Calvin Klein is an American fashion designer known as one of the most successful designers in the world. He is the founder of the popular brand, Calvin Klein . Before starting his own brand, he worked as a designer in many clothing stores.

Born name

Calvin Richard Klein

nickname

Calvin

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Bronx, New York, United States

Residence

Klein lives in a minimalist mansion on Meadow Lane in Southampton, New York. The oceanfront property cost him $75 million.

He also owns a stylish contemporary home on Bird Streets in the Hollywood Hills. He bought the place in 2015 for $25 million.

nationality

training

Calvin Klein went to Isobel Rooney Middle School in 80 . He later studied at the College of Art and Design .

After completing his schooling, he received admission to the Fashion Institute of Technology . However, he never graduated from the institute.

occupation

fashion designer

family

• Father – Leo Klein (grocer)
• Mother – Flore Klein
• Siblings – Barry Klein (Older Brother), Alexis Klein (Younger Sister)

Manager

Calvin Klein can be reached through Calvin Klein, Inc.

Build

Slim

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

70 kg or 154 lbs

girlfriend / boyfriend / spouse

Calvin Klein dated –

1. Jayne Center (1964-1974) – In 1964, Klein married a textile designer, Jayne Center. Jayne gave birth to their daughter Marci in October 1967. However, the marriage ended in 1974. Marci is best known for having worked as a talent producer for NBC’s TV show. Saturday Night Live .
2. Kelly Rector (1986-1996) – In September 1986, Klein got married to his personal assistant, Kelly Rector. Their romantic and low-key ceremony took place in Rome. They officially announced their split in 1996. However, they were not officially divorced until 2006.
3. Nick Gruber (2010-2012) – In 2010, Klein began dating model and former star, Nick Gruber. Their relationship drew a lot of attention when Klein was about 48 years older than his new boyfriend. Their relationship ended in early 2012. Gruber later revealed that Klein had given him a Bentley as a gift, but after the split he asked Gruber to return it. He also claimed that Klein forced him to take a lie detector test and had him interrogated by a former detective. Klein was suspicious that Gruber was cheating on him.
4. Kevin Baker (2016-Present) – Klein’s relationship with model Kevin Baker became public in December 2016 after they attended the ACRIA holiday dinner at the 69th Regiment Armory .

race/ethnicity

White

He is of Hungarian descent on his father’s side and American and Austrian descent on his mother’s side.

hair colour

Dark Brown (Natural)

With age, his hair turns gray.

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Bisexual

distinguishing features

• Gaunt appearance
• Blue eyes

brand promotion

Calvin Klein has not yet done any endorsement work for any brand.

Religion

He has not spoken publicly about his religious views.

Known for

• As the founder of legendary fashion brand Calvin Klein .
• As one of the most successful and popular American fashion designers.

first movie

He has never been seen in a movie.

First TV show

In 1977, Calvin Klein made his first TV show appearance on the comedy talk show, The Mike Douglas Show .

Personal trainer

His exercise routine and diet plan are unknown.

Calvin Klein favorite things

• Time – The seventies in New York City

Calvin Klein Facts

1. While studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology , he worked as a copyboy in the art department of Women’s Wear Daily , which was a popular fashion magazine.
2. In 1968 he started his iconic Calvin Klein Limited as a $10,000 coat business in the York Hotel . His company’s sales in the first season reached over $500,000. In 1977, his brand recorded sales of more than $30 million.
3. When he began his rise in fashion, his name was American Yves St Laurent.
4. He became a household name in the late ’70s after his brand used 13-year-old Brooke Shields in the infamous ad campaign for a new line of jeans. The commercial was banned in the US. Amid the controversy, he managed to sell a record number of jeans. They sold more than 200,000 pairs in one day.
5. In February 1978, his 11-year-old daughter, Marci, was kidnapped and he was asked to pay a ransom of $100,000. Police eventually arrested Marci’s babysitter Paule Ransay, her half-brother Dominique, and Dominique’s boyfriend, Cecil Wiggins. Paule Ransay later claimed that he and Klein’s lover planned to kidnap his daughter for some promotional purposes before launching his new line of clothes and perfumes.
6. In 1995, he was embroiled in a major controversy when his new ad campaign, featuring teenage models in motel rooms preparing for pornographic auditions, was deemed child pornography by the US Department of Justice . The company had to withdraw the ads.
7. In December 2002 Calvin Klein was acquired by Phillips Van Heusen Corp (PVH). As part of the transaction, PVH paid $400 million in cash and $30 million in stock. Klein also received royalties and licensing rights related to the future sales.
8. In 2003 he received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater. Fashion Institute of Technology .
9. After dropping out of the Fashion Institute of Technology , he began working at oldline cape and suit maker Dan Millstein.
10. Before he decided to start Calvin Klein , he worked as a designer in various New York stores for 5 years.
11. He does not have an official social media account.