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Calvin Klein is always a big show at fashion week—who better epitomizes American style than the man with the controversial denim ads? Although this wasn't the jeans show, Calvin Klein Collection has garnered more attention lately under the direction of Francisco Costa. The architectural-chic looks hit the runway again, and we followed religiously, thanks to Twitter.—Phillip Picardi
Costa explained his inspiration to The Moment backstage:
Meanwhile, a celebrity appearance by Eva Mendez caused quite a stir:
And while Eva was greeted by the paparazzi, she also found a friend:
But, of course, Miss Wintour is never outdone by a celebrity:
Before the show begins, the crowd ponders the color scheme:
But, of course, Joe Zee was already on the ball:
The Cut also noticed the use of white in the collection:
One style writer was too distracted by the sounds to notice the clothes:
And one Twitterer noted Costa's success in an unusual way: