A biography for Calvin Kleinhasn’t been written yet.
“I don't dwell on success. Maybe that's one reason I'm successful.”
“When I get into bed at night, I hope I don't get into it alone!”
“I've met people who didn't even know there was a Calvin Klein; they thought it was just the name of a product.”
“Nothing earth-shattering has happened in men's fashion. How much can you do with men's clothes?”
“The only way to advertise is by not focusing on the product.”
“It's fun seeing my label on someone's behind - I like that.”
“When I started the business, I hardly went home. I became very driven about work and about my career.”
“I love Brooke. Exploiting her was never my intention.”
“There are a lot of gay people in fashion, but it's not as if every gay person is a great creator.”
“I'm a sexual person, and that's reflected in my clothes and my advertisements.”
“There has been a change in men's attitudes toward their clothes. Men are more aware of fashion; they're not afraid of it.”
“I've been strong and determined all my life about many things I've wanted.”
“I'm more offended when someone's killed on television than when there's something that's sensuous or sexual. So what?”
“Anyone who is secure about herself shouldn't be threatened by the ads I do.”
“The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural.”
“I certainly feel that an adult woman has a right to determine what happens to her life and body.”
“I'm not trying to be Mr. Universe, but I want to stay in shape.”
“I'm not a politician and don't want any part of politics.”
“We're not doing outrageous fashion; I make sports clothes that are relatively conservative, clothes that everyone wears.”
“My wardrobe consists of antique clothes, many of my designs, plus shoes and shirts from Brooks Brothers and Paul Stuart.”