Raf Simons, creative designerCalvin Klein, left the brand right before Christmas.

In 2018, the departures of directors and leading designers of men's and women's lines happened literally one by one and resembled an avalanche. Someone left because of disagreements in the politics of the House, someone left because of failed collections. The work ofRafaatCalvin Kleinbegan in February 2017.The contract of thisBelgian designerofficially ends only after eight months, and the Raf has already been announced fromCalvin Kleinfor the futureNew York Week mods.

However, the approach ofRafato the traditions of the brand in the House ofCalvin Kleinwas considered too innovative, besides, according to the American mediastrong>, did not bring the expected profit from new collections. «Both sides decided to part ways after Calvin Klein Inc. I have decided on a new brand direction, which differs from the creative vision of designer Raf Simons, the statement of the House says. We emphasize that just a couple of days before, during the quarterly report, it was announced that the management was disappointed with the designer's work.

"We have gone too fast and too far both in the fashion transformations of our collections and in their prices. It did not bring the expected profit.

Emanuel Chirico, CEO of CK PVH Corp

At the same time, all the collections of Rafa received very positive reviews in the press:Only in the outgoing year 2018, the designer received the prestigious CFDA awards three times. In the luggage of Raf Simons a very successful own brand, as well as many collaborative projects and work as a leading designer in the men's line Dior houses. In addition, he collaborated with The House of Jil Sander. What Raf Simons will do in 2019 is not yet reported.

Photo: from open sources.