Calzedonia Just Released a Keith Haring-Inspired Collection

woman wearing Calzedonia Keith Haring tights

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published 9 March 2022

You've undoubtedly seen the work of Keith Haring. During the 1980s, Haring created some of the most recognizable works of graffiti art in New York City, paying special attention to the subway. While today his designs have a reputation for being whimsical, he tackled a number of timely social issues including the crack epidemic, AIDS epidemic, war and peace, sex positivity, and human rights. Haring himself was HIV positive and passed away due to AIDS-related complications in 1990, but he has left an indelible, joyful legacy encouraging people exercise compassion and live together peacefully.

In that vein, Italian-based brand Calzedonia has released a Keith Haring-inspired collection that includes jeans, socks, and tights adorned with Haring's universally recognizable work. This way, whether you're familiar with Haring's art or you're a new fan, you can celebrate his life and work with your outfit. It also helps that this collection is undeniably fun, and is sure to brighten your day the minute you put one of these items on.

Below, check out the (affordable!) items that I'm currently obsessing over.

Keith Haring Hearts 30 Denier Sheer Tights

Have you ever admired those sexy back-seam tights that movie stars wore in the '40s? Well, let's take that style and infuse it with some nice '80s irreverence.

Keith Haring Design Short Sport Socks

Who says sport socks need to be boring? Nothing inspires me to get active quite like these little jumping men do.

Keith Haring All Over Man Print 50 Denier Mesh Tights

You'll never dread having to wear tights again once you get this unique pair in your closet.

Keith Haring Man Print 30 Denier Sheer Tights

I love the tiny yellow stars on these tights―they're a perfect way to spice up an otherwise plain outfit. Pair with your favorite short skirt, or with your go-to little black dress.

Keith Haring Digital Print Short Sport Socks

These colorful socks are made to be shown off.

Keith Haring Soft Touch Push Up Jeans

If you're looking to make a subtle statement, these high-waisted jeans are the perfect way to pay tribute to your favorite artist without donning an especially loud outfit.

Gabrielle Ulubay is a Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about sexual wellness, politics, culture, and fashion at Marie Claire and at publications including The New York Times, HuffPost Personal, Bustle, Alma, Muskrat Magazine, O'Bheal, and elsewhere. Her personal essay in The New York Times' Modern Love column kickstarted her professional writing career in 2018, and that piece has since been printed in the 2019 revised edition of the Modern Love book. Having studied history, international relations, and film, she has made films on politics and gender equity in addition to writing about cinema for Film Ireland, University College Cork, and on her personal blog, gabrielleulubay.medium.com. Before working with Marie Claire, Gabrielle worked in local government, higher education, and sales, and has resided in four countries and counting. She has worked extensively in the e-commerce and sales spaces since 2020, and spent two years at Drizly, where she developed an expertise in finding the best, highest quality goods and experiences money can buy.

Deeply political, she believes that skincare, haircare, and sexual wellness are central tenets to one's overall health and fights for them to be taken seriously, especially for people of color. She also loves studying makeup as a means of artistic expression, drawing on her experience as an artist in her analysis of beauty trends. She's based in New York City, where she can be found watching movies or running her art business when she isn't writing. Find her on Twitter at @GabrielleUlubay or on Instagram at @gabrielle.ulubay, or follow her art at @suburban.graffiti.art

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