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Birth
Calvin Klein was born in the Bronx, New York -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Calvin Klein attended the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology from 1959 to 1962. -
First Marriage
In 1964, Klein married Jayne Centre, with whom he had a daughter, Marci. The two were divorced in 1974. -
First Company
Created Calvin Klein Inc. with Barry Schwartz. Swartz handled the business end of things while Klein did the designing. -
Sportswear
From the late 60s to the early 70s, Klein sold a successful line of womens' sportswear and soon started to expand into all sorts of womens' apparel. -
Coty Award
Became the youngest designer to win the Coty Award. 1973, 1974, 1975 -
Daghter's Kidnapping
Klein's daughter, Marci was kidnapped for a $100,000 ransom. The kidnappers were arrested. -
Perfume
Late 80s: Klein releases fragrances "Obsession" and "Eternity" -
Designer Jeans
In the 1980s, Klein introduced his line of designer jeans with Brooke Sheilds as the spokesmodel. -
Designer Underwear?
Klein takes over underwear market by making designer boxers and breifs. -
Council of Fashion Designers
Was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America award for both his mens and his womens lines. -
cK
Early 1990s: Klein starts a line of more affordable apparel under the name cK. -
Home Decor
1990s: Klein breaks into the home decor market and is successful -
Modeling Scandle
Faced critisism for his sexually suggestive add campaigns. -
Van Heusen
Phillips Van Heusen bought the company. Before this, Calvin Klein and Barry Schwartz had been the sole owners.
