Clarks have teamed up once again with Mary Portas, TV's Queen of Shops and retail advisor to the Government, to create a footwear collection for those who want grown-up glamour with a fashion edge. This exciting collaboration is available both online at clarks.co.uk and at a selection of our high street stores.

"These shoes don’t compromise on fashion, or comfort. Go strut."

Inspired by effortless Parisian chic, this collection combines Clarks' exceptional standards of craftsmanship with Mary's distinct sense of style. Says Mary, "This season is all about snakeskin, pastels or brights, metallic heels, colour pops, and as always, a fashion statement".

February 21st saw Mary fans from all over the UK descend on our Oxford Circus store. The reason - our London Fashion Week launch of the new Spring Summer Mary & Clarks 2012 collection.

Guests were treated to special 'Juicy Mary' cocktails and entered into a Mary & Clarks shoes' 'lucky dip'. The highlight of the evening was, of course, some real time with Mary who shared her inspiration for the collection and answered guests' questions.

They weren't the only ones excited about the launch, with the Evening Standard, Metro and Time Out all reporting on the exclusive event.