Americana Fashion Sub-Labels

Calvin Klein Introduces Its New and Affordable Sub-Brand Est. 1978

Fashion label Calvin Klein introduces its brand new sub-label entitled CALVIN KLEIN JEANS EST. 1978. The new extension is created in celebration of the label's legacy in honoring its American heritage over the years. It is packed with photograph-printed goods and named after the brand's founding year, 1978. There is an aura of youthfulness that the new label boasts as it sees captivating visual designs of Western barns, plains, and even the infamous Brooke Shields photograph by Richard Avedon.

The design takes on a contemporary perspective whilst channeling heritage elements through the silhouette and durable textiles such as its denim pieces. There are also comfortable selections of hoodies and t-shirts amongst backpacks, coats, caps, and puffer jackets all adorned in attention-grabbing visual imagery. The new EST. 1978 sub-label is available to shop now online at CALVIN KLEIN and at retailers including HBX.

Heritage-inspired Fashion
There is an opportunity for other fashion brands to create sub-labels that channel their heritage and identity through contemporary design.
Affordable Sub-brands
More brands could launch sub-brands that are affordable and accessible to a wider audience.
Digitally Printed Fashion
The use of digital printing technology in creating attention-grabbing visual imagery on clothing and accessories could disrupt the fashion industry.

Where This Applies

Fashion
There is an opportunity for fashion brands to create sub-labels that celebrate their heritage and American identity, whilst also being affordable and accessible to a wider audience.
Retail
Retailers could introduce more affordable sub-brands to attract a wider range of customers.
Printing Technology
The fashion industry could further innovate by exploring the use of digitally printing technology in creating new, bold visual designs on clothing and accessories.
SCORE
4.3 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 75%
Activity 46%
Freshness 8%