The Calvin Klein woman is confident and secure enough in her own sex appeal to feel that she does not need to wear tight, low-cut clothes to enhance her curves or appeal. She will happily wear loose, more interesting and arty designs. Clothes that have circular seaming, graphic patterns, and crushed pleats. The type of clothes that front row, A-listers like Thandie Newton and our own Rose Byrne can look confident, calm and powerful in.
Francisco Costa’s Spring collection for Calvin Klein was this and more. Whilst current and modern, it managed to reflect and reference many childhood memories; From learning how to sew, a memory that was evoked with the use of rough hemlines and cut-out needle punched designs, to the memory of learning how to fold origami, reflected in the use of paperweight, slightly sheer fabrics that were textured, pleated and crushed. These fabrics created a feeling of lightness, ripples, air, and reflection upon nature, a theme that was extended by the use of natural, washed silks and even mohair.
Costa also managed to reflect upon yesteryear, and the Calvin Klein of the early nineties, when the designer and the house became iconic; a period where the campaigns were fronted by Kate Moss wearing sportswear and easy, casual clothing. This referencing was created to Costa’s easy dresses and sporty, layering.
The colour palette of grey, whites, porcelain, ivory, taupes, and muted pastel pink, aqua and yellow remained loyal to Calvin Klein’s classic feel. A feel that is perfect for the all American (or all Australian) woman to wear from the beach to evening cocktails. That is as long as you have a golden glow and the beach is in Newport or the Hamptons, and not somewhere flashy that requires colour, pattern and vibrancy like St Tropez or St Barts.