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Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen Implement Creative Resets and Downsizing

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Calvin Klein parted ways with designer Veronica Leoni. Separately, Alexander McQueen announced it was ending its collaboration with creative director Seán McGirr, amid substantial business retrenchment, layoffs, and downsizing of its retail network. Both Kering, the parent company of Alexander McQueen, and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein, stated they will name new creative leadership soon.

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Why it matters

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The shifts at both houses reflect an industry-wide trend of creative resets and restructuring within luxury fashion. Kering and PVH Corp. are actively shaking up their creative ranks as they seek new leadership to guide their brands.

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Who's involved

  • Calvin KleinAmerican fashion house undergoing creative reset
  • Alexander McQueenBritish luxury fashion house undergoing downsizing and retrenchment
  • PVH Corp.Parent company that owns and operates Calvin Klein
  • KeringParent company that owns and manages the Alexander McQueen brand portfolio
  • Veronica LeoniDesigner who held roles for Calvin Klein

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  • KeringSpeculative

    The retrenchment and downsizing at Alexander McQueen could impact Kering's operational costs and strategy.

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