1. By: Parisa Jaffari

2. Who is