Historical Figure
Calvin Klein
b. 1942
American fashion designer (born 1942)
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Biography
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer. In 1968, he launched the company that later became Calvin Klein. In addition to clothing, he has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewellery.
Timeline
The story of Calvin Klein, told in moments.
Started an apprenticeship at Dan Millstein, an old-line cloak-and-suit manufacturer. Five years cutting patterns and learning the business.
Launched his own company with $10,000 from childhood friend Barry Schwartz, working out of a hotel room. A Bonwit Teller buyer spotted his coat designs and placed an order on the spot.
Introduced Calvin Klein Jeans. The ad campaign featuring 15-year-old Brooke Shields saying "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins" became one of the most controversial in fashion history.
Sold the Calvin Klein brand to Phillips-Van Heusen for $430 million. His name stayed on the label. He didn't.
Artifacts (15)
Alumnal record (IA alumnalrecord00depa)
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Germans as exponents of culture, (IA germansasexponen00fran 3)
Frantzius, Friedrich Wilhelm von, 1865- [from old catalog]
San Francisco telephone directory (IA sanfranciscotele1907paci)
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
History of the reformation in Europe in the time of Calvin (IA cu31924092350853)
Merle d'Aubigné, J. H. (Jean Henri), 1794-1872
Annual register of The Free Academy of the City of New York (IA annualregisterof190910191112city)
City University of New York. City College
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