‘You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.’ When those words were spoken by a teenage Brooke Shields in a 1980 underwear campaign, they became one of the most iconic fashion slogans of the 20th century. And that’s the thing: when you think about Calvin Klein’s most memorable moments, you inevitably come back to underwear — or the lack of it. But Calvin Klein is about far more than tighty whities and underdressed models; one of the most seminal brands of the 1980s and 90s, it has shaped the way we think about beauty and fashion. As Raf Simons (one of the most forward thinking menswear designers today) comes on board, we look at the American label’s most influential looks.
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