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Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli step down from Calvin Klein

Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli announced that they will be stepping down as creative directors for the Calvin Klein Collection women's and men's lines.
"I would like to thank Francisco and Italo for their unwavering commitment to the Calvin Klein brand and their accomplishments over the past decade," said CEO Steve Shiffman in a statement. "They have both contributed immensely to making Calvin Klein a global leader in the fashion industry, and they have done so with dedication, focus and creativity."

One creative , one designer from now on forall Calvin Klein brands. According to Calvin Klein, the news comes as part of a long-term growth strategy towards becoming a $10-billion global business.  Who will take the role of the creative director for this American Brand is unknown, but many lean towards Raf Simons who left Dior in October 2015 to concentrate on interior design.

Text: MILES SOCHO