Givenchy and Hepburn, Saint Laurent and de la Falaise... the relationship between designer and muse has been integral to fashion history. In Under the Influence, we ask our favorite contemporary designers to photograph the people, places, or objects that inspired their own collections. This time, Italo Zucchelli, Calvin Klein Collection Men's creative director and a CFDA-award winner, tells us about Grace Jones and rollerblading.
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Who is your muse? Grace Jones. Photo courtesy of Flickr user hansthijs
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How do they influence you? Grace Jones and Jean-Paul Goude, who art directed her image, were references for my Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2010 campaign with David Agbodji. Photo by Steven Klein, courtesy of Request Models and Art Partner
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Look at that stare.
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Does your inspiration change from season to season? Absolutely, yes. My inspiration changes each season, but I believe in retaining some elements to maintain a level of consistency within the line. Photos of Calvin Klein's FW14 collection, courtesy of Calvin Klein![]()
Calvin Klein in all its earth-toned glory
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Do you have any secret talents? Rollerblading. Photo courtesy of Flickr user uscpsc
Shop all Calvin Klein Collection men's here
Who is your muse? Grace Jones. Photo courtesy of Flickr user hansthijs
How do they influence you? Grace Jones and Jean-Paul Goude, who art directed her image, were references for my Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2010 campaign with David Agbodji. Photo by Steven Klein, courtesy of Request Models and Art Partner
Look at that stare.
Does your inspiration change from season to season? Absolutely, yes. My inspiration changes each season, but I believe in retaining some elements to maintain a level of consistency within the line. Photos of Calvin Klein's FW14 collection, courtesy of Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein in all its earth-toned glory
Do you have any secret talents? Rollerblading. Photo courtesy of Flickr user uscpsc