The Desert Khan EG: An Explorer’s Narrative.
In an inaugural collaboration, Engineered Garments and Clarks Originals introduced the Desert Khan EG, a silhouette bridging Clarks’ storied heritage with Daiki Suzuki’s imaginative design.
Stepping into the director’s chair under a condensed timeline, Manabu Gaku Inada envisioned a protagonist inspired by the classic British world explorer—an aesthetic that mirrors the rugged elegance of the Desert boot.
Building upon the visual language he established in the Engineered Garments FW23 film, Gaku introduced more dynamic camera movements to amplify the outdoor adventure theme, capturing the spirit of discovery that defines this partnership.
In an inaugural collaboration, Engineered Garments and Clarks Originals introduced the Desert Khan EG, a silhouette bridging Clarks’ storied heritage with Daiki Suzuki’s imaginative design.
Stepping into the director’s chair under a condensed timeline, Manabu Gaku Inada envisioned a protagonist inspired by the classic British world explorer—an aesthetic that mirrors the rugged elegance of the Desert boot.
Building upon the visual language he established in the Engineered Garments FW23 film, Gaku introduced more dynamic camera movements to amplify the outdoor adventure theme, capturing the spirit of discovery that defines this partnership.
Brand: Engineered Garments, Clarks Originals
Director/Producer: Manabu Gaku Inada
Music: Inada Studio Inc.
Year: 2024
Director/Producer: Manabu Gaku Inada
Music: Inada Studio Inc.
Year: 2024
Early concept sketches and storyboard.
