• Latest
RAF SIMONS TAKES OVER CALVIN KLEIN

RAF SIMONS TAKES OVER CALVIN KLEIN

August 2, 2016
Beyoncé is the Cover Star of VOGUE France April 2023 Issue

Beyoncé is the Cover Star of VOGUE France April 2023 Issue

March 27, 2023
Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn Takes The Streets of New York

Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn Takes The Streets of New York

March 27, 2023
The Best Curling Techniques for Short Hair: Tips and Tricks

The Best Curling Techniques for Short Hair: Tips and Tricks

March 27, 2023
VERSACE Introduces the Signature Trigreca Sneakers

VERSACE Introduces the Signature Trigreca Sneakers

March 27, 2023
Jeremy Scott is Leaving MOSCHINO

Jeremy Scott’s Fashion Revolution: What’s Next for the Iconic Designer?

March 24, 2023
ZIMMERMANN

Cara Taylor Models ZIMMERMANN Summer 2023 Swim Collection

March 24, 2023
Gucci Horsebit 1955

Halle Bailey, Hanni & Julia Garner Model Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag Collection

March 24, 2023
ZARA

Iselin Steiro Models ZARA Spring Summer 2023 Trench Collection

March 24, 2023
Beyonce

BEYONCÉ Parts Ways with ADIDAS

March 24, 2023
Fendi Peekaboo

Naomi Campbell is the Face of Fendi Peekaboo Bag Collection

March 23, 2023
Want to Work in Fashion? Here’s How to Get Started

Want to Work in Fashion? Here’s How to Get Started

March 23, 2023
Massimo Dutti Limited Edition Spring Summer 2023 Collection

Massimo Dutti Limited Edition Spring Summer 2023 Collection

March 23, 2023
DSCENE
  • LATEST
  • FASHION
    • Ad Campaigns
      • Spring Summer 2023 Campaigns
      • Fall Winter 2022.23 Campaigns
    • Collections
      • Fall Winter 2023.24 Womenswear
      • Fall Winter 2023.24 Menswear
      • Pre-Fall 2023
      • Spring Summer 2023 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2023 Menswear
      • Resort 2023
      • Couture Collections
      • Bridal Collections
      • Capsule Collections
    • Lookbooks
    • Backstage
    • Street Style
  • MAGAZINES
    • DSCENE Magazine
    • MMSCENE Magazine
    • EDITORIAL
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Interviews
  • TRAVEL
  • ART
    • Art
    • Design
      • Furniture
    • Architecture
      • Interior Design
  • DIRECTORY
    • Agencies
      • Creative Talent Agencies
      • Modelling Agencies
    • Brands
    • Photographers
    • Fashion Stylists
    • Hair Stylists
    • Makeup Artists
    • Female Models
    • Male Models
  • SHOP
No Result
View All Result
DSCENE
  • LATEST
  • FASHION
    • Ad Campaigns
      • Spring Summer 2023 Campaigns
      • Fall Winter 2022.23 Campaigns
    • Collections
      • Fall Winter 2023.24 Womenswear
      • Fall Winter 2023.24 Menswear
      • Pre-Fall 2023
      • Spring Summer 2023 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2023 Menswear
      • Resort 2023
      • Couture Collections
      • Bridal Collections
      • Capsule Collections
    • Lookbooks
    • Backstage
    • Street Style
  • MAGAZINES
    • DSCENE Magazine
    • MMSCENE Magazine
    • EDITORIAL
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Interviews
  • TRAVEL
  • ART
    • Art
    • Design
      • Furniture
    • Architecture
      • Interior Design
  • DIRECTORY
    • Agencies
      • Creative Talent Agencies
      • Modelling Agencies
    • Brands
    • Photographers
    • Fashion Stylists
    • Hair Stylists
    • Makeup Artists
    • Female Models
    • Male Models
  • SHOP
No Result
View All Result
DSCENE
No Result
View All Result
SSENSE GLOBAL

RAF SIMONS TAKES OVER CALVIN KLEIN

August 2, 2016
in Calvin Klein, Design, Fashion, Raf Simons
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

RAF-02

SSENSE GLOBAL

Only moments ago Calvin Klein, Inc. has made official the Appointment of Fashion Designer Raf Simons as the Chief Creative Officer of the Calvin Klein Brand. Following months of speculations and rumours which quite frankly since the departure of the Designers Francisco Costa & Italo Zucchelli have all pointed in the direction of Simons.

