’s feet, which you can hear in Wu-Tang’s “Gravel Pit” when Method Man raps: “The best thing since stocks in Clark Wallabees.”
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Charlie Puth is launching his own comedy show, so having comedy legend Will Ferrell onboard can only be helpful, right? Wrong. In the upcoming Charlie Puth Show cold open shared exclusively with Billboard on Thursday (Oct. 3), the “See You Again” hitmaker asks the Saturday Night Live alum for advice on how to lead a […]
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WWE takes the show to The Big Peach with Bad Blood this Saturday, (Oct. 5). The premium live event takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, with a start time of 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
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Want to watch WWE Bad Blood 2024 online? This PLE event is available to stream on the WWE Network on Peacock for Premium or Premium Plus subscribers only.
If you don’t subscribe to the streaming service, you can get access with a Peacock monthly subscription, which starts at $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, or $13.99 for the ad-free plan.
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Along with Bad Blood and the WWE Network, you can also watch original programming, such as Love Island USA, Bel-Air, The Traitors and others; hit movies, including Monkey Man, Abigail, The Holdovers, Oppenheimer and others; live sports from NBC Sports; live news from NBC News; and more than 50 streaming channels.
Check out the WWE Bad Blood 2024 match card below, and livestream the event here.
Match Card, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Hell in a Cell) — Main Event
Liv Morgan (champion) vs. Rhea Ripley (Women’s World Championship) — Title Match
Damian Priest vs. Finn Bálor
Nia Jax (champion) vs. Bayley (WWE Women’s Championship) — Title Match
Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline
WWE Bad Blood 2024 is available to stream on Peacock on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
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When searching for new home audio gear, it may be tough to find the best speakers that have amazing sound quality inside of a sleek, stylish and minimalist design from a trusted audio company. But rest assured, we found one of the best new speakers for your home — and it won’t break the bank.
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Priced at $219, the Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker delivers premium audio at home and on-the-go. It’s now available for purchase at Bose.com.
Although it might look small, it packs a punch in the audio department with crisp, clear, balanced and rich sound that’s large enough to fill a room. In fact, if you have two of these speakers, then you can sync them together for a stereo sound experience.
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With up to an impressive nine hours of battery life per charge, the Bose SoundLink Home syncs to your smartphone, tablet or laptop via USB-C and Bluetooth 5.3 — which means you can connect multiple devices to the speaker at the same time. This is great for small gatherings with family and friends at home or in the park.
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In addition, the Bose SoundLink Home doesn’t require an app to work. Just sync your smartphone to it and stream your favorite music and podcasts from your go-to apps, like Spotify, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Pocket Cast, SoundCloud and much more.
Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker is available for $219 at Bose.com. It comes in two colors: Light Silver and Cool Gray.
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The UFC goes to the “Crossroads of the West” for UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. Two premier light heavyweight fighters face off against each other as the main event. Brazilian fighter Alex “Poatan” Pereira (11-2-0) defends his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship belt against American Khalil “The War Horse” Rountree Jr. (14-5-0) in a title fight on Saturday (Oct. 5).
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UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. happens at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a start time of 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC 307 online? This event is streaming on ESPN+ with pay-per-view access, which goes for $79.99 for subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, you can get PPV access and an ESPN+ monthly subscription — which is $10.99 per month — for $90.98 in total, or pick up an ESPN+ annual subscription for $134.98. The annual subscription bundle is the best deal because it saves you nearly 30% overall instead of going month-to-month.
Check out the full UFC 307 fight card below, and PPV livestream here.
Main Card, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT — PPV
Alex Pereira (champion) vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (Light Heavyweight) — Title Fight, Main Event
Raquel Pennington (champion) vs. Julianna Peña (Women’s Bantamweight) — Title Fight
José Aldo vs. Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)
Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison (Women’s Bantamweight)
Roman Dolidze vs. Kevin Holland (Middleweight)
Prelims Card, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT — ESPNEWS/ESPN+
Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)
Marina Rodriguez vs. Iasmin Lucindo (Women’s Strawweight)
Austin Hubbard vs. Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
Cesar Almeida vs. Ihor Potieria (Middleweight)
Early Prelims Card, 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT — ESPN+
Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux (Light Heavyweight)
Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington (Women’s Strawweight)
Court McGee vs. Tim Means (Welterweight)
Subscribers to ESPN+ can livestream the early prelim and prelim portions of UFC 307 for free. The prelims card airs on the cable network ESPNEWS, so it’s available to stream on DirecTV Stream and Fubo — which offer a five-day free trial and seven-day free trial, respectively, for new subscribers.
Additionally, Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial, comes with ESPNEWS as well. You can also get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting as low as $14.99 per month.
