Ad Campaign | Francisco Costa For Calvin Klein X Macy’s
Calvin Klein’s Creative Director, Francisco Costa will be designing a capsule collection for Macy’s (first told you about it here) and here are the campaign shots for the fun flirt dress collection.
The “Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein” campaign was shot by photographer Cliff Watts on location in São Paulo, Brazil and stars Brazilian model, Izabel Goulart. Photographed on the grounds of the Museu Brasileiro da Escultura – known as the MuBE, or the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture.
As previously announced by Macy’s, Brasil: A Magical Journey is Macy’s bold and colourful spring celebration spotlighting Brazilian design and culture throughout its stores across the country now through mid-July. The Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein dresses are currently available in 85 select Macy’s stores nationwide, as well as on-line in the US, exclusively at macys.com. Prices range from $135 to $180.
Photos: Calvin Klein
Fashion News | Francisco Costa For Calvin Klein X Macy’s
Calvin Klein Inc. has recently announced that they’ll be joining the group of growing designers designing a capsule collection for a fast fashion department store.
The special edition capsule collection marks Francisco Costa’s first dress offering for a national retailer. The women’s Creative Director’s, collection will be called, “A Magical Journey to Brasil,” a colourful spring line highlighting Costa’s Brazilian heritage.
“I am excited and proud to participate in Macy’s special campaign highlighting my native Brazil,” says Costa. “This fresh, youthful line of dresses reflects both my roots and the modern, yet timeless spirit of Calvin Klein.”
Influenced by modern Brazilian architecture, the dresses feature pure lines and clean shapes for an effortless look. The fluid crepe and jersey silhouettes are offered in a vibrant palette of guava, orange clay, and warm cocoa, inspired by Brazil’s sunsets and natural environment, as well as the brand’s signature neutrals – marble, cement, steel, iron, and black. Contemporary details, like delicate belts with silver tone clasps, are seen throughout the line. Retail prices for the dresses are expected to range from $135 to $180.
The Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein dresses will be unveiled as part of the initiative on May 15th at the Macy’s Herald Square flagship in New York City, and in more than 80 Macy’s stores nationwide. The line will also be available for purchase on-line in the U.S. exclusively at macys.com.
Photo: Calvin Klein
Event | Calvin Klein Fall 2012 In New York
Calvin Klein Inc. held a presentation in New York, featuring the Fall 2012 Calvin Kleinmen’s and women’s sportswear, tailored clothing, dresses, jeans wear, performance, outerwear, underwear, footwear, accessories, watches and jewelry, as well as the new ck one color cosmetics.
Calvin Klein’s Global Creative Director, Kevin Carrigan. (Love him, when he was here for the Calvin Klein launch at Fairview Mall we so hit it off!)
Inspired by modern city life, the sportswear was graphic and textured in an iconic palette of black and bone. For the complementing accessories, it was all about the sophisticated clutch and boot. The sultry mood of the season was enhanced with the new ‘Liquid Metal’ offering from Calvin Klein Jeans, which includes precious metal inspired denims for women and edgy, leather coated styles for men. A sleek assortment of ck Calvin Klein watches and jewelry, which celebrate their fifteenth anniversary this year, added a polished refinement. Fall 2012 also introduced Calvin Klein Push Positive, an innovative push-up providing a superior fit in a complete range of vivid hues and classic neutrals.
For the global launch of the ck one color cosmetics line, a beauty bar filled with the vibrant products was set up opposite stations with the brand’s newly named makeup artists – Jodie Boland, Kristi Matamoros, and Hung Vanngo – demonstrating the line’s ‘look real,’ ‘define yourself’ and ‘add intensity’ concepts.
Ad Campaign | Calvin Klein Jeans S/S 2012
Yes, because we’re all lounging by a watery coast in our brightly hued jeans everyday. Love, Klein’s sexed up ads! It’s like a Calvin Klein week here on Fashionights, yesterday I showed you the men’s BOLD underwear and the Collection ads; today, the brand’s diffusion label!
Mert & Marcus photograph the Calvin Klein Jeans Spring/Summer 2012 ad campaign starring Lara Stone, Joan Smalls, Arran Sly, Toni Garrn, Matthew Terry, and Myles Crosby. The campaign is styled by Karl Templer with art direction by Fabien Baron.
