Calvin Klein Fragrances Announces Actor Charlie Hunnam and Supermodel Doutzen Kroes to Star in Global Advertising Campaign for New Women’s Fragrance “Reveal Calvin Klein”

NEW YORK, NY, JULY 11, 2014 Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] and Calvin Klein Fragrances, a division of Coty Inc., today announced that British actor Charlie Hunnam, who stars in FX’s hit television series, Sons of Anarchy, and Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes, will be featured in the new worldwide advertising campaign for the brand’s latest women’s fragrance, REVEAL Calvin Klein, which will debut in July 2014.

 

The REVEAL Calvin Klein print advertising campaign was shot by renowned photographers Mert Alas + Marcus Piggott who collaborated with creative director Doug Lloyd of Lloyd&Co. The print creative features Ms. Kroes and Mr. Hunnam in a heated embrace through the window of a modern high-rise apartment. As the sun sets behind a dusky skyline, the city is reflected in the window, suggesting a voyeuristic glimpse at a sexy game of seduction and desire.

 

Famed director Jonas Akerlund, working with Lloyd as consulting creative director, created the REVEAL Calvin Klein television advertising campaign, which expands upon the story begun in the print campaign to depict a fantasy about the erotic possibility of a seduction game and what will be revealed. The television campaign features the track ‘Bright Lights’ by Grammy Award winning artist, Gary Clark Jr.

 

“REVEAL Calvin Klein is a classic Calvin Klein fragrance that is globally appealing, because it speaks to women who want to feel sexy, confident and provocative,” said Steve Mormoris, Chief Marketing Officer Fragrances, Coty Inc. “Doutzen perfectly embodies that woman.”

 

Steve Shiffman, Chief Executive Officer, Calvin Klein, Inc., added, REVEAL Calvin Klein is an exciting new addition to the Calvin Klein Fragrance portfolio. This latest offering is a unique scent, and will continue to strengthen the innovation that drives the brand.”

 

The REVEAL Calvin Klein scent defines a new fragrance category – the solar oriental – which is characterized by intriguing duality, unexpected freshness and enveloping warmth. A highly sensorial raw salt signature captures traces of the erotic scent of skin. The fragrance was created by perfumers Jean-Marc Chaillan and Bruno Jovanovic of fragrance house IFF, in conjunction with fragrance consultant Ann Gottlieb.

 

The REVEAL Calvin Klein campaign will also enter the digital space with exclusive content that will reveal more of the story, the talent, and how their passion was ignited via the hashtag #REVEALMORE. The program will establish and build the REVEAL Calvin Klein brand with sophisticated and aspirational digital-only content to be activated via Calvin Klein’s social media channels and in partnership with social influencers in August and continuing through October.

 

In addition to starring as Jackson ‘Jax’ Teller in FX’s Sons of Anarchy, the highest rated drama in the network’s history, Mr. Hunnam has starred in several films, including Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, Jordan Roberts’ comedy Frankie Go Boom and Stefan Ruzowitzky’s Deadfall with Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde. Mr. Hunnam also starred alongside Elijah Wood in the independent film Green Street Hooligans about the violent world of soccer hooliganism, and recently filmed Crimson Peak for Guillermo del Toro alongside Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain, which will be out next summer.

 

Ms. Kroes is an international supermodel who consistently works with the industry’s most respected photographers. She has graced the covers of American, Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese, German and Spanish editions of Vogue, as well as numerous other titles.  When not working or spending time with her husband, DJ/producer Sunnery James, and their young son Phyllon, Ms. Kroes is actively involved in supporting environmental causes and the non-profit Dutch organization dance4life, which educates young people about HIV & AIDS prevention through dance and music.

 

Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include women’s dresses and suits, men's dress furnishings and tailored clothing, men’s and women's sportswear and bridge and collection apparel, golf apparel, jeanswear, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, women’s performance apparel, hosiery, socks, footwear, swimwear, jewelry, watches, outerwear, handbags, small leather goods, and home furnishings (including furniture). For more information, please visit calvinklein.com.

 

Coty Inc. [NYSE: COTY] is a leading global beauty company with net revenues of $4.6 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Founded in Paris in 1904, Coty is a pure play beauty company with a portfolio of well-known fragrances, color cosmetics and skin & body care products sold in over 130 countries and territories. Coty's product offerings include such global brands as adidas, Calvin Klein, Chloe, Davidoff, Marc Jacobs, OPI, philosophy, Playboy, Rimmel and Sally Hansen. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit coty.com.

# # #

 

EDITORIAL CREDIT: REVEAL Calvin Klein, a new women’s fragrance from Calvin Klein

 

IMAGE CREDIT: © 2014 Mert Alas + Marcus Piggott

 

VIDEO CREDIT: Directed by Jonas Akerlund

 

LINK TO VIEW VIDEO: http://youtu.be/4bY3A2w7d8c

 

SOCIAL MEDIA: facebook.com/calvinklein; calvinklein.tumblr.com; google.com/+calvinklein;

youtube.com/calvinklein; twitter.com/calvinklein; instagram.com/calvinklein;

#REVEALMORE @calvinklein 

 

CONTACTS:

Calvin Klein, Inc.                  Coty Inc.

Jennifer Crawford                   Ashley Barrett

SVP, Corporate Communications        VP, Global Public Relations

212 292 9795/ jennifercrawford@ck.com           212 389 7118 / ashley_barrett@cotyinc.com

                                    

Nacole Snoep                        Natalia Sanchez

SVP, Women’s PR & Celebrity         Director, Global Public Relations

212 292 9671 / nacolesnoep@ck.com   212 389 6840 / natalia_sanchez@cotyinc.com