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New York Fashion Week featured a distinct shift toward highbrow, art-inspired designs. Calvin Klein’s Veronica Leoni stripped the brand to minimalist essentials, while Michael Kors drew heavily from modernist art, and Tory Burch paired dystopian audio with joyful, mid-century visuals.
Veronica Leoni’s fourth Calvin Klein collection marked a decisive shift toward rigorous minimalism, stripping away previous gimmicks to focus on classic silhouettes. While critics praised the brand’s return to its minimalist roots, some noted a lack of edge compared to the raw, sensual energy of Eckhaus Latta’s show. Meanwhile, Michael Kors leaned into modernist art references, and Tory Burch used dystopian soundtracks to contrast with cheerful, mid-century inspired designs.
Cathy Horyn reviews Veronica Leoni’s third Calvin Klein collection shown on a circular runway at New York Fashion Week, noting Leoni’s aim to move beyond the founder’s 'cult of the body' toward 'hedonistic elegance' but finds the line overcomplicated and unfocused, with too many looks and inconsistent silhouettes that fail to offer a clear, exciting path for Calvin Klein post-Simons.
Calvin Klein has appointed Veronica Leoni as its new creative director, marking the first time a woman will lead the brand. The company plans to revive its high-end Collection business and return to the New York Fashion Week runway, aiming to reestablish itself as a major fashion house amidst industry upheaval.