What Does CK Stand For? Calvin Klein History

CK stands for Calvin Klein, the name of both the American designer and the fashion brand.

The designer

Calvin Richard Klein was born on 19 November 1942 in the Bronx, New York City, according to Wikipedia.

The company

In 1968 he launched his first company with childhood friend Barry K. Schwartz, which later became Calvin Klein. His tight-fitting signature jeans, designed in 1974, grossed 200,000 dollars in their first week. He also has licensed perfumes, watches and jewellery.

Known for

Calvin Klein is known for clean, minimalist lines. He was early hailed as the new Yves Saint Laurent.

Facts are from Wikipedia’s Calvin Klein entry at the time of writing.

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