On August 2nd, Calvin Klein announced that designer Raf Simons has been appointed Chief Creative Officer.

He will be in charge of the overall creative strategy across the Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Platinum, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear, and Calvin Klein Home brands, with the brand aiming to achieve sales of $10 billion worldwide. Simons' debut collection will be for the Fall 2017 season. "The appointment of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer marks the beginning of a pivotal new chapter for Calvin Klein, Inc. Since Raf's retirement, the company has not had a single creative visionary at its helm. Raf's extraordinary contributions to shaping and modernizing fashion are well-known, and under his leadership, Calvin Klein, Inc. will further solidify its position as a leading global lifestyle brand," said Steve Shiffman, CEO of Calvin Klein, Inc. "In addition, Pieter Mulier has been appointed Creative Director, reporting directly to Simons, responsible for the creative strategy of the apparel and accessories businesses. Mulier will oversee men's and women's ready-to-wear, the Bridge Better apparel line, and accessories, as well as manage the men's and women's design teams within the Calvin Klein brand, under Simons' direction."