Photos: Calvin Klein
Ad Campaign | Calvin Klein Collection S/S 2012
Lara Stone and Tyson Ballou are the faces of Calvin Klein Collection S/S 2012. Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott; the twosome are styled by Karl Templer with art direction by Fabien Baron.
Ad Campaign | Calvin Klein Underwear Man S/S 2012
No one sells sex like Calvin Klein does. The original creator of sexual advertisement presents us the Spring 2012 men’s underwear campaign in the middle of the dessert. Well hi, I’d work out there if models, Arran Sly, Matthew Terry, Chris Garavaglia, and Myles Crosby were always there as um, suport…
Steven Klein lenses the steamy shoot and is styled by Karl Templer with art direction by Fabien Baron.
Photos: Calvin Klein
Shopping | Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2012
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I whipped up a few gift ideas for both men & women. Hope they help!
Marc Jacobs’ classic Lola fragrance gets a revamp with this OH, LOLA! on the go! The flirty facet of the original LOLA is always just a spray away with the OH LOLA! Marc Jacobs Purse Spray. Wrapped in a feminine flower print, the toteable spray twists to reveal a sprayer for use. OH LOLA! Eau de Parfume Purse Spray 20 ML $45. Available exclusively at Bay Stores across Canada February 2012.
Another classic gets an injection of variety. Calvin Klein Eternity for men Summer is sure favourite for the warmer weather. Light, vigorous and fresh. The top notes include a citrus mix, mint, coriander, watermelon and ocean air accord. Star anise, galbanum, and lily of the valley are in the heart, placed on cedar, patchouli and amber. $60 CDN
You can’t go wrong with Tiffany & Co. So here are some great pendant’s that vary in metals and price range. Paloma’s Venezia Goldoni heart pendant in white gold with diamonds $3,200 CDN, Paloma’s Venezia Goldoni heart pendant in 18K yellow gold $990 CDN, Paloma’s Venezia Goldoni heart pendant in yellow gold with diamonds $3,200 CDN and Paloma’s Venezia Goldoni heart pendant in sterling silver, $195 CDN
Collection | Calvin Klein Collection Man F/W 12/13
Calvin Klein’s Italo Zucchelli showcased the men’s Fall 2012 collection with a wide variety of textures, fabrics and the brand’s signature colour palettes.
Calvin Klein’s modern classicism is ever prevalent and Zucchelli pushed this aesthetic in every piece throughout the collection - from the exagerrated coats, full bodied suits and relaxed pants. And can we please discuss his use of fabrication - cashmere, mohair and especially the alligator!
Editorial | ‘A New Dawn’ i-D Magazine #314
I normally blog about the most recent editorials and magazine covers, but I stepped back a couple issues with i-D magazine’s Pick Me Up issue #314.
Clément Chabernaud & Natasha Poly star in the story A New Dawn, photographed by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Olivier Rizzo. The sultry duo wear pieces by Jil Sander.
Sexy, sexy - and I love Clément’s scruff! So hot!
Photographer, Justin Wu takes on a new project, something different from the typical high paced behind the scenes model shorts during the world’s Fashion Weeks.
Wu directs and produces his latest film titled, ETHOS - starring model/actor, Nick Bateman. The local Toronto model has taken part in various LGFW shows, stared as the face for an Abercrombie & Fitch ad campaign and walked & modeled events in good old Toronto. [Edited]
I’ve spent many shows backstage, filming and snapping shots and never once has he ever been approachable, let alone amicable. [That approachability factor has since changed see how Bateman & I discussed this] Asides modeling and acting, Bateman holds the title as a world martial arts champion. [Edited]
Special shout out to Danny Nguyen who was the set photographer for the shoot - rising star, so keep your eye on him! Oh, and while you’re at it, follow him on Twitter.
Video Source: Justin Wu
Edited December 28, 2011
This post has since been edited due to my choice words of arrogance, cockiness & jackass because Bateman himself approached me regarding the post and apologized for any past moments of social misconduct and I did too for saying what I said. I know, I’ve never gone back to edit anything in my past years, but it really struck a cord in me that Bateman had the balls to resolve the misconception and I both admire and respect that. Especially how many of you know me always being portrayed as a jerk myself when I’m far from it. Actually…kidding!
Shopping | Holiday Gift Guide 2011
The holidays are here and I’ve got an assortment of gift ideas for you to potentially give to that last person on your list you have no idea what to get! Whether it’s the hostess with the mostest or difficult-to-please coworker, I’m providing practical, fashion forward items!
