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Calvin Klein BiographyCalvin Klein is an award-winning fashion icon. He is recognized globally as a master of minimalism and has spent his career distilling things to their very essence. His name ranks among the best-known brands in the world with Calvin Klein, Inc. reaching over $6 billion in global retail sales. Klein studied at the School of Art & Design and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. After a short time working as a designer, in 1968, he launched Calvin Klein, Inc. with childhood friend, Barry Schwartz. Whether in fashion, fragrance, beauty or his collections for the home, his work has been subtle, sophisticated and possesses a clarity that redefined modern living, and an American point of view. For him, the challenge is to create new things that fit a modern way of life. “It's about making people look and feel good about themselves and their homes”, he says.
The scope of Calvin Klein’s influence makes him unique among the world’s top designers. On the cutting edge of fashion with his Calvin Klein Collections for women, men and the home, he reinvented many basic icons of modern dress. He pioneered designer jeans and redefined the idea of underwear and fragrance, making designer quality apparel affordable for virtually anyone; as well as revolutionizing the designer denim and underwear businesses with his overtly sexy advertising campaigns.
His advertising campaigns redefined the way products were marketed to consumers with Klein purchasing multiple ad pages in magazines. One of the most famous was his 1991 Calvin Klein Jeans supplement for Vanity Fair magazine, which totaled over 100 pages.
Time Magazine, in 1996, named Calvin Klein as one of the most influential Americans. In 1973, Klein won the prestigious Coty American Fashion Critic’s Award, the fashion industry’s Oscar, and was the first designer to consecutively win again in 1974 and 1975. He was the youngest designer ever be elected into the Coty Hall of Fame in 1975.
Klein also received 7 awards for outstanding design from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.
Calvin Klein, Inc. was sold to Philips Van Heusen Corporation in 2003, and Klein remained a creative consultant with the company until 2006.
Klein has one daughter, Marci Klein, a television producer. He resides in New York City.
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-A tireless entrepreneur whose passion fueled the growth behind one of the world’s most recognizable brands, Calvin Klein is an icon whose persistence, creativity and bold approach to design has captured the attention of a global marketplace. In his keynote presentations, Klein engages in a candid conversation on the lessons he has learned—from both his success and failures—in building a brand, building a business and building trust among his peers and employees in developing a sustainable vision. Whether discussing marketing, branding and developing customer loyalty or leadership, strategy and growing a business, Klein shares his remarkable story that will inspire your organization to take big risks in the name of success.
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Calvin Klein is an award-winning fashion icon. He is recognized globally as a master of minimalism and has spent his career distilling things to their very essence. His name ranks among the best-known brands in the world with Calvin Klein, Inc. reaching over $6 billion in global retail sales. Klein studied at the School of Art & Design and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. After a short time working as a designer, in 1968, he launched Calvin Klein, Inc. with childhood friend, Barry Schwartz. Whether in fashion, fragrance, beauty or his collections for the home, his work has been subtle, sophisticated and possesses a clarity that redefined modern living, and an American point of view. For him, the challenge is to create new things that fit a modern way of life. “It's about making people look and feel good about themselves and their homes”, he says.
The scope of Calvin Klein’s influence makes him unique among the world’s top designers. On the cutting edge of fashion with his Calvin Klein Collections for women, men and the home, he reinvented many basic icons of modern dress. He pioneered designer jeans and redefined the idea of underwear and fragrance, making designer quality apparel affordable for virtually anyone; as well as revolutionizing the designer denim and underwear businesses with his overtly sexy advertising campaigns.
His advertising campaigns redefined the way products were marketed to consumers with Klein purchasing multiple ad pages in magazines. One of the most famous was his 1991 Calvin Klein Jeans supplement for Vanity Fair magazine, which totaled over 100 pages.
Time Magazine, in 1996, named Calvin Klein as one of the most influential Americans. In 1973, Klein won the prestigious Coty American Fashion Critic’s Award, the fashion industry’s Oscar, and was the first designer to consecutively win again in 1974 and 1975. He was the youngest designer ever be elected into the Coty Hall of Fame in 1975.
Klein also received 7 awards for outstanding design from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.
Calvin Klein, Inc. was sold to Philips Van Heusen Corporation in 2003, and Klein remained a creative consultant with the company until 2006.
Klein has one daughter, Marci Klein, a television producer. He resides in New York City.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Calvin Klein and other top speakers and celebrities.
A tireless entrepreneur whose passion fueled the growth behind one of the world’s most recognizable brands, Calvin Klein is an icon whose persistence, creativity and bold approach to design has captured the attention of a global marketplace. In his keynote presentations, Klein engages in a candid conversation on the lessons he has learned—from both his success and failures—in building a brand, building a business and building trust among his peers and employees in developing a sustainable vision. Whether discussing marketing, branding and developing customer loyalty or leadership, strategy and growing a business, Klein shares his remarkable story that will inspire your organization to take big risks in the name of success.
Calvin Klein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Calvin Klein for your event is available upon request. Calvin Klein generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rob Reiner, Oliver Hudson, Steven Spielberg, Sherry Lansing and Richard Dreyfuss. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Calvin Klein for an upcoming live or virtual event.
A tireless entrepreneur whose passion fueled the growth behind one of the world’s most recognizable brands, Calvin Klein is an icon whose persistence, creativity and bold approach to design has captured the attention of a global marketplace. In his keynote presentations, Klein engages in a candid conversation on the lessons he has learned—from both his success and failures—in building a brand, building a business and building trust among his peers and employees in developing a sustainable vision. Whether discussing marketing, branding and developing customer loyalty or leadership, strategy and growing a business, Klein shares his remarkable story that will inspire your organization to take big risks in the name of success.
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