10 Things To Know About Calvin Klein

Like a million others, are you too a gung-ho fan of the Calvin Klein label? The Calvin Klein fashion line is mostly loved for its simple, elegant and luxurious designs. Don’t you want to know more about the creator of your favorite clothing and accessory label? Calling all you Calvin Klein addicts out there, this is one piece of that you will surely love. 10 things to know about Calvin Klein are carefully picked.

  1. Calvin Klein was born on 19th November 1942 in the Bronx to Jewish-Hungarian immigrants.

  2. His love for sewing came from his grandmother who was a seamstress.

  3. During his early years, Calvin attended the High School of Art and Design.

  4. He also enrolled in the New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. In the year 2003, he received an honorary doctorate.

  5. In the year 1964, Calvin Klein got married to Jayne Centre. She was his first wife. Their marriage, however, ended bitterly with a divorce after 10 years.

  6. Marci Klein, Calvin’s first daughter, is a four-time winner of the Emmy Award as a television producer. She is the co-producer for NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the executive producer for Tina Fey’s 30 Rock.

  7. In the year 1986, Calvin got married to photographer and socialite Kelly Rector, who was also working in his company. However even this marriage was short-lived. The two got divorced in 2006.

  8. Currently, Calvin Klein is having a gay relationship with 21-year old ex-porn star, Nick Gruber. He is so much in love with Nick that he even threw an elaborate birthday bash for him on his 21st birthday.

  9. Calvin was the first designer who made women’s undergarments that resembled men’s jockey shorts.

  10. He is also the first designer ever who received the award for Outstanding Designs in men’s and women’s wear from the CFDA award show.
    
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