Umbro releases it’s capsule Speciali 92 collection -celebrating it’s 20th anniversary of its iconic football boot. First up the classic silhouette of the Anthem Jacketis reinvented and crafted from soft leather. The jacket features flat knit rib trim on the collar and a tonal black Umbro double diamond logo on the chest. In addition, the lining features a digital print which details key Speciali moments.
I had to incorporate another item from the ultra-limited edition collection (some items are numbered only up to 92 like the ball and 1992 like the leather shoe) next up a soft leather weekend bag with alloy studs on the base to protect the full grain leather. The bag also has an interior screen, printed with iconic Speciali moments in soccer history. Speciali ’92 is available at Umbro online, In2Sports in the GTA and will soon be available on their website www.in2sports.ca - and they ship nationwide!
This Holiday Season, give the gift of celebration in a bottle with Campari and Aperol! These trendy Italian aperitifs are a unique gift alternative to a bottle of wine or champagne, giving your host or hostess a chance to try something new.
For the host with a sophisticated palate, Campari served on the rocks with a splash of soda is a classic Italian concoction that is both luxe and refreshing. This delicious, red bitter was developed in 1860 and is still served in its original bottle! Aperol, Italy’s #1 spirit is brand spanking new to the Canadian market. Slightly bittersweet, Aperol is perfect for the Holidays with its unique citrus taste. Be sure to tell your hostess to try Aperol’s signature drink, the Spritz (a mix of equal parts Aperol, Prosecco and soda). Nothing says, “thanks for your hospitality” quite like an elegant bottle of Aperol!
If you boys have that special someone that is willing to dish out a little more for you then Calvin Klein’s line of timeless watches would be a good option. The ck city watch is understated elegance - with an over-sized rose gold PVD case and traditional brown leather strap. Suggested retail price: $295 available at independent fine jewelry retailers and select The Bay stores.
Event | Calvin Klein Store Launch With Joe Jonas
Tucked away in Toronto’s north eastern corner where Fairview Mall is located, Calvin Klein decided to open their latest store. With added publicity thanks to Joe Jonas the opening was pandemonium! This marks the third Calvin Klein retail location in Canada, (previously in Marché Central in Montreal and Heartland Town Centre, also here in Ontario), with a total of forty (yes, 40!!) stores planned to be opened in the next five years! Ambitious, Calvin Klein, especially with a flailing retail market! But I have faith in anything Klein!
Calvin Klein’s Global Creative Director, Kevin Carrigan (whom we totally hit it off as friends), and Calvin Klein Inc.’s President & CEO, Tom Murray were also on hand to celebrate the grand opening! The new Calvin Klein store spans over 6,100 square feet, and offers a full range of men’s and women’s apparel, jeanswear, underwear and accessories, footwear, eyewear and fragrance. The men’s and women’s sportswear and jeanswear offerings are all designed under the direction of Kevin Carrigan.
The store interior follows the new concept design for Calvin Klein stores. The unique spaces are multi-dimensional and incorporate sleek materials with rich, tactile finishes and black and white coloration throughout, in keeping with the brands’ over-arching aesthetic.
The Calvin Klein team sent over a town car for me and it whisked me from one of my Starbucks locations up to Fairview Mall. Having never been to Fairview I wasn’t sure what to expect from the mall, but from what I briefly saw it looked pretty fresh! But I was one of the first media outlets to arrive and I saw the line up of, mostly girls in front of the store - some waiting since 5:00 AM that morning. I entered the store, but to some gasps of outrage and complaints from the girls waiting behind me. I giggled.
Unfortunately for me, Jonas who was performing after 6 that evening, (and my car was scheduled to drive me back into the city at 6) had to miss him take the stage and getting out of the store wasn’t as easy as getting out! The 150 girls that received wrist bands to get in were inside around 6 and the unfortunate hundreds more that weren’t allowed in, clammered the security and the front of the store! Below is the sea of girls, body guards had to escort me out of! Not going to lie it was pretty awesome scream out “Joe!!” to me when the doors opened, I was just like, “I’m not Joe girls!” I had my sunglasses on so I guess when your 14 and extremely excited I look like Joe?!
I’ll have more pictures sent with me in and around the store later - look out for that post!
Photos: George Pimentel
