How Raf Simons Captured the Calvin Klein Empire
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The Belgian designer has long been a darling of the fashion world, so it’s no surprise that his latest act, a creative reboot of an $8.4 billion American fashion house, has the industry swooning. In the designer’s first major interview since his New York debut, he describes his approach.
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The Lynchian darkness of Raf's all-American Calvin Klein
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A Look at Raf Simons' Time at Calvin Klein: 205w39nyc
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Creating History - Calvin Klein's Heritage Tells the Future — sabukaru
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Pharrell Williams apresenta a Samba “Humanrace” collection com Adidas Originals em 2023
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How Raf Simons Captured the Calvin Klein Empire
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How Raf Simons Captured the Calvin Klein Empire
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Raf Simons unveils his debut Calvin Klein collection – HERO