Calvin Richard Klein (born November 19, 1942) is an American fashion designer who founded the company that evolved into Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968.
In addition to clothing, he has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry. His impressive net worth makes him one of the richest designers in the fashion world.
CK’s success story began in his birthplace of the Bronx, New York City. Nevertheless, Calvin Klein is an American fashion house that markets its eponymously branded products worldwide.
Klein married Jayne Centre, a textile designer, in 1964. They have a daughter, television producer Marci Klein, who is best known for her work on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock.
The couple divorced in 1974. Klein married his assistant Kelly Rector in Rome in September 1986, while on a shopping trip in Italy. She later became a well-known socialite photographer.
They separated in 1996 and divorced in April 2006, after 20 years of marriage. In addition to this, Calvin was also in a relationship with Nick Gruber (2010 – 2012).
In 2015, he put his Miami Beach, Florida, mansion on the market for $16 million. The Florida property was sold in February 2017 for $12,850,000. Klein spent $25 million in June 2015 to purchase a mansion in Los Angeles, California.
Calvin Klein dated gay ex-porn star Nicholas Gruber. Klein is a supporter of the U.S. Democratic Party, having given over $250,000 to candidates and PACs since 1980.
Fashion house Calvin Klein has launched its Spring 2024 menswear collection. The spotlight is on none other than esteemed British actor and musician Idris Elba. Serving as the new face of Calvin Klein, Idris Elba takes center stage in the fashion house’s latest campaign.
For the first time, Calvin Klein has chosen esteemed British actor and musician Idris Elba as the face of its menswear campaign. This collaboration is a significant move for the fashion and film industries.
Idris, known for his commanding onscreen presence, effortlessly captures the essence of Calvin Klein’s clean and comfortable staple pieces designed for everyday wear.
Currently, Calvin is with his longtime boyfriend, Kevin Baker, 35. On Tuesday afternoon (August 29), the 80-year-old designer and the 35-year-old model went shopping along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California.
For their outing, Calvin wore a gray shirt with white linen pants, while Kevin sported a black shirt and black pants.
The couple made their first public appearance together in 2016, walking the red carpet at the American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala. The two of them have never publicly discussed their relationship, but there have been rumors about it for years.
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