After 6 long years, Calvin Klein has returned to NYFW

After a six-year absence from the NYFW runway, Calvin Klein makes a striking comeback as Veronica Leonie presents her debut AW collection for the brand. This collection serves as a powerful rebirth, honouring the brand’s legacy of timeless minimalism while charting a bold new direction for the future.

In an era dominated by quiet luxury and a trend cycle that leans heavily towards minimalism, the timing couldn’t be more perfect for Calvin Klein’s re-emergence. Raf Simons, who once helmed the brand, even nodded to his tenure with a reference to his iconic Calvin Klin cowboy boots in the recent Prada AW25 Men’s show. For Calvin Klein, the moment is now, and Leonie’s collection effortlessly captures the brand’s core essence while pushing it forward.

Leonie’s approach is elegantly simple—staying true to the sporty-chic and minimalist sensibilities that made Calvin Klein an icon, yet ensuring it resonanates with today’s fashion-head audience. The collection’s palette, dominated by the brand’s signature neutrals—black, granite, and moongrey—perfectly complements the sharp, sculptural tailoring, creating a harmonious balance between subtlety and boldness. This collection celebrates the space between softness and strength, a space where tenderness intersects with unspoken power. It is a return of the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy era of cool, chic style.

“As a designer, I have always been deeply inspired by Calvin Klein, and the chance to write this next chapter for the brand is a one-of-a-kind opportunity,” said Veronica Leoni. “My goal is to define an ultimate and definitive expression of monumental minimalism and pureness through shape and craft, bringing Mr. Klein’s original vision and distinctive approach into the current day.”

Leonie’s collection signals the dawn of a new era for Calvin Klein, one we’re all very excited for. As Leonie continues to evolve the brand, it’s clear that her vision will not only honour the past but shape the future of modern luxury. In a world where less is more, Calvin Klein remains the epitome of elegance.