Apparel and accessories
June 11, 2018
Raf Simons took over artistically at Calvin Klein to reinvigorate the brand. Image credit: Calvin Klein
By Danny Parisi
NEW YORK - With 50 years of history behind it, U.S. fashion label Calvin Klein has turned from a young upstart to a heritage house, but how does a brand such as that stay fresh half a century after its birth?
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