Who Should Fill the Open Roles at Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen?

Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen are both facing fresh leadership questions after back-to-back creative director exits on Thursday. Veronica Leoni stepped down from Calvin Klein’s Collections line after just two years and four collections, while Seán McGirr left Alexander McQueen after a stint only a year longer. Both departures followed sharply critical reviews, with Leoni’s fall 2026 collection receiving unusually direct backlash. The article frames it as a “double whammy” that opens two high-profile seats at major luxury houses—then weighs potential replacements. Suggestions include Dario Vitale and Eckhaus Latta for Calvin, plus Eli Russell Linnetz and Frances Howie as more unconventional options.