According to speculation about Fashion Month’s spring 2027 season, it’s the end of the road at Calvin Klein for Calvin Klein Collection creative director Veronica Leoni. The New York-based fashion house confirmed speculation that Leone would be leaving at the end of her current contract. In early 2024, the Italian designer and 2023 LVMH Prize finalist was appointed creative director to oversee the reintroduction of the American brand’s high-end runway offering, the Calvin Klein Collection. Leoni’s tenure at Calvin Klein was brief, spanning only four seasons. A new Calvin Klein Collection creative leader will emerge in the near future.
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Read reactions from FashionSpot’s forum members below:
“Said again.” (olafo)
“good riddance.” (DesEsseintes)
“I mean are we surprised? As is often said here, his work is completely devoid of character and any kind of beauty in any sense of the word.” (prada tune)
“Honestly, it’s still a surprise that she’s lasted so long. The very first collection told me she wouldn’t last long. I thought Leonie would be out after her second season. Some labels/lines shouldn’t be relaunched.” (Nunovo)
“Leoni’s last Calvin Klein collection was actually her best. However, it was not that special. Her tenure was weak and forgettable.” (MMODA)
“For me they missed an opportunity with Dario. He could have injected a bit of 80s street nostalgia into the brand while still being cool and desirable. Something “younger” (hate that word), less pretentious, less phoebe wannabe.” (creative)
“I love Phoebe (Philo), we all do, but all her disciples must be gone forever. It’s time to fuck off!
Daniel is next in Burberry, Michael in Celine, and MB in Chanel! Peter failed at Helmut Lang, and this woman failed at CK. Let’s restore fashion!” (TomBlanksFullFatMiuMiu)
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