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Calvin Klein is one of the foremost fashion modernists and for decades has produced
the definitive vision of contemporary American fashions. With
precise cuts and elegant shapes and fabrics, Klein steers clear
of excess or adornment. His creations often become style icons,
such as his unisex fragrances and his cK Calvin Klein collection.
Klein is known worldwide for his brand-name business in designer
jeans and underwear, as well as for his unexcelled creativity in design
and in advertising. Klein has won six awards for outstanding
design from the Council of Fashion Designers of America; he's
a three-time winner of the Coty Award; and the Fashion Institute
of Technology has recognized him with its President's Award.
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Calvin's aesthetic: “I like simplicity, I like purity, I like anything that’s modern. But it has to be exciting, it has to be interesting.” |
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On those early Brooke Shields ads: “I never had any idea that people would think there was something to be upset about. And now they really seem so innocent. But at the time I guess that was pushing the envelope a bit.” |
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