Calvin Klein

Calvin Richard Klein (born November 19, 1942) is an American fashion designer and founder of Calvin Klein Inc. He was born in the Bronx, New York City to Flore and Leo Klein. Klein launched his company in 1968 and became known for his clothing, perfumes, watches, and jewelry. He attended Isobel Rooney Middle School 80 and the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. Although he did not graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology, he received an honorary doctorate in 2003. Klein gained experience through his apprenticeship at Dan Millstein and designing for other New York City shops before launching his own successful brand.More