# Collaborative Feminine Couture Raf Simons' Calvin Klein Collection Offers Retro Structured Looks By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-02-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raf-simons-calvin-klein References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/2/calvin-klein-raf-simons-nyfw-2017-fall-winter-collection) & [rafsimons](http://rafsimons.com/) The Raf Simons' Calvin Klein collection was recently debuted on the runway in New York, where models showed off ensembles that drew from [vintage inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection). One that very obviously did so was comprised of a rigid button-up shirt that featured deep purple pockets and a pair of bright red trousers. Underneath the button-up, a white turtleneck was worn and simple black dress shoes finished the ensemble off. This gave the female model a masculine look that went back a few decades. Also featured in Raf Simons' Calvin Klein collection was a [gray plaid trench coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-waight-keller), an oversized pantsuit, [vibrant pencil skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), statement blazers, and sweaters with transparent torsos. Although women modeled almost all of the ensembles, a few male muses walked the runway as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** There are opportunities for innovative designs that bring back vintage aesthetics in fashion. - **Gender-blurring Styles:** The fashion industry can explore designs and collections that play with traditional gender norms. - **Transparent Fashion:** There is room for disruptive innovation in creating garments with transparent elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can take advantage of the retro-inspired fashion trend to create unique and nostalgic collections. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore producing gender-blurring clothing to cater to a wider range of customers. - **Textile Production:** The textile industry can innovate by incorporating transparent fabrics and materials for fashion applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Fashion-Forward Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Modern Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-waight-keller.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md)