Exclusive: ALDO x Jordan Clarkson capsule is selling out for a reason — and we spoke to the gent himself

The drop you slept on: ALDO x Jordan Clarkson is selling out fast — here’s why we spoke to the style icon behind it.

There are drops that make noise, and then there are the ones that move quietly… but leave a mark. The ALDO x Jordan Clarkson capsule falls firmly into the second category — a collection that didn’t flood your feed, didn’t get the algorithm treatment, but somehow ended up on the feet of the most stylish guys in the room. And if you know anything about tunnel-walk culture, you know exactly why.

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This wasn’t just another athlete slap-a-logo-on-it collab. This was Jordan Clarkson, New York Knicks guard, tunnel-walk icon, Paris Fashion Week regular, and one of the most interesting style voices in the NBA, curating a men’s-first capsule built around expression, rebellion, and wearability. Hypebeast shot the editorial. ALDO manufactured it. Clarkson lived it.

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And now, before holiday season hits full tilt, we sat down for an exclusive conversation with the man himself to unpack the collection — and why it’s already one of the most slept-on drops of the year.

On instinct, individuality, and the origin of the edit

From the moment Clarkson stepped onto the Zoom call, it was clear: he’s not performing style. He’s living it.

“I’ve never had a stylist,” he tells us with a grin. “That’s part of the fun for me. I love discovering something unexpected… and making it your own.”

For a guy who’s been photographed in everything from full leather looks in Paris to cowboy-coded tunnel fits in New York, that authenticity explains a lot. His curation for ALDO reads the same way: bold textures, sharp silhouettes, Western riffs, and a refusal to sit inside any one fashion category.

The capsule — now no longer actively promoted on ALDO’s main site (IYKYK) — carries that signature Clarkson duality: a little rebellious, a little luxe, entirely confident.

And yes, pieces are already selling out. Starting with…

The GUTHRIE Pony Boots: The first to sell out — and with good reason

Let’s get this out of the way: the GUTHRIE Pony boots flew off shelves immediately. The cow-print pony version? Gone. The black leather? Few left. People blinked and missed them.

And I get it. I’ve had the black GUTHRIEs in rotation since they arrived, and they’re exactly the kind of boot that makes an outfit — not in a try-hard way, but in that, “Wait, what are those?” way. Sharp toe, Western influence, modern finish. They feel editorial without being unwearable.

Clarkson laughs when we tell him they sold out almost instantly.

“That’s the cool thing about this collection,” he says. “No boundaries. That’s how I approach my personal style.”

The GUTHRIEs reflect that perfectly. Western, but elevated. Statement, but easy. Dressing up holiday fits just got dangerously simple.

Comfort is the new flex — and Clarkson knows it

Here’s where this collab really hits different:

The BUCKLEY loafers.

If you know men’s fashion right now, you know this silhouette is everywhere — chunky, dressed-up, dressed-down loafers anchoring everything from streetwear to tailoring. But ALDO took that trend and layered their Pillow Walk™ technology into it. And for someone like me, with size 13 feet and days spent constantly on the move, that is a game changer.

“Confidence is all about comfort,” Clarkson says. “You can’t have one without the other.”

He’s right. A great outfit fails if the shoes don’t keep up. The BUCKLEY loafers — especially the black and white pair — are the perfect holiday party flex: bold enough to stand out, comfortable enough to survive a full night on your feet.

And the ROCCO lace-ups? The black-and-white pair is pure editorial energy. Perfect with suit trousers, leather, denim — whatever your December calendar demands.

And then there’s the BRUGUU bag — the sleeper hit

Every good capsule has a sleeper piece.

This one’s the BRUGUU bag.

Oversized, sculptural, soft-edged — it’s the kind of accessory that turns a simple outfit into something intentional. It’s the bag version of a “let him cook” moment.

Clarkson nods when we bring it up.

“We all came in wanting to create something interesting, authentic, and high-style yet effortless,” he says.

Mission accomplished.

A tunnel-walk mentality, built for real life

Clarkson’s aesthetic has always blended his Filipino, Black, and American identities — something he proudly acknowledges.

“Being Filipino, Black, and American… all of it speaks to who I am collectively,” he shares. “Fashion has always been a way for me to express who I am beyond being an athlete.”

That cultural synthesis shows up throughout the capsule:

• Western motifs reimagined for the city
• Streetwear edge refined into true menswear
• Comfort and confidence treated as equals

It’s wearable masculinity redefined — expressive, layered, unafraid.

Holiday season is upon us — here’s why this capsule needs to be on your lists (plural)

You know that moment every December when you need:

• A holiday party fit
• A New Year’s look
• A gift for the stylish guy in your life
• Something elevated without luxury price tags
• Something that feels exclusive, not mass-produced

Yeah… this capsule is your answer.

Because it’s not everywhere. pieces are selling out. The styling possibilities are endless. All because, Clarkson curated this with intention — and the collection delivers.

You can still grab several pieces if you know where to look (hint: the collection page isn’t front-facing anymore — shop via direct link).

This is your moment to be the guy who shows up in something the rest of the room hasn’t discovered yet.

No Limits. Just Style. — Clarkson’s final word

For Clarkson, the partnership wasn’t about hype.

It was about expression.

“ALDO gave me the freedom to see the brand through my own lens,” he says. “We wanted to create something high-style but effortless.”

With that, he leans back and smiles.

And honestly?

The collection speaks for itself.

The IYKYK summary: What to buy before it’s gone?

• GUTHRIE Boots — already selling out, the best statement boot of the season
• BUCKLEY Loafers — a holiday essential with comfort tech built in
• ROCCO Lace-Ups — black-and-white perfection for dressier events
• BRUGUU Bag — the unexpected MVP of the capsule

Shop now, while you still can.

And tell ’em who sent you. 😉 Don’t say I didn’t warn you.