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 Officer, Mr. Simons will oversee all aspects of Design, Global Marketing and Communications, and Visual Creative Services. Mr. Simons’ first collections will debut for the Fall 2017 season. The appointment of Mr. Simons as Chief Creative Officer marks the implementation of Calvin Klein’s new global creative strategy, announced in April 2016, to unify all Calvin Klein brands under one creative vision. The strategy comes as part of a global evolution of the Calvin Klein brand, which began with the reacquisition of the Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear businesses in 2013. As Calvin Klein looks to grow the brand to $10 billion in global retail sales, this new leadership is intended to further strengthen the brand’s premium positioning worldwide and pave the way for future long-term global growth. – from Calvin Klein, Inc.

The new appointment is close to home for the American label, with appointed the famed Belgian designer at the helm the aesthetic of the house is in safe hands. Italo Zucchelli who tailored the contemporary crisp lines of Calvin Klein Collection has for years been part of the Jil Sander atelier, nevertheless Raf Simons himself was the creative director of Sander’s house for more than a season. 

The arrival of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer signifies a momentous new chapter for Calvin Klein, Not since Mr. Klein himself was at the company has it been led by one creative visionary, and I am confident that this decision will drive the Calvin Klein brand and have a significant impact on its future. Raf’s exceptional contributions have shaped and modernized fashion as we see it today and, under his direction, Calvin Klein will further solidify its position as a leading global lifestyle brand.” –  from Steve Shiffman, CEO of Calvin Klein, Inc.

Furthermore the label is to also enlist Pieter Mulier as Creative Director,  who will work directly with Simons. Mr. Mulier will be in charge of executing Mr. Simons’ creative and design vision for men’s and women’s ready to wear and apparel lines and accessories.  Mulier is also to  manage all men’s and women’s design teams within the Calvin Klein brand, under Mr. Simons’ leadership.

 

Tags: Top Stories

Related Posts

Beyonce
adidas

BEYONCÉ Parts Ways with ADIDAS

March 24, 2023
Want to Work in Fashion? Here’s How to Get Started
Design Business

Want to Work in Fashion? Here’s How to Get Started

March 23, 2023
Things to Keep In Mind When Wearing Backless Dresses
Fashion

Things to Keep In Mind When Wearing Backless Dresses

March 22, 2023
CALVIN KLEIN
Ad Campaigns

Blackpink’s Jennie, Kendall Jenner + More for CALVIN KLEIN

March 16, 2023
SSENSE GLOBAL

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

DSCENE

DSCENE is curated as a daily art, design, fashion & lifestyle destination. DSCENE is non-for-profit fashion and culture basis organization which aims at further development of research on DSCENE values, as well as on providing educational services. Home of magazine editions DSCENE and MMSCENE – find out more in our about section.

Subscribe Our Newsletter

© 2023 DSCENE Publishing. All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • LATEST
  • FASHION
    • Ad Campaigns
      • Spring Summer 2023 Campaigns
      • Fall Winter 2022.23 Campaigns
    • Collections
      • Fall Winter 2023.24 Womenswear
      • Fall Winter 2023.24 Menswear
      • Pre-Fall 2023
      • Spring Summer 2023 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2023 Menswear
      • Resort 2023
      • Couture Collections
      • Bridal Collections
      • Capsule Collections
    • Lookbooks
    • Backstage
    • Street Style
  • MAGAZINES
    • DSCENE Magazine
    • MMSCENE Magazine
    • EDITORIAL
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Interviews
  • TRAVEL
  • ART
    • Art
    • Design
      • Furniture
    • Architecture
      • Interior Design
  • DIRECTORY
    • Agencies
      • Creative Talent Agencies
      • Modelling Agencies
    • Brands
    • Photographers
    • Fashion Stylists
    • Hair Stylists
    • Makeup Artists
    • Female Models
    • Male Models
  • SHOP
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.