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Calvin Klein unveils new concept store in Paris

American designer brand Calvin Klein, owned by PVH, has unveiled a new global flagship store in Paris featuring its new ‘Chalk’ design concept to elevate the consumer experience. Located at 44 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, the 6,450 square foot flagship opens on Friday, June 14. It will offer the brand’s full apparel and lifestyle offering...

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Calvin Klein names new senior vice president of brand communications

American fashion house Calvin Klein, owned by PVH, has named season fashion executive Lila Staab its new senior vice president of brand communications and culture. Staab, who joins Calvin Klein on June 10, has more than over 20 years of experience, including leadership positions at Gucci, Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein, where she fostered...

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PVH raises earnings outlook, announces departure of Tommy Hilfiger CEO

First quarter revenue at PVH decreased 10 percent or 9 percent on a constant currency basis to 1.952 billion dollars, which exceeded guidance of a decrease of approximately 11 percent or 10 percent on a constant currency basis. PVH also announced that Martijn Hagman, CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe, will be leaving the company. He...

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What's next for Calvin Klein?

This week, Calvin Klein announced Veronica Leoni as the new creative director for its mainline collection, which was temporarily shuttered in 2018 after the unceremonious exit of Raf Simons. It makes good commercial sense that parent PVH wants to rekindle the high-end line, but the group is not a luxury operator and will have to balance Leoni’s...

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Calvin Klein appoints Veronica Leoni as creative director of Collection

PVH-owned Calvin Klein has announced the appointment of 2023 LVMH Prize finalist Veronica Leoni as creative director of Collection, with her debut to come autumn 2025. In the role, Leoni, who is also the founder of premium ready-to-wear label Quira, has been tasked with designing “the ultimate representation” of the Calvin Klein brand. She will...

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PVH shares plunge after trading announcement

Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein parent PVH Corp. experienced a significant 20 percent drop in its shares during late trading following the release of its full-year sales guidance, which failed to meet market expectations. The group anticipates a decline in revenue for the year by 6 to 7 percent, in contrast to a 2 percent increase recorded last...

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Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein parent PVH projects weak outlook

PVH projects fiscal 2024 revenue to decrease 6 percent to 7 percent on current and constant exchange basis compared to 2023 , inclusive of a 2 percent reduction related to the sale of the Heritage Brands women’s intimates business and a 1 percent reduction from the 53rd week in 2023. First quarter revenue is also expected to decrease...

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ASA reverses decision on FKA Twigs’ Calvin Klein ad

Following monumental backlash at its decision to ban the ad, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that it has reversed its opinion that a Calvin Klein campaign featuring FKA Twigs was “sexually explicit”. As such, the watchdog has revoked its ban on the ad after what it said was “careful thought” that led to the conclusion...

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Fashion and the Super Bowl: A run down of the industry’s most impactful commercials

The final picks for the Super Bowl, the National Football League’s (NFL) championship event, are beginning to narrow down. Next to this, brands that have snapped up a famously prime ad spot during the game are also preparing to unveil their always highly anticipated commercials. Now worth around seven million dollars, these 30-second slots are...

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FKA Twigs responds to Calvin Klein campaign image ban: 'double standards'

FKA Twigs has defended Calvin Klein's campaign image that has been banned in the UK. The ad was labeled "too sexualising" by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK's independent regulator of advertising in all media. The image shows FKA Twigs in an open denim shirt, showing the side of her buttocks and half of a breast. The...

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Calvin Klein to restructure European operations, job losses expected

Calvin Klein is understood to be planning a restructuring of its European operations amid an ongoing strategy to refocus on the US business, with staff layoffs expected. The premium label has its sights set on a renewed global structure through the revamp, led by global president Eva Serrano, who had joined the company in March 2023 and now...

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A Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA Twigs is banned

A Calvin Klein advertisement featuring British singer and performance artist FKA Twigs has been banned following complaints about its "overly sexualized" content. The poster displayed FKA Twigs in a denim shirt drawn halfway around her body, revealing a portion of her buttocks and half of one breast, accompanied by the text "Calvins or nothing."...