BACK TO THE BASICS BY CALVIN KLEIN

The minimalistic nature of Calvin Klein seems to do well to the creative strive by Raf Simons. The more monumental and "simplified" concept of this American icon fashion label seems like a free creative spirit if you ask Raf Simons. The codes of the modern and urban culture that he has been developing in the latest collections for Calvin Klein have boosted and refreshed his design signature and has made his work more artistically full and rounded rather than what his work was looking like when he came into the Dior after the uber-megalomanic frenzy after John Galliano´s departure. But those times are long gone, and the current work for Calvin Klein looks fresh, innovative and well structured.

The proof for that is the latest Pre-Fall 2019 collection. The conglomerate of the refined and polished minimalism with the bold coloristic solutions incorporated in all of that has made this collection new and some kind of different. Seems like in this collection Simons was more centered and oriented into the traditional Calvin Klein style vibe. The experimental spirit has toned down in this collection making it purely Klein-ish! With the layers, opulent forms, sleek yet movable friendly structures and forms, this collection could be monumental to the old-school Calvin Klein design.

The smart-office meets a different kind of casual touches were on the perfect pitch if we take a glimpse at the first look of this collection. The simple tweedy blazer, the simple A-formed skirt on the top of the wide trousers underneath all of that. The only "interruption" of the classic spin to Calvin Klein style were the colors that were adorable put into the big color-blocking concept. The ode to the simplicity was definitely the trench-coat. With the double-buttons and in the light grey this item could be looked at the anthology piece and eternal item.

The pure and simple but yet with the whisps of the refine and elegant romantic were definitely the dresses. Mostly in the midi-forms, with the tiny ruffles a.k.a drapes in the lemon yellow or baby blue, or all-white or in tangerine orange, they give the pure feminine spin to this whole Pre-Fall story. The classic that has interpreted in this way looks so thoughtful and gentle. To give the cool antipode to that there was the shiny variation of the robust country-western boots paired with all of that!

The slightly experimental touches were on the sight in the voluminous capes paired with the silky pajama alike ensembles. Just the layerings what Raf Simons like. Or the perfect "editorial-esque" item, the lacquered nylon alike textured red dress. With puffy sleeves, the ruffled juxtaposition on the front, all of that has brought the extra fashionable spirit just to give all to the simplicity the edgy and witty character. The coats seem to be the orientation highlight of this collection. The faux-fur in the leopard prints, on the top of the already mentioned layers´ story, has brought the simple yet chic addition to all of this!

This collection has brought us in the past of the Calvin Klein aesthetic seen through the designer eyes by Raf Simons. The minimalistic character and the classic touch were in the same line, so the exaggerations that were seen in the latest collections were gone. But, this collection has offered some of the eternal classic pieces that will be in today and for ten, twenty years ahead. And that is the real treasure of this collection!

What do you think about this collection? Do you like the work by Raf Simons for Calvin Klein? Do you find it bolder and expressive rich?

Thank you for the attention!

Georgia! xo

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com