Calvin Klein

Also known as Calvin Richard Klein

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.

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Calvin Richard Klein is an American designer, fashion designer, actor, and businessperson. Born in The Bronx, New York, on November 19, 1942, he is a member of the Democratic Party. He has been educated at the Art Students League of New York, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and IESE Business School. His professional work period began in 1968, and he is affiliated with Calvin Klein Inc.

Klein’s works are held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Kunstmuseum Den Haag. He resides in Southampton and speaks English. His field of work is fashion design, and he has also worked in the acting department.

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Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc., in 1968. In addition to clothing, he also has given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry.

Known for

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields — Self (archive footage)2023
The Super Models — Self (archive footage)2023
Very Ralph — Self2019
Studio 54 — Self (archive footage)2018
Blue Gold: American Jeans2017
Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards — Self (archive footage)2017
Discovering Fashion — Self (archive footage)2016
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel — Self2012
30 Rock — Calvin Klein2006

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Instance of: human
Given name: Calvin
Family name: Klein
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: The Bronx
Occupation: businessperson
Educated at: IESE Business School
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Field of work: fashion design
Official website: www.calvinkleininc.com
Image: Calvin Klein 2011 Shankbone.JPG
Residence: Southampton

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Commons category: Calvin Klein (designer)
date of birth: 1942-11-19
birth name: Calvin Richard Klein
has works in the collection: Kunstmuseum Den Haag
start of work period: 1968-00-00
floruit: 2001-01-01
different from: Calvin Klein
name in native language: Calvin Klein
writing language: English language
affiliation string: Calvin Klein Inc.

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Calvin Richard Klein (born November 19, 1942) 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.

Early life and education

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