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By: Parisa Jaffari. Who is Calvin Klein?. Born: Nov 19th, 1942, Bronx, NY Childhood interest: sketching/fashion Attended FIT. 1970s. Civil rights struggle continues Political controversies Movies make a comeback Advances in technology International relations threatened.
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Who is Calvin Klein? • Born: Nov 19th, 1942, Bronx, NY • Childhood interest: sketching/fashion • Attended FIT
1970s • Civil rights struggle continues • Political controversies • Movies make a comeback • Advances in technology • International relations threatened
Prevailing Fashion YSL Pantsuit HOT PANTS /HIGH BOOTS Bikini JEANS Mindis
Influences Inspired by menswear Chanel Halston Simple silhouettes Armani Brand identity
The Beginning CK Jeans take off 1974 look 1972 Look “The only way to advertise is by not focusing on the product” For CK Jeans Commercial Click Here
Fall/Spring 2000 Fall Collection • Leather • Dark • Heavy • Sweater-like • Turtleneck Spring Collection • Light/airy • Shear • Fitted • Simple
Fall/Spring 2001 • More color • Tanks • Full neck Fall Collection Spring Collection • Rich browns • Heavy coats • Edgy/simple
Fall/Spring 2002 • Military jackets • Slim cut pants • Long dresses • Boyish silhouettes • Large shoulders • Short Spring Collection Fall Collection
Significance to Fashion Fragrance Jeans Underwear It’s for everyone. Target Generation X. They can be sexy.
Today Controversial ads remain Francisco Costa: New head designer of women’s wear.(2003) Fall 2011- stays true
References • http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/CKLEIN/seasons/ • http://www.enotes.com/1970-fashion-american-decades/important-events-fashion-design • http://au.askmen.com/celebs/men/business_politics/36_calvin_klein.html • http://back2retro.wordpress.com/2010/11/27/1970s-fashion/ • http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade70.html • Palomo-Lovinski, Noel. The world’s Most Influential fashion designers-hidden connections & lasting legacies of fashions iconic creators. London:Quarto Publishing, 2010. 22-25. Print.