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Calvin Klein ads have long been known for their provocative portrayal of “it” celebrities, generating fascination, allure, and cultural relevance among audiences worldwide since the 1970s.
Earlier this week, the latest Calvin Klein campaign featuring Bad Bunny crashed the internet, as fans fawned over the artist wearing nothing but the Icon Cotton Stretch Underwear and tank in a series of steamy full body portraits. The portraits clearly show Bad Bunny in a light we’ve never seen before– showing off his ripped physique and tattoos that are peppered across his body. Don’t even get us started on the accompanying ad-film featuring the artist dancing and vibing out to his song “EoO”.
But why stop at Bad Bunny? We gathered a list of nine latinos with equal potential to romper el internet with a Calvin Klein ad, each playing up their distinct style to leaving a lasting (viral) impression.
The soulful Mexican American artist has blessed us with quirky and creative portraits on his social media, and has even soft launched an underwear ad with Loewe in 2023. As he’s branching out into film and more, why not give his dedicated fans a Calvin Klein ad too?
SNL comedian Marcello Hernandez knows how to move an audience to tears with his popular skits. Now imagine him in a Calvin Klein ad flexing his stage presence on a new platform? This “short king” has what it takes to surprise people.
Award winning actor Colman Domingo knows how to make a powerful sartorial impression on the red carpet. We can already picture him crushing a Calvin Klein ad with his elegance… and of course his signature accesories. Plus, with his co-chair appearance at The Met Gala coming up, he’s entering all sorts of new fashion spaces.
El Doble P has already shown the world that he can effortlessly slay an editorial campaign— Who can forget his playful YSL partnership back in 2024? The new hair and confidence he exudes would go hand in hand with Calvin Klein.
Remember when fans freaked out over Pascal’s Legs at the 2023 Met Gala? Headlining an underwear ad campaign with Calvin Klein would be otherworldly and would absolutely go viral. It might make people even go, “Bad Bunny, who?” because Pascal will be on the mind.
Actor and singer Oscar Isaac has played a wide range of characters in films and television. And a Calvin Klein portrait series of Isaac would show us a personal and intimate side of the private actor that we’ve never seen before. Plus, if we include Pedro Pascal on this list, we have to include one of his besties Oscar Isaac, who definitely has done a bit more modeling and knows how to work the camera.
He can sing, dance, and swell our hearts with his musical talent (and innumerable tattoos). So hear us out— a Calvin Klein ad where Rauw shows off his acrobatic dance moves? Yes, please. Plus, we already saw how people reacted to Bad Bunny’s tattoos. Why not recreate the moment but from a different light?
Besides being built like a runway model (6’6!), the Miami Heat’s Jaquez Jr. would make a stunning debut in a Calvin Klein ad where he can show off his hops AND his iconic tousled hair. Plus, if he can look effortlessly model-esk like the photo below, imagine when he knows the camera is only on him?
Cano’s demure, sad-boy aesthetic would be a welcome change from the conventional heartthrob figure centered in a Calvin Klein ad.