{"id":3907,"date":"2016-08-02T09:52:58","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T15:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/mx\/?p=3907"},"modified":"2016-08-02T09:56:23","modified_gmt":"2016-08-02T15:56:23","slug":"raf-simons-director-creativo-calvin-klein","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/mx\/articles\/raf-simons-director-creativo-calvin-klein\/","title":{"rendered":"CONFIRMADO: RAF SIMONS ES EL NUEVO DIRECTOR CREATIVO DE CALVIN KLEIN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Luego de que Francisco Costa e Italo Zucchelli dejaran el mando en abril pasado, los rumores se hacen realidad y Raf asume el cargo.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Calvin Klein, Inc. today announced the appointment of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer of the brand, effective immediately. \u2800 Mr. Simons will lead the creative strategy of the Calvin Klein brand globally across the Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Platinum, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear and Calvin Klein Home brands. As part of his role as Chief Creative Officer, Mr. Simons will oversee all aspects of Design, Global Marketing and Communications, and Visual Creative Services. Mr. Simons\u2019 first collections will debut for the Fall 2017 season. \u2800 The appointment of Mr. Simons as Chief Creative Officer marks the implementation of Calvin Klein\u2019s new global creative strategy, announced in April 2016, to unify all Calvin Klein brands under one creative vision. The strategy comes as part of a global evolution of the Calvin Klein brand, which began with the reacquisition of the Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear businesses in 2013. As Calvin Klein looks to grow the brand to $10 billion in global retail sales, this new leadership is intended to further strengthen the brand\u2019s premium positioning worldwide and pave the way for future long-term global growth. \u2800 The arrival of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer signifies a momentous new chapter for Calvin Klein,\u201d said Steve Shiffman, CEO of Calvin Klein, Inc. \u201cNot since Mr. Klein himself was at the company has it been led by one creative visionary, and I am confident that this decision will drive the Calvin Klein brand and have a significant impact on its future. Raf\u2019s exceptional contributions have shaped and modernized fashion as we see it today and, under his direction, Calvin Klein will further solidify its position as a leading global lifestyle brand.\u201d \u2800 As part of the creative strategy for the apparel and accessories business, Calvin Klein also announced the hire of Pieter Mulier as Creative Director, reporting directly to Mr. Simons. Mr. Mulier will be responsible for executing Mr. Simons' creative and design vision for all men\u2019s and women\u2019s apparel and accessories lines within the Calvin Klein brand.<\/a><\/p>\n

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