Calvin Klein Jeans has launched its fall 2014 collection for men and women.
For women, soft, elevated layering intimately reveals a sense of cozy luxury with a spirited independence. Felted, boiled, glazed and varnished textiles are weathered and eroded. T shirts and boyfriend sweaters worn with sensuous bias cut silks or transparent, metallic georgettes evoke the feel of being dressed, yet undressed.
A pure palette of pale stone greys, powdery creams and blush contrast with navy and faded blacks. Skins from pony to stretch nappa in black lend a darker, textural edge to the soft and tactile silk alpacas and wools. Tonal black-on-black for a jogging pant with leather piping, paired with a collarless felt cape jacket, gives a fast-paced urban energy. Sweatpants, logo sweatshirts and visible underwear waistbands add a playful American ease. A range of high-collared outerwear adds a layer of protection – from speckled and marled reversible wool jackets and felt coats with raw edges to faux shearling bombers and leather biker jackets. Denim is oversized or shrunken in minimal washes with glazed finishes in arctic grey-blue tones. Concealed seams and hidden details are found in all fits: slouchy and relaxed, slim, boyfriend, straight – as well as the new girlfriend jeans – all celebrate a unisex sensibility. The men’s tailored jacket is the ultimate piece to pair with the new, slouchy, wide leg jean for fall. A final unexpected reveal of underwear: microfiber and lace in hues of grey fox, mink and black.
For men, designs are stripped back and utilitarian – whether looks are dressed up or dressed down. Raw denim-on-denim styles feature concealed details such as ergonomic seaming. Dark, raw selvage worn tonally with the new zip-up jacket over a denim shirt and cuffed, tapered jeans. Military-style, double pocket denim shirts and jackets are fundamental, re-worked with minimal seaming and stitching. Sweatshirts and outerwear in bonded fabrics with heat sealed seams, softly mold to the body. Reversible biker jackets in raw edge felt and leather, and bombers in heather, brushed wool or black pony skin, are each designed and cut to sculpt the torso. The new dual tone underwear, updated with a square cut.
Denim in arctic grey-blue rinses is ink glazed and varnished. Tones of faded granite, cement grey and deep forest green, give way to deep indigo inks; tones of green, blue and grey yield to the deepest black. The ultimate, raw black skinny jean is full of attitude.
Accessories for him and her continue the season’s sporty, streetwear vibe with military boots, sneakers and haircalf slip-on flats for her. Completing the youthful, urban styling, unisex cross body bags, backpacks and gym bags are offered either in haircalf mixed with leather, printed alligator, or faux shearling.
