Calvin Klein FW25: Ready to play the big game?

Echoes of nostalgia is the first thing that popped on our minds the moment we saw Calvin Klein's new Fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection. The brand definitely seems to return to timeless redux and the brand's roots which are not any other than the 90s minimalism.

Sure, there appears to be an urban modernity that frames the clothing pieces, but for me it’s an image of mum and dad returning from work (I’m a 90s kid, yes). Maybe a more self-centered mum with tons of corporate american fashion inspo and a dad that would more likely be the uncle who’s visiting from the US, but still. It’s giving effortless but not messy. The vibe was pure, effortlessly elegant and powerful, keeping a balance between tailoring and fluidity.

Craftmanship, quality of fabrics and the construction itself were the focus of the details portrayed through the collection. After Raf Simons stepped out of the role and due to disagreements on the inside, the brand seized producing the glam of fashion shows, Calvin Klein kinda confirmed the obvious, at least to us: that it was all about quality; not about glam and Page Six; but about stitches and durability. Not that it was unexpected, but, in order for the brand to emphasise the above, they had imbued the collection with a monochromatic allure and a pristine geometry in the designs. An urban colour spectrum including charcoal grey, deep navy, earthy tones, with soft camel and siena were supporting the balanced structure of strictness and fluidity of the clothes. 

Veronica Leoni, the first female creative director of the brand, presented her debut collection last Friday, under the eyes of Kate Moss, one of the brand’s most collaborative modelling faces during the 90s, Calvin Klein himself and Christy Turlington. Leoni respects the brand’s heritage and that has been made obvious through her debut. 

The biggest question now is if Calvin Klein is ready to play big. Or maybe it should have remained a brand with historic shows and a legacy that we commoners knew because of its quality and the denim moments it provided us with?

Till next time!