When Veronica Leoni, the newly appointed artistic director of Calvin Klein, unveiled her F/W 25 collection in February in NYC, the style world was abuzz with pleasure. Not solely was it the primary time Calvin Klein had proven within the metropolis since 2018, but it surely was additionally Leoni’s inaugural assortment. Insiders celebrated her skillful mixture of recent innovation and understated but stylish coolness, whereas honoring Calvin Klein’s legacy of American simplicity. All of the reward left style folks eagerly ready to see what Leoni would do subsequent. Yesterday, that anticipation culminated in a lovely showcase for S/S 26.
Going down on the Brant Basis in NYC, the Calvin Klein present was a star-studded occasion. A-list attendees, together with Rosalía, Lily Collins, and Solange Knowles, have been there to help Leoni’s sophomore assortment. Talking of the gathering, it targeted on and mastered sensual minimalism, beginning with monochromatic black, white, and beige outfits, a few of which included thin-strap sculpted attire paired with modest headscarves and leather-based loafers or boots. Alternatively, tailor-made pants and shorts have been styled with low, rounded-neck blazers that featured delicate bras peeking out from the highest. Lengthy fringe attire and pops of inexperienced, pink, and pink added persona, as did what some may name the star of the present, a tweed costume woven with the model’s iconic emblem underwear waistbands.
For more on Leoni’s S/S 26 sensual yet minimalist collection for Calvin Klein, keep scrolling.
A-List Attendees
So far, the hottest place to be and be seen during New York Fashion Week has been at Calvin Klein’s S/S 26 present. The celebrities confirmed up and out, dressed to the nines for the American style home. Rosalía, the face of Calvin Klein’s fall 2025 underwear marketing campaign, was in attendance alongside Lily Collins, Solange Knowles, Naomi Watts, and Emily Ratajkowski. However the top-tier visitor record did not cease there. When it got here to the boys, Jungkook, a member of the Ok-pop group BTS and Calvin Klein International Model Ambassador, additionally sat entrance row with Christopher Briney, aka Conrad from Summer season I Turned Fairly. TL;DR Calvin Klein is aware of the best way to assemble a gaggle of stylish celebrities.
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Pictured: Rosalía
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Pictured: Lily Collins
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Pictured: Solange Knowles
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Pictured: Naomi Watts
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Pictured: Emily Ratajkowski
An Intimate Touch
As mentioned, one of the main themes of the collection was sensual minimalism, expressed predominantly by bras that peeked out from beneath tailored dresses and jackets. Made from sheer fabrics and luxe satin, these bras added an air of mystery and allure. They revealed just one to two inches of delicate intimacy, skilfully balancing the fine line between visibility and concealment, indulgence and restraint. Some bras were in deep muted tones, while others shone in shades of pink, injecting a playful energy that felt different but refreshing for the brand.
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Belted Silhouettes
Very thin, rope-like belts added a sensual yet understated element to the collection. While they were wrapped around tailored blazers, leather trench coats, and long-sleeve draped dresses, their goal was clear: to gently accentuate the contours of the female silhouette. They accomplished this all the while exuding an air of sophistication, elegance, and refinement.
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Tactile Textures
Leoni pushed her minimalist vision further, not only daringly experimenting with shapes but also with textures. Long-sleeve slip dresses got here alive with cascading strands of fringe, paying homage to lengthy locks of hair that danced with every motion. We additionally noticed trench coats and leather-based attire styled with tassel keychains and purses that draped effortlessly from the fashions’ palms. In a pleasant shock, the American home launched pom-pom equipment—an surprising development we’re seeing for spring—that embellished pencil skirts and oversize blazers, including aptitude to the delicate silhouettes.
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CK Underwear Influence
Since Leoni stepped into her new role last year, her mission at Calvin Klein has been to breathe new life into the brand through fresh and innovative designs, all while honoring its rich heritage. With this new collection, she certainly achieved that, especially in the latter part. The iconic CK underwear was reimaged with dresses that featured the banded part of the underwear woven together. She even drew inspiration from the intimate wear, designing sporty sunglasses that featured the black and white Calvin Klein branding. However, her creativity didn’t stop there; Leoni also made sheer white leggings with the CK waistband really feel wearable by styling them with a cropped draped shirt and leather-based moccasins.
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