Calvin Klein Is Back for NYFW, And It Feels Like a Power Move

AFTER A SEVEN YEAR ABSENCE, Calvin Klein made its long-awaited return to New York Fashion Week, and if there was ever a case for quiet confidence, this was it. No theatrics, no nostalgia overload — just razor-sharp tailoring, sculptural outerwear, and a masterful display of restraint that proves minimalism is, once again, having a moment.

With Veronica Leoni at the helm — Calvin Klein’s first female creative director — the Fall/Winter 2025 collection felt less like a reboot and more like a refined recalibration of the brand’s DNA. Oversized scarf coats (poised to be this winter’s statement piece) body-skimming jackets, and impeccably cut skirt suits set the tone, all in a muted yet quietly powerful palette.

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Let’s talk about the setting. The Garment District — industrial, raw, and steeped in history — was a deliberate nod to Calvin Klein’s roots in American fashion. The front row? A then-and-now masterclass, with Kate Moss and Christy Turlington embodying ‘90s supermodel cool alongside today’s industry power players. And yes, Calvin Klein himself, now 82, made a rare public appearance — a quiet but weighty endorsement of the brand’s next chapter.

But this wasn’t just a nostalgia play. Leoni — whose pedigree includes The Row, Céline, and Jil Sander — knows how to honour house codes without getting stuck in them. She wove in monochrome ballgowns and strategic pops of colour, proving that minimalism doesn’t have to mean monotony.

As for the standout moment? Kendall Jenner in an oversized brown pinstripe coat styled with black leather slingbacks, a croc-embossed suede bag, and wire-rim glasses. The look was effortless but deliberate, sensual but never obvious — exactly the kind of quiet power Leoni is bringing to the brand.

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And then came the after-party. Clemente Bar, buzzing with industry heavyweights, saw Alexander Skarsgård, Cooper Koch, and the fashion set raising a toast to what felt like a definitive shift — a new era for Calvin Klein. A reminder that the brand isn’t here to relive the past — it’s here to shape the future.

So, is Calvin Klein back? If by “back” you mean redefining modern American fashion with precision, confidence, and quiet power, then yes — undeniably. And under Leoni’s direction, this isn’t just a return. It’s a declaration.

Let’s take a deep dive into some of the standout pieces below.