"Form & Fragment"
Calvin Klein - Japan Exclusive Capsule Collection
A collection of five print designs created for Calvin Klein Men's Underwear, inspired by iconic Japanese elements reimagined through abstract geometry and tonal minimalism. From falling sakura to Mt. Fuji and mosaic clouds, each design explores the balance of structure and softness—refined for the modern Calvin Klein man.
"FORM & FRAGMENT"
A collection of five print designs created for Calvin Klein Men's Underwear
"Form & Fragment" is a five-print exploration designed for a Japan-exclusive Calvin Klein men’s underwear capsule. Inspired by iconic elements of Japanese nature and tradition — from sakura petals to Mt. Fuji, ocean waves, bamboo structures, and drifting clouds — each print reinterprets cultural symbolism through a minimalist, modern lens.
The collection balances strength and softness, order and movement, using abstract forms, tonal palettes, and emotional restraint. It is a visual meditation on contrast — a quiet harmony of heritage and design for the Calvin Klein man.
INSPIRATION IMAGES
COLOR PALETTE
Skydiver
Blue
Cobalt
Deep
Teal
Dusty
Teal
Air
Blue
Off
White
Black
Robe
Grey
Whale
SAKURA - Fragmented Bloom
Brick
Red
Summer
Fig
Inspired by the quiet rhythm of falling cherry blossoms, this print deconstructs the sakura motif through a vertical stripe structure. Uneven spacing and tonal overlays mimic the impermanence of petals drifting in the air, while the linear composition brings a sense of order and modernity.
This abstract balance of softness and structure reflects the delicate tension at the heart of Japanese design — refined for a Calvin Klein sensibility.
INSPIRATION
PATTERN MOTIF
TECHNICAL SKETCHES & MOCKUPS
REPEAT PATTERN
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Top: Front & Back Technical Sketches
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Bottom: On-body Fit Mockups
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Fabrication: Cotton or Cotton-modal Blend
FUJI - GEOMETRIC SILENCE
Inspired by the iconic stillness of Mt. Fuji, this print transforms the majestic silhouette into a rhythmic diamond grid. Abstracted into minimal geometric shapes, the mountain is repeated with softened symmetry, evoking both the timelessness of traditional Japanese motifs and the modernity of Calvin Klein’s design ethos.
Tonal layering and geometric rhythm mirror nature’s calm discipline. Rooted in heritage yet refined for today, this design balances strength and serenity through soft structure and repetition.
INSPIRATION
PATTERN MOTIF
TECHNICAL SKETCHES & MOCKUPS
REPEAT PATTERN
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Top: Front & Back Technical Sketches
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Bottom: On-body Fit Mockups
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Fabrication: Cotton or Cotton-modal Blend
WAVE - RHYTHMIC FLOW
Inspired by traditional Japanese Seigaiha motifs, this print reimagines ocean waves through delicate linear curves and a soft blue ombré palette. The gradual fade of color enhances a sense of calmness, mimicking the ebb and flow of tides in a soothing visual rhythm.
This design balances fluidity and structure, using contour, repetition, and tonal transitions to express quiet movement — refined for the modern Calvin Klein silhouette.
INSPIRATION
PATTERN MOTIF
TECHNICAL SKETCHES & MOCKUPS
REPEAT PATTERN
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Top: Front & Back Technical Sketches
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Bottom: On-body Fit Mockups
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Fabrication: Cotton or Cotton-modal Blend
BAMBOO - WOVEN UNBALANCE
This print draws from the organic irregularity of bamboo scaffolding and the quiet strength of nature’s architecture. Each form interlocks with subtle distortion, creating a rhythm that feels hand-crafted and intentionally imperfect — echoing the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi.
The muted monochrome palette grounds the design in modern minimalism, while the structured grid speaks to quiet resilience. It’s a study in balance through imbalance — refined for the Calvin Klein man who appreciates structure with soul.
INSPIRATION
PATTERN MOTIF
TECHNICAL SKETCHES & MOCKUPS
REPEAT PATTERN
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Top: Front & Back Technical Sketches
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Bottom: On-body Fit Mockups
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Fabrication: Cotton or Cotton-modal Blend
CLOUD - MOSAIC DRIFT
This print reinterprets drifting clouds through a pixelated mosaic grid, capturing the ethereal movement of sky patterns in a digital abstraction. The layered shapes and tonal red palette evoke both softness and controlled energy — an unexpected yet grounded take on a classic motif.
The pixelated layout balances natural softness with graphic structure, giving the cloud motif a camo-inspired edge. The design offers a fresh, elevated take on atmospheric motifs — refined for the Calvin Klein man who values quiet boldness.
INSPIRATION
PATTERN MOTIF
TECHNICAL SKETCHES & MOCKUPS
REPEAT PATTERN
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Top: Front & Back Technical Sketches
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Bottom: On-body Fit Mockups
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Fabrication: Cotton or Cotton-modal Blend
NOTE FROM THE DESIGNER
“Form & Fragment” is a five-print capsule developed exclusively for Calvin Klein Men's Underwear – Japan. Each print draws from iconic elements of Japanese nature and heritage — sakura blossoms, Mt. Fuji, ocean waves, bamboo scaffolds, and drifting clouds — and reinterprets them through a minimalist, modern lens.
Through geometry, tonal layering, and subtle texture, this capsule creates a visual language that balances structure and softness, heritage and innovation. The prints share a quiet strength — never loud, always intentional — echoing Calvin Klein’s DNA of elevated essentials.
Unified by a calm color story, cotton-modal fabrications, and understated detailing, these designs speak to the modern Calvin Klein man: someone who values refined simplicity, cultural resonance, and quiet boldness.