MARKET footwear, swimwear, jewelry, watches, outerwear, its confdently minimal "heroin chic" aesthetic. One of the most iconic names in the fashion handbags, small leather goods, and home Current creative directors Francisco Costa and industry is Calvin Klein. Born in the Bronx, furnishings (including furniture). Italo Zucchelli took over women and men's design New York, the designer became known for a duties in 2003 and 2004, and have continued to minimalistic approach that sparked a sharp shift ACHIEVEMENTS develop Calvin Klein's aesthetic of confdence, towards streamlined clothes for women in the Amongst the many accolades received by Calvin understatement, and perfected minimalist tailoring. 1970s. From his humble beginnings, Calvin Klein Klein over the years are: Still one of the highlights of Fashion Month, Calvin managed to create an award-winning brand with l Coty Award - 1973,1974,1975 Klein Collection is as directional and aspirational multiple sub-divisions -- womenswear, underwear, l Council of Fashion Designers of America Award as ever. perfumes, jeans and cosmetics, among them -- and - 1982,1983,1986 a reputation for provocative advertisements. l CDFA (Council for Fashion Designers of PRODUCTS Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of America) award - 1993 The Calvin Klein Collection’s SS16 show was one PVH Corp., is one of the leading fashion design l America's Best Designer of 1993 Award. steeped in nostalgia. Their current obsession with and marketing studios in the world. It designs and the early ’90s is manifested in the red-hot slip markets women’s and men’s designer collection HISTORY dress trend of this season. Gone is the pretentious apparel and a range of other products that are One of the most iconic brands of the twentieth perfection of the past – with dangling extra manufactured and marketed through an extensive century got its start in 1968, when aspiring straps and fraying hems, a more deconstructed network of licensing agreements and other designer Calvin Klein wheeled a rack of impeccably look takes over. While history repeats itself in arrangements worldwide. Product lines under tailored coats up New York's 7th Avenue to meet the minimalistic silhouettes, the prints showcase the various Calvin Klein brands include women’s with department store buyers. By the mid 1970s, a new side of Francisco Costa’s vision. The label’s dresses and suits, men's dress furnishings and he was winning accolades for his clean, modern signature pale hues were still present but were tailored clothing, men’s and women's sportswear sportswear. A pioneer of designer denim, the label amplifed by a stunning foral print on everything and bridge and collection apparel, golf apparel, rocketed to prominence in the 1980s and 90s, from the blouses to those platform sneakers that jeanswear, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, when it became as well known for its logo-centric we personally can’t wait to wear. women’s performance apparel, hosiery, socks, branding and unforgettable ad campaigns as for A classic silk slip is featured in this year’s 40 collection with raw edges and chain embellishments along with a beautiful range of leather slips and the combined option with both silk and leather. Not too far from the label’s traditional dress designs, there was a geometry to the designs with folds creating interesting patterns at the front of. Ribbons of fabric in the style of the pull tabs seen on harnesses and backpacks, giving them an industrial feel. Trench coats featured throughout the collection, shown in both leather and nubuck. The palette was classically neutral for Calvin Klein. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Calvin Klein, Inc announced the appointment of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Offcer of the brand. Mr. Simons will lead the creative strategy of the Calvin Klein brand globally across the Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Platinum, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear and Calvin Klein Home brands. As part of his role as Chief Creative Offcer, Mr. Simons will oversee all aspects of Design, Global Marketing and Communications, and Visual Creative Services. further solidify its position as a leading global with hues of red, white and blue dominating Mr. Simons’ frst collections will debut for the Fall lifestyle brand.” the catwalk. Calvin Klein's dependable style of 2017 season. As part of the creative strategy for the apparel tailored suits and neutral blouses was invigorated The appointment of Mr. Simons as Chief and accessories business, Calvin Klein also by brightly coloured pockets, see-through fabrics, Creative Offcer marks the implementation announced the hire of Pieter Mulier as Creative plastic coats and varsity sweater sleeves. of Calvin Klein’s new global creative strategy, Director, reporting directly to Mr. Simons. Mr. announced in April 2016, to unify all Calvin Klein Mulier will be responsible for executing Mr. Simons’ BRAND VALUES brands under one creative vision. The strategy creative and design vision for men’s and women’s The Calvin Klein brand has always embraced an comes as part of a global evolution of the Calvin ready to wear, as well as the bridge and better aesthetic focused on modern, urbane sensibilities, Klein brand, which began with the reacquisition of apparel lines and accessories. He will also manage focusing its design and delivering unique designs, the Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear all men’s and women’s design teams within the always faithful to its original aesthetics and style. businesses in 2013. Beverly Hills Polo Club Calvin Klein brand, under Mr. Simons’ leadership. answers their needs as well, which will lead to a www.appareluae.com very rapid growth in the years to come. PROMOTION The arrival of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Andy Warhol Death and Disaster Series Offcer signifes a momentous new chapter for The campaign features models wearing the SS17 Calvin Klein,” said Steve Shiffman, CEO of Calvin collection of Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT Klein, Inc. “Not since Mr. Klein himself was at the standing in an art museum featuring work by Andy CALVIN KLEIN company has it been led by one creative visionary, Warhol and Richard Prince and I am confdent that this decision will drive the Raf Simon’s frst collection for Calvin Klein l Calvin Klein has 14 stores across GCC. Calvin Klein brand and have a signifcant impact was presented at the New York Fashion Week. l Calvin Klein, inc. Chief Creative Officer Raf on its future. Raf’s exceptional contributions have Opening for the NYFW, the show featured both Simons collaborated with the XX for “I dare shaped and modernised fashion as we see it today Men’s and Women’s Collection. The Autumn/ you” music video and, under his direction, Calvin Klein will winter 2017 paid tribute to the United States .