Calvin Klein

Date of Birth: November 19, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Date of Death: (Leave blank as he is alive)

Biography

Calvin Klein is an American fashion designer who gained widespread recognition for his minimalist and modern designs. Born on November 19, 1942, in the Bronx, New York City, Klein showed an early interest in fashion and design. He attended the High School of Art and Design and later graduated from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology in 1963. After working briefly as a designer for various New York shops, he launched his own company, Calvin Klein Inc., in 1968 with his friend and business partner, Barry Schwartz. Klein’s first collection, a line of youthful, understated coats and dresses, was a critical and commercial success. His clean lines and elegant simplicity defined American fashion during the 1970s and 1980s. He expanded his brand to include jeans, underwear, and a highly successful line of fragrances. His provocative advertising campaigns, particularly those featuring young models in minimal clothing, garnered significant attention and sometimes controversy, cementing his status as a cultural icon. Klein continued to innovate and expand his brand throughout the years, and in 2003, he sold Calvin Klein Inc. to PVH Corp. for approximately $400 million in cash and $30 million in stock, along with ongoing royalties. Despite the sale, Klein remained active in the fashion industry and continued to influence modern design trends.

5 Interesting Facts about Calvin Klein

1. Calvin Klein was awarded the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Award for outstanding design in both men’s and women’s wear in 1982.

2. His provocative 1980s advertising campaign with a then-15-year-old Brooke Shields, who famously stated, “You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing,” remains one of the most iconic in fashion history.

3. Klein became the first designer to receive the CFDA award for both men’s and women’s wear in the same year.

4. He was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1981.

5. Calvin Klein’s minimalist style was heavily influenced by his love for the works of French fashion designer André Courrèges.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Calvin Klein

1. “The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural.”

2. “I think there’s something incredibly sexy about a woman wearing her boyfriend’s T-shirt and underwear.”

3. “I personally believe that at the end of the day, the truth is a very powerful thing.”

4. “I love that in some ways, fashion is able to bring out people’s personality.”

5. “I always wanted to be a designer. I read books on fashion from the age of 12.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Calvin Klein’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $700 million.

Children

Calvin Klein has one daughter, Marci Klein, who is a well-known television producer. She has worked on popular shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock.”