When it comes to dressing for the holiday season, it can be easy to believe the only route is sequins, given the slew of sparkle that suddenly engulfs both our social feeds and high-street shops come mid-November.
But the glitz is not for everyone. And so, for the minimalists among us, this time of year can prove tricky to master – i.e. how do you sartorially say ‘festive’ while maintaining a pared-back, classic aesthetic? Luckily, Calvin Klein has anticipated that very need with its latest Holiday collection.
Fronted by Hailey Bieber and shot by Brit-born photographer James Brodribb, the campaign for the new collection is a celebration of the giving season, with pieces that are perfect both for the party circuit and gifting.
The collection itself is trademark Calvin Klein, with sleek silhouettes, refined tailoring and the kind of denim staples you can rely on to form the basis of your flex-up/flex-down capsule wardrobe. And while there’s more than a nod to the Kate Moss-championed aesthetic of the Nineties in pieces such as the Slim Midi Slip Dress, the neutral palette hits just right for the ‘quiet luxury’ mood of the moment – summing up the brand’s knack for combining heritage looks with forward-thinking design.
For party season, we love the cool-girl vibes of the Tux Satin Pants, paired with the matching Corset Top, as a switch-up from the traditional LBD approach; the feminine crop of the corset is a neat counterbalance to the on-trend androgyny of the tailored pants. Thankfully, the fact that it’s winter and temperatures outside are hovering around the lower figures has not been forgotten with the addition of the Wool Blend Tuxedo Coat, which provides that fashion Holy Grail of style and comfort.
And because great outerwear is the cornerstone of any stylish wardrobe, we cannot overlook one of the stars of the collection: the white Wool Belted Wrap Coat. The timeless elegance of its design is given a modern twist thanks to its oversized fit and luxuriously impractical colour.
When it comes to gifting, who wouldn’t want to find the Brushed Alpaca Funnel Sweater wrapped up with ribbon under the tree? Made from warm alpaca fleece in an oversized fit, it’s perfect paired with leggings for slouchy Twixmas days but stylish enough to dress up for office days when January rolls around.
The collection also includes options for the stylish gents in your life, from classic sweaters such as the Relaxed Plated Cotton Jumper – a guaranteed future wardrobe staple – to actual Calvins (the Future Shift Holiday Low Rise Trunk is 2024’s evolution of the iconic undies, crafted in soft microfibre and infused with metallic shine).
Whether you’re trying to solve your festive what-to-wear dilemmas, looking to build on your capsule wardrobe or searching for the perfect gift, Calvin Klein has got you covered.
Discover the collection at calvinklein.co.uk
