ck one Fragrance turns into apparel brand

Calvin Klein, Inc., along with Calvin Klein Fragrances, a unit of Coty Prestige, and Warnaco Inc., which owns and operates Calvin Klein Underwear and is the global licensee for Calvin Klein jeans Denim Jeans and Swimwear, announced that Warnaco will launch a new lifestyle Apparel brand of contemporary men’s and women’s jeanswear, underwear, and swimwear under the existing fragrance brand name ‘ck one.’ This new apparel line will take inspiration from the globally recognized ck one unisex fragrance brand and will be supported by a new global marketing and advertising campaign.

The ck one Spring 2011 offering will be available at retail in January 2011. It is planned that these new lines will be available in Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Underwear and Calvin Klein Jeans retail stores, as well as major department and specialty stores around the world. The new offerings have already received a very positive reaction from retailers.

 

 

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Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style

Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style an inspiring and historically import fashion exhibition drawn from the private wardrobe and couture collection of international model Tatiana Sorokko makes its U.S. debut, September 16 at Phoenix Art Museum. Spanning the 20th century through, the exhibition is an engaging look at works by legendary designers and fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, James Galanos, Ralph Rucci and Vivienne Westwood.

Tatiana Sorokko was among the first Russian models to achieve international success after Perestroika. Moving from Moscow to Paris in 1990, she walked the runways for major designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, Issey Miyake, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein. For over a decade, Sorokko graced the covers and editorial pages of European and American magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Elle and Cosmopolitan. Her influence as an international style setter and taste maker extends well beyond the runway; Sorokko was named to the International Top 100 Best Dressed list by American Vogue in 2000 and the Best Dressed Women of All Time list by Harper's Bazaar in 2007.

Extending the Runway is a celebration of Sorokko's international fashion career, her trendsetting vision and unique style. The installation encompasses two Museum galleries and features 60 garments and accessories by Balenciaga, Balmain, Comme des Garcons, Fortuny, Ferre, Halston, Hermes, Madame Gres, Patou, Paquin, Ungaro and Yamamoto, among others

 

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Calvin Klein falls in love with Lara Stone

Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, unveiled the company’s Fall 2010 global advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, and Calvin Klein Jeans, which will each be seen in a mix of media around the world later this fall.

Model Lara Stone -- considered to be one of today’s most high profile models -- will be featured exclusively in the Fall 2010 advertising campaigns for each of the Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, and Calvin Klein Jeans global advertising campaigns.

Ms. Stone, who has a long-standing relationship with the house, was featured exclusively on the Calvin Klein Collection runway for the Spring 2007 show and walked again in the brands’ Fall 2008 show, before appearing in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein Jeans (Fall 2007), and ck Calvin Klein beauty (Fall 2008). She has been photographed by many of today’s most important photographers and has been featured on the covers of the world’s most prestigious fashion magazines, including numerous international Vogue covers (France, UK, Italy, and Japan), as well as covers of French ELLE, V, i-D, Numero, LOVE, and W. Ms. Stone is currently ranked as the #1 female fashion model in the world by the industry website, Models.com.

The Fall 2010 global print advertising campaign for women’s Calvin Klein Collection was shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Los Angeles, California and features Ms. Stone, in a stark, androgynous, black and white setting.

The ck Calvin Klein Fall 2010 advertising campaign was photographed by Fabien Baron in San Pedro, California on the site of a former factory, and features Ms. Stone, alongside models Abbey Lee Kershaw, Christopher Michaut, Oleg Antosik, and Chinese model, Yin. An old industrial factory served as the backdrop for the campaign, setting the tone for the film noir inspired imagery, which will be featured in global print and outdoor advertising across Europe, Japan, and Asia.

