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Why Calvin Klein Needs More Than Jeremy Allen White to Grow

The brand’s viral campaigns have galvanised consumers, but parent company PVH’s latest financial results show it needs more than increased attention to fuel its turnaround strategy.
Calvin Klein tapped Jeremy Allen White for its latest underwear campaign
Calvin Klein's campaign starring Jeremy Allen White hasn't translated to major sales growth for the brand. (Mert Alas)

Calvin Klein may have gotten everyone talking about Jeremy Allen White’s abs in January, but it’s going to take a bit longer for that chatter to translate to a lasting sales impact.

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Why Calvin Klein Ads Still Get People Talking

Steamy images of Jeremy Allen White and FKA Twigs pushed the brand — which has a well-documented history of courting controversy — to the centre of conversation once again, proving casting and timing plus a little bit of provocation can fuel relevance.

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Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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