Brief
Veronica Leoni departs Calvin Klein after two years as creative director
The brand said Leoni’s departure follows her work reviving the Calvin Klein Collection runway shows.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Calvin Klein announced on Monday that creative director Veronica Leoni is leaving the brand after two years, according to a company statement. The statement said new creative leadership will be named “in due course.”
What happened
Leoni, who took the role in May 2024, oversaw the reintroduction of the Calvin Klein Collection, the label’s higher‑end runway line, and presented four shows before her final spring/summer 2027 collection, which featured compact tailoring, cobalt‑blue fringe dresses and sheer slip skirts.
What was said
David Savman, Calvin Klein’s global brand president, said, “I want to thank Veronica for her creative vision, commitment, and partnership over the past two years,” and added that the Collection remains an important part of the brand.
How it came about
Leoni arrived with experience at Jil Sander, Moncler, The Row and Phoebe Philo’s Celine, and founded her own label Quira in 2021 before joining Calvin Klein.
Key facts
- Veronica Leoni is exiting as Calvin Klein creative director after two years. (elle.com)
- The brand will announce new creative leadership later. (elle.com)
- Leoni led the reintroduction of the Calvin Klein Collection runway line. (elle.com)
- Her final collection was the spring/summer 2027 show featuring compact tailoring and cobalt‑blue fringe dresses. (elle.com)
- David Savman, global brand president, thanked Leoni in the statement. (elle.com)
Sources
- [1] elle.com — originally reported as “Calvin Klein Creative Director Veronica Leoni Exits After Two Years”