Want to attend UFC 307 in person? There are last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on seats available at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. is streamable on ESPN+ on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, with the main card beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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Travel with a dash of whimsy. Béis and Universal Pictures are partnering to release a magical collection that’ll add a dose of magic to your next travel adventure.
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“I’ve always believed that travel is a magical experience, and collaborating with Wicked allowed us to really lean into that idea. Creating pieces that add a bit of magic to every journey,” Béis founder Shay Mitchell said in a statement announcing the collaboration on Wednesday (Oct. 2).
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The Béis x Wicked collection, launching on Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. PT via the brand’s website, features four new silhouettes — the Wicked Weekender, Wicked Tote bags, a Wicked Backpack and Wicked Toiletry Kit — available in a Wicked-inspired green, pink with an iridescent, ombre finish. There’s also a classic black colorway.
Priced from $68-$378, the collection includes two bubble-inspired editions of Béis bestselling Rollers in an ombre finish, a new key leash, card wallet, a mirror and removeable Wicked-themed charms.
Wicked, a silver-screen adaptation of the hit musical, stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yao, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage and Jeff Goldblum. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, shares the story of how Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, became unlikely friends.
“We wanted to pay homage to the gorgeous Glindas who have come before me while also creating our own version,” Grande said of the character in a Vogue interview last month.
“My pop persona is such a characterized version on its own. Beauty really helped me deconstruct that person and find Glinda. I just wanted to live in the DNA and mindset of the character. Now I love the color pink and it feels like part of me. I think it’s something I’ll be forever intertwined with in a very special way.”
Before the film hits theaters on Nov. 22, Wicked fans can shop movie-inspired merch such as the Wicked x r.e.m. beauty collection, Wicked x Opi, Wicked x H&M, Wicked Lego sets, Wicked dolls, Wicked: The Game and Wicked Funko Pop! figurines.
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Holiday travel starts soon, and it’s expected to be a busier travel season than in previous years. According to a Marketwatch survey, more than 52% of adults plan to fly over the holidays, but skyrocketing ticket prices, the potential of massive flight cancellations (who can forget about last year’s travel nightmare?) and unreasonably long lines at the airport, traveling by plane can be especially stressful during the holidays. Thankfully, there’s another travel option that lets enjoy the luxuries of a private jet at a fraction of the cost.
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Meet Aero, a semi-private plane with style. The brainchild of Uber co-founder Garrett Camp, Aero was originally founded as a software platform for booking jets but transitioned into the “Uber of private jets,” according to the company website.
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Based in Los Angeles, Aero is run by a “seasoned team” of experts in aviation, hospitality and luxury marketing. Areo jets seat up to 16 passengers and pets are welcome aboard.
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“Aero offers a level of service and discretion that is unique in the semi-private space,” Aero CEO Ben Klein tells Billboard. “From our private terminal at Van Nuys Airport, which is separate from the main FBOs on the field and only open to Aero guests, to our jets, which are configured with 16, first-class forward-facing seats, we are able to provide a level of privacy that is on par with chartering your jet. Our jets have become particularly popular with music tours charters because of the ability for 16 people to have their own forward-facing seat (as opposed to being stuck on a sofa), our high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, and the largest luggage hold in the private jet space, which allows for a lot of bags and equipment.”
According to Klein, musicians and other celebrities “love flying Aero because of our level of service and discretion” in comparison to air travel options. “In addition to our scheduled flights to Cabo, Aspen, Sun Valley, and now Napa, our charter business is also very popular – especially for music tours.”
Aero prioritizes guests’ privacy, so while the company couldn’t divulge the recording stars that have chartered flights, Busta Rhymes and Tommy Lee are a couple of artists who have posted about Aero on social media.
Over the summer, Aero invited me and other reporters on a flight experience from Los Angeles to Napa to preview the company’s new flight route, and partnership with Stanly Ranch and Solage of Auberge Resorts Collection. The day trip included in-flight wine tasting and snacks from Erewhon (an L.A. market that went viral for its Hailey Bieber smoothie).
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From Sept. 20 until November, Aero will offer flights between L.A. and Napa. Tickets start at $725 one way. Aero has partnered with Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection and Stanly Ranch, to offer travelers a quick flight to the wine country.
“Our community has expressed interest in visiting Napa, and we’ve worked hard to make their dream a reality, just in time for the harvest season,” Klein said in a news release announcing the new flights in August. “Landing next to downtown Napa just over an hour after departing Los Angeles on a scheduled flight is extremely rare. Typically, this is only possible by flying private. Aero’s new service to wine country is just one example of our strategic approach to growth in 2024: we’re listening to feedback from the market and responding with innovative solutions. Guests can now fly to difficult-to-reach premier leisure destinations during peak seasonal time frames.”