Calvin Klein will release the Calvin Klein Jung Kook CKJK capsule collection 2026 online Tuesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. EST, with in-store availability beginning Wednesday, May 20. The 20-piece capsule is the first collaboration in the brand’s 58-year history where an ambassador directly co-designed the product, according to a WWD exclusive published Monday.
The collection ranges from $29 for underwear basics to $699 for premium leather and denim pieces. The CKJK name combines Calvin Klein’s “CK” initials with Jung Kook’s “JK,” and the monogram appears across every style.
Calvin Klein parent company PVH Corp has banked on Jung Kook’s commercial pull since 2023. The new capsule slots into a wider 2026 wave of celebrity co-designer projects, including the Coach x Brain Dead collection and the Bad Bunny x Adidas Ballerina collaboration.
Image: Courtesy of Calvin Klein
Quick facts: 20 styles, men’s and women’s. Price range $29 to $699. Online drop May 19 at 6 p.m. EST at calvinklein.com/CKJK. In stores May 20. First ambassador-as-co-designer collection in Calvin Klein’s 58-year history.
What Is the CKJK Collection?
The CKJK capsule contains 20 styles for men and women, built around biker and motorcycle codes — a direct reference to Jung Kook’s personal interest in motorcycles. The lineup includes a 90s trucker jacket, 90s straight-fit jeans, low-rise baggy jeans, a racer jacket, graphic tees, sweatshirts and underwear.
Every piece carries custom [CKJK] logo treatments, hidden embroidery and bespoke denim washes. Graphics reference Jung Kook’s birth year (’97) and several of his actual tattoos, including a tiger lily, a crown, the number 7 and the Woozy Face emoji.
The denim-heavy mix aligns with the denim revival in 2026, with archival 90s silhouettes returning at full wholesale price across the market. CKJK differs from designer-led drops like Victoria Beckham x Gap and Mango x Eckhaus Latta 2026 — those are designer-led; CKJK is ambassador-led.
The Campaign
The CKJK campaign was shot by British photographer Alasdair McLellan under a “movement and freedom” theme, with a cinematic biker concept anchoring the visuals. Calvin Klein began its social rollout Monday, May 18, alongside the WWD exclusive.
The hashtags #CKJK and #JUNGKOOKxCALVINKLEIN trended in 172 countries within hours of the announcement.
“This collaboration brings together two cultural forces at full power, combining the unmistakable influence of Jung Kook with Calvin Klein’s iconic brand codes to create something with real impact. Through Jung Kook’s lens, we’re able to express a more personal side of the partnership, inspired by his individuality and passion for motorcycles, all interpreted through the Calvin Klein aesthetic.” — David Savman, Global Brand President, Calvin Klein
The narrative treatment echoes Calvin Klein’s broader 2026 campaign direction and the industry-wide shift toward story-driven ambassador work seen in Hailey Bieber fronts Alaïa Fall 2026 campaign.
Where to Buy the CKJK Collection
The CKJK collection goes live online Tuesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. EST at the official Calvin Klein CKJK collection page. In-store availability begins Wednesday, May 20.
Three flagship locations will carry exclusive CKJK underwear styles unavailable elsewhere:
- Harajuku — Tokyo flagship
- Soho — New York flagship
- Champs-Élysées — Paris flagship
Global pop-up activations are scheduled in Los Angeles, Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney, Melbourne, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Shanghai. Select wholesale partners and additional Calvin Klein retail locations will also stock the capsule.
Jung Kook and Calvin Klein: Track Record
Jung Kook was named Calvin Klein global ambassador in March 2023. PVH Corp shares rose approximately 20% in the weeks following the appointment, according to public market data, and the stock hit a five-year high after his Spring 2024 campaign launched. Full appointment background is available via the PVH Corp official announcement.
His Heritage Classic Nylon Bomber Jacket from that campaign sold out in every size on calvinklein.com in approximately three hours. A single 2023 Instagram post for the brand generated media exposure value of approximately 825 million KRW, per industry tracking.
According to Starnews Korea, CKJK qualifies as the first idol designer collection in Calvin Klein’s 58-year history. The brand-heat trajectory is consistent with the metrics flagged in the Lyst Index Q1 2026 brand rankings.
The ambassador-to-co-designer pipeline isn’t unique to Calvin Klein in 2026. The Zendaya x On Cloudnova collaboration and JW Anderson x Diadora Equipe sneaker followed similar trajectories — endorsement first, design credit second. Full details on the CKJK design partnership were first reported in the WWD exclusive report.
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