Heron Preston Is Helping Design the Future of Calvin Klein

In 2016, Calvin Klein attempted a grand experiment. The label appointed beloved Belgian designer Raf Simons as its chief creative officer, giving him “unprecedented” control and pushing toward a new high-end, fashion-focused vision. The experiment didn’t go quite as planned, with Simons and Calvin Klein “amicably” parting ways after just two years, to the tune of a reported $21 million loss in year-over-year sales. After the dust had settled, the general consensus was that the general public had little interest in seeing Calvin Klein rebranded as capital-F fashion. The people wanted boxers, and maybe some T-shirts and jeans. The brand… Read Full Article