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London Fashion Week at 40: Balancing nostalgia and innovation in a changing industry

As London Fashion Week marks its 40th anniversary, it stands as both a beacon of innovation and a mirror reflecting the industry's evolution. The event's legacy, particularly its 1990s zenith, casts a long shadow over today's proceedings. In that era, the runways sizzled with the avant-garde visions of Alexander McQueen, the punk-infused...

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Nensi Dojaka unveils Calvin Klein collaboration at LFW

Albania-born, London-based emerging designer Nensi Dojaka, who has won the LVMH Prize and the BFC Foundation Prize, unveiled a collaboration with global fashion powerhouse Calvin Klein during her London Fashion Week spring/summer 2025 show. Against the Gothic Revival backdrop of the St Pancras Renaissance hotel, Dojaka merged her intricate and...

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Fredrik Olsson to join PVH as CEO of EMEA region

PVH Corp. has appointed Fredrik Olsson as CEO of PVH EMEA. Olsson, the company said in a release, will join the company in the fourth quarter and report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp. He will relocate to Amsterdam together with his family and be based in PVH’s EMEA regional headquarters office. Commenting on the new appointment, Larsson...

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Calvin Klein hopes to go viral a second time with Jeremy Allen White campaign

Anyone following fashion accounts on Instagram or other social media channels will have seen new images of actor Jeremy Allen White fronting Calvin Klein underwear. The New York-based star is the face of the brand’s newest campaign as the global fashion season returns in force in September. Directed and shot by Mert Alas, the campaign shows...

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PVH Q2 sales drop but earnings beat estimates

Second quarter revenue at PVH of 2.074 billion dollars decreased 6 percent or 5 percent on a constant currency basis, including a 3 percent decline resulting from the sale of the Heritage Brands women’s intimates business. The company’s EBIT on a GAAP basis increased to 174 million dollars, while EBIT on a non-GAAP basis was 189 million dollars,...

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Kate Gulliver joins PVH board of directors

PVH Corp. has appointed Kate Gulliver, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer at Wayfair Inc., to its board of directors, effective immediately. The company said in a statement that Gulliver has also been appointed to the board’s audit & risk management committee. Commenting on Gulliver’s appointment to the board, Stefan...

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Calvin Klein unveils new concept store in Paris

American designer brand Calvin Klein, owned by PVH, has unveiled a new global flagship store in Paris featuring its new ‘Chalk’ design concept to elevate the consumer experience. Located at 44 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, the 6,450 square foot flagship opens on Friday, June 14. It will offer the brand’s full apparel and lifestyle offering...

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Calvin Klein names new senior vice president of brand communications

American fashion house Calvin Klein, owned by PVH, has named season fashion executive Lila Staab its new senior vice president of brand communications and culture. Staab, who joins Calvin Klein on June 10, has more than over 20 years of experience, including leadership positions at Gucci, Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein, where she fostered...

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PVH raises earnings outlook, announces departure of Tommy Hilfiger CEO

First quarter revenue at PVH decreased 10 percent or 9 percent on a constant currency basis to 1.952 billion dollars, which exceeded guidance of a decrease of approximately 11 percent or 10 percent on a constant currency basis. PVH also announced that Martijn Hagman, CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe, will be leaving the company. He...

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What's next for Calvin Klein?

This week, Calvin Klein announced Veronica Leoni as the new creative director for its mainline collection, which was temporarily shuttered in 2018 after the unceremonious exit of Raf Simons. It makes good commercial sense that parent PVH wants to rekindle the high-end line, but the group is not a luxury operator and will have to balance Leoni’s...

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Calvin Klein appoints Veronica Leoni as creative director of Collection

PVH-owned Calvin Klein has announced the appointment of 2023 LVMH Prize finalist Veronica Leoni as creative director of Collection, with her debut to come autumn 2025. In the role, Leoni, who is also the founder of premium ready-to-wear label Quira, has been tasked with designing “the ultimate representation” of the Calvin Klein brand. She will...

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PVH shares plunge after trading announcement

Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein parent PVH Corp. experienced a significant 20 percent drop in its shares during late trading following the release of its full-year sales guidance, which failed to meet market expectations. The group anticipates a decline in revenue for the year by 6 to 7 percent, in contrast to a 2 percent increase recorded last...