Calvin Klein S/S 2004 - New York

[Astrid21]

Ugh. I want my Calvin back. This collection headed up by new design director, Francisco Costa, really disappointed me. Imo, it looked like recycled Miu Miu w/barely a touch of minimalism. I mean, one black piece?? I know many people find Calvin himself to be pretty boring, but I find beauty in simplicity. <shrugs>

 

[Astrid21]

 

[Astrid21]

 

[Astrid21]

Originally posted by Fashion Wire Daily
Costa, 34, is a 16 year veteran of the fashion business, whose has career has included four years with Gucci, seven with Oscar de la Renta, a passage through Balmain in Paris and a year with Klein. He clearly has talent, and while his debut had its spasms, he showed enough to indicate he understands Klein's aesthetic - so this birth was far from stillborn.

"I love challenges," explained Costa, who told the media, "Calvin told me he was very happy, very satisfied with the collection. I saw him several times today."

 

[ignitioned32]

Are you kidding, Astrid? Calvin may not suit my style, but I love his work.

His last S/S collection was mindblowing. The washed colors and... I mean it was brilliant. It was one of his best collections seen, IMO.

This collection, on the other hand, is a 50/50 collection. Yes it was so Miu Miu and too safe, but this is his first collection and there are enormous pressure on him. So I'd give him one more chance.

Still, I also want Calvin back. No one can do his work like he can.

Thanks, Astrid!

 

[tealady]

Love the COATS!

 

[*AndoraStar*]

I like this collection, however he's no CALVIN KLEIN!

 

[Serena]

nothing special.

 

[lele]

i agree.... simplicity is what attracts me always, to clothing. to me less is always more and all these brown tones and fabrics dont do it for me. I like second dress in the last row....

 

[utopia]

ditto... I don't like this at all. how disappointing.

 

[Meg]

I thought the shaping and architecture of the outfits was very Calvin (am i wrong? very well could be) however I wasn't HUGE on the washed brown tones. I seem to be the only one enjoying the short shorts with the white button downs tucked in to them. I haven't payed attention to Miu Miu so no comment on that but i didn't think it was a bad collection by any means.

 

[Spacemiu]

Sorry miu miu is much much more intresting than this

Its dull boring, i never thought of calvine as very minimal, more clean , how ever this is just to dull, the only looks a really like are teh sweter with teh full skirts, and the long white dress .

boring but it should seell ok

 

[asta]

why didn't he just dress little boys in potato sacks?

this is just awful! the clothes aren't even flattering on these models... how would they look good on a normal person.

ack.

 

[little smoochie]

disappointing CK show: cause.....


neutrals were CK's old trademark but new team/gal does NOTHING with them, lacks the twist or snap that Cal gave his brill tones/cuts

some of the fabrics are VERY Prada: the pants & coats with neutrals & like a plaid overlay: also some of cuts / lengths are very prada but theres NOTHING cerebral or smart or new here like prada does EVERY SEASON:: EVERY PIECE!!!

very drab show, clothes, vibe... nothing new & old CK neutrals & prada ideas were lamed out.

bad bad

 

[trean]

Weird ...but I like it

 

[estevairevana]

Even where there is no sleeve there is always a sleeve implied...

 

[contessacolette]

somewhat like the last two skirts, and the gossamer dress.
overall, staid and waspy as usual. never really liked CK.

 

[Urban Stylin]

love it its very refreshing!

 

[Astrid21]

I like it more and more every time I look at it.

 

[pinkcouture]

I kind of like it. Go simplicity.