Calvin Klein SS19 Brings Tension and Cinema to Life

“The landscape of America—literal and psychological—inspires CALVIN KLEIN,” said Simons. “A journey through America leads, inevitably, to the edge of the landscape: the beach. At the beach there is this incredible idea of beauty, but also a tension—between land and ocean, a feeling of two worlds meeting, maybe colliding. There’s a sense of the unexpected—and always, a temptation. For me, JAWS perfectly exemplifies these notions.”

For the show, guests witness a bold set that pulled on the strings of tension, yet again, with hot and cold tones. At eye level, a blue color wrapped the room’s walls, and down below, a bright red floor glowed. Like the glowing hues in cinema, the set reflected its inspiration in a unique and powerful way.

Varying school uniforms inspired several of the looks, such as graduation robes and schoolboy blazers, while we also made note of high society-inspired dresses recreated by 1950s patterns and textiles. Fabrics were seen constructed in layers and panels, with some bearing images from Andy Warhol and designer Stephen Sprouse.