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“I only do what I do. For me, it is a craft. It's got to be my own thing - otherwise, I would never be successful. I could easily go to the archives and pull 1987 or 1991 collection by Calvin Klein. But when you look in there, you realize that it was never about one piece. It was about the collections as bodies of work.”

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Francisco Costa
Francisco Costa

Francisco Costa (born May 10, 1964) is a Brazilian-American fashion designer best known for his role as the creative director of Calvin Klein women's wear from 2003 to 2016. Born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, he initially studied medicine before pursuing fashion. He worked at Oscar de la Renta and Gucci before leading Calvin Klein, where he redefined the brand with minimalist, sensual designs. Costa won the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award in 2006. In 2017, he launched Costa Brazil, a sustainable beauty and lifestyle brand. His work emphasizes clean lines, natural materials, and environmental consciousness. more

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