Calvin Klein, ‘the man who made underwear fashion’ is celebrated in Italian fashion publication Collezioni Magazine with a spread by photographer Joe Oppedisano who says, "It’s not really a fashion spread as much as it is a special celebration of Calvin Klein’s 25th anniversary as the man who made underwear fashion. Before that there was no such thing as designer underwear, and when he launched, it really turned fashion upside down. The ads were incredible, and the billboard of Jeff Aquilon by Bruce Weber in Times Square revolutionized fashion and liberated and brought sex right into everyone’s home. (and male beauty, which before was hidden by suits)."
However, Klein needs to get creative with his upcoming campaigns if he wants to keep his lead; Armani is using ‘Golden Balls’ David Beckham to promote his new line to great effect. According to new reports (Telegraph, 7 Feb) London stores received an incredible 150% "rise" in sales just in the first day alone after the ads were placed. Check out our Trend Hunter report of these ads:
Iconic Underwear Tribute
Calvin Klein's 25th Anniversary Ads
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Endorsements - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands can leverage popular celebrities to promote their products and boost sales.
2. Revolutionizing Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion brands can push boundaries and challenge traditional norms to capture consumer attention.
3. Designer Underwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands can create a market for designer underwear and capitalize on the demand for premium and luxury products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retailers can explore creative and attention-grabbing advertising campaigns to increase sales and customer engagement.
2. Celebrity Branding - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can collaborate with popular celebrities to enhance brand image and attract a wider customer base.
3. Luxury Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Luxury brands can pioneer the market for designer underwear, offering unique and premium products to meet consumer demands.