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Calvin Klein has launched the opening chapter of its Fall 2026 “Feel the Fit” denim campaign, fronted by singer Tate McRae, with additional global talent set to join over the coming weeks in a rolling, serialized rollout rather than a single unified shoot.
The structure marks a shift from a traditional one-off campaign toward an episodic model: each installment will spotlight a different figure bringing their own style and energy to the brand’s denim line, while staying tied together by a common theme — the confidence that comes from clothing that fits right. McRae’s chapter, shot by director and photographer Carlijn Jacobs with choreography from Sergio Reis, leans on movement and dance to convey that feeling, set to a “Groove Is In The Heart” soundtrack that nods to Calvin Klein’s 1990s denim era.
McRae said she’s always been a fan of Calvin Klein jeans, noting that every style carries its own personality while still delivering that same confidence.
Global Brand President David Savman framed the campaign as part of a longer continuity in the brand’s identity, tying the new push to denim’s historical role in shaping Calvin Klein’s point of view on confidence and self-expression.
Three denim styles anchor the rollout: a Low Rise Baggy Jean in a dark wash, a High Rise Loose Jean in an indigo rinse, and a reissued 90s Straight Jean in true-blue and washed tones.
The campaign went live globally on August 25 across Calvin Klein retail, its website, social channels, and out-of-home placements. As part of the partner-driven approach, the brand is also inviting outside creators to participate directly — encouraging them to recreate McRae’s campaign choreography on social media, extending the campaign’s reach beyond paid media and into user-generated content. Calvin Klein has said further chapters featuring additional talent will follow in the coming weeks.
