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Calvin Klein and Maxfield Celebrate L.A. Partnership with Dinner at Chateau Marmont

other · 2026-05-21

On Tuesday evening, an exclusive dinner was held at Bungalow 1 of Chateau Marmont, hosted by Calvin Klein and the Melrose Place concept store, Maxfield, to mark their month-long collaboration for the Spring Summer collection. Creative director Veronica Leoni, who is subtly revitalizing the renowned American brand, opted for a low-key atmosphere. Attendees included Tracee Ellis Ross, Jodie Turner-Smith, Michelle Randolph, and the expectant Gia Coppola and Honor Titus, who enjoyed Mediterranean branzino and steak frites at a candlelit table decorated with purple spider orchids, a shift from the brand's usual white flowers. Leoni attributed the renewed interest in the archives to the 'Love Story' effect, showcasing Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's era at Calvin Klein. Since Fall 2025, Maxfield has exclusively offered Calvin Klein Collection in Los Angeles, where Leoni designs with a global muse, recognizing L.A.'s diverse social scenes.

Key facts

  • Calvin Klein and Maxfield held a dinner at Chateau Marmont's Bungalow 1 on Tuesday evening.
  • The event celebrated a month-long partnership for the Spring Summer collection.
  • Veronica Leoni is the creative director of Calvin Klein Collection.
  • Guests included Tracee Ellis Ross, Jodie Turner-Smith, Michelle Randolph, Gia Coppola, and Honor Titus.
  • The dinner featured Mediterranean branzino and steak frites with purple spider orchids.
  • Maxfield has exclusively carried Calvin Klein Collection in Los Angeles since Fall 2025.
  • Leoni credited the 'Love Story' effect for increased interest in the brand's archives.
  • Leoni designs with a global muse in mind, describing L.A. as a city of multiple bubbles.

Entities

Artists

  • Veronica Leoni
  • Tracee Ellis Ross
  • Jodie Turner-Smith
  • Michelle Randolph
  • Gia Coppola
  • Honor Titus
  • Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

Institutions

  • Calvin Klein
  • Maxfield
  • Chateau Marmont
  • Vogue

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • Melrose Place
  • Bungalow 1
  • New York

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