The Fall 2010 global print and outdoor advertising campaign for Calvin Klein Jeans was shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Los Angeles, California, and features Ms. Stone with several male models, including A.J., Sid Ellisdon, Grayson Vaughan, and Eric Anderson. The bold black and white imagery features the brands’ latest introduction, Calvin Klein Jeans X, a new jean engineered to enhance and maximize aesthetics in a sultry way, with a lean and slim silhouette.

Additionally, the Fall 2010 global print campaign for men’s Calvin Klein Collection was shot by renowned photographer Steven Klein in New York City and features model David Agbodji. Mr. Agbodji most recently appeared in the Spring 2010 advertising campaign for the brand and opened and closed the men’s Spring 2010 and Fall 2010 runway shows.

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CK’s multi-brand runway show features 100 looks from fall

Calvin Klein Inc announced that the company’s Creative Directors – Francisco Costa (women’s Calvin Klein Collection), Italo Zucchelli (men’s Calvin Klein Collection), and Kevin Carrigan (ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans) – traveled to China to host a multi-brand runway show this past weekend. The event featured 100 looks from the Fall 2010 apparel and accessories lines on more than 70 models from around the world for a vip audience that spanned the worlds of fashion, art, sports, and media.

Joining Messrs. Costa, Zucchelli, and Carrigan, were Tom Murry, President & CEO, Calvin Klein, Inc., and many other notables including actress Eva Mendes, Hidetoshi Nakata, Lim Soo Jung, Liu Ye, Du Juan, Chinese pop band, SuperVC, Georgina Wilson, and Fernando Marcos “Borgy” Manotoc – all of whom were wardrobed by Calvin Klein Collection.

Those in attendance who were wardrobed by ck Calvin Klein included Taiwanese actor/model Ethan Ruan and supermodel Liu Wen, who closed the show and is currently featured in the ck Calvin Klein Spring 2010 advertising campaign.

Other notables in attendance included Lilin Wong, Zheng Gang, Veronica Chou, Jacqueline Zhao Jun, Jing Xing, Han Feng, Qiu Hao, Lu Kun, Bo Soong, B6, Zero Lin, Trevor Lai, Yang Yaqi, Samuel Bourdin, Hua Shen Xian, She Ya Jing, Yang Zi, Luo Yi, Sun Zhe, Su Mang, Grant Pearce, Christina Ong, Beng Seng Ong, and Formula One’s Bernie Ecclestone.

The event also marked the launch of Calvin Klein X Underwear, the latest offering to be introduced globally from Calvin Klein Underwear. Famed Japanese soccer star Hidetoshi Nakata – one of the four high-profile athletes and actors featured in the brands’ new global advertising campaign – hosted the official after-party, in a space adjacent to the presentation which had been transformed for the evening, while New York DJ Stretch Armstrong led the music for the evening.

The event featured a special installation with 20 live underwear models impactfully positioned throughout the industrial space on red scissor lifts, against a backdrop of oversized video screens playing the new Calvin Klein X Underwear video – also featuring American actors Kellan Lutz, Mehcad Brooks and Spanish tennis star, Fernando Verdasco.

The invitation-only event was held at Bund 1919, a landmark building and former textile factory, situated on the scenic Huangpu River in the Wu Song area of the Baoshan district in Shanghai.

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Show your love for fashion at Pure this Valentines Day

This Valentines Day show your love for fashion at Pure London. Taking place from 14th – 16th February at London Olympia, it is a must visit for all retailers and buyers.

Buyers will have the opportunity to browse over 900 British and international brands all in one place. Gearing up for the show, Pure London will continue to play host to the worlds most creative design talents and established brands presenting a line up of unbeatable Autumn/Winter 2011 collections.

Already signed this season is top designer Calvin Klein, quintessentially British knitwear from John Smedley and with her fabulous new handbag range, Zandra Rhodes.

Source hand selected designer labels, bridge collections, premium young fashion brands, ethical fashion, as well as the largest selection of accessories and footwear in the UK.

Pure London will be once again be the number one hunting ground for all buyers and retailers.

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