Review of Calvin Klein Holiday 2021 Ad Campaign by Photographer Quil Lemons with Talent Evan Mock, Mya Ghorbani, Kristen Coffey, Vanessa Aguasvivas, Joshua Seth, Sharon, Fanta, and Mahi
Calvin Klein celebrates closeness and quiet joy in a new Holiday 2021 campaign by photographer Quil Lemons.
Anchored by star brand ambassador Evan Mock, the campaign’s cast is, in typical Calvin Klein fashion, an eclectic group of talented young people. The imagery itself doesn’t deviate much from the usual CK formula either, featuring more strong, stripped-back portraiture of the cast with a range of winter and underwear staples in various states of undress.
Considering it’s a holiday campaign, it would have been nice to see a bit more cheer across the imagery; the spirit is only just detectable in the muted reds and metallics and a few plaid pajama looks.
The video with Evan Mock does offer uplifting and joyful reflections from the star, however. Captured with intimate cinematography, he shares his aim to find joy in life’s small, everyday moments: a welcome reminder during the hectic holiday season, when it can be easy to lose sight of what it’s all about in the first place.
Though a bit more color and energy would have been welcome, the campaign is a simple and intimate celebration of closeness aptly timed for the holiday season.
Photographer | Quil Lemons
Talent | Evan Mock, Mya Ghorbani, Kristen Coffey, Vanessa Aguasvivas, Joshua Seth, Sharon, Fanta, and Mahi
Stylist | Jessica Willis
Hair | Nikki Nelms
Makeup | Emi Kaneko
Casting Director | Mark Foltz
Set Designer | Lauren Nikrooz