History of Calvin Klein Menswear

Calvin Klein Menswear is an iconic American brand that has been making men’s clothing and accessories for over a century. The company started in New York City selling men’s underwear, but in the early fifties, the brand started specializing in menswear, and today it offers clothing, shoes, accessories and fragrances. Calvin Klein was founded by a Dutch immigrant, Calvin Klein Rieder. He moved to America in the nineteen eighties and established his business in Manhattan. He trademarked the ‘Klein’ trademark in the eighties, and his range included suits, casuals, dress shirts, slacks, jeans, jackets, cardigans, cuffs, ties and socks.

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The first year the brand only sold men’s underwear, but in the following years, they added menswear, accessories and fragrances to their range. The obsession with fashion continued through the thirties and forties, and Calvin Klein was amongst the most popular labels in the United States. But in the eighties, the focus of the brand shifted towards women’s wear, and they were able to achieve their goal with success. However, it was not until the nineties that the obsession with fashion caught up with men, and Calvin Klein launched their line of jeans, jackets, cardigans, slacks, skirts and shoes. The brand has achieved its success again, and each time with more creativity and commitment to design, you can find great pieces from places such as Louis Boyd.

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As you can see, the history of Calvin Klein Menswear goes back over seventy years. The brand is renowned for its commitment to quality menswear, and the obsession with design that made Calvin Klein so successful in the first year. And although the brand has changed over the years, it has never lost the love of quality and innovation that has characterised its success since its establishment. It has reinvented itself time again, and the dedication to quality, design and comfort continues.

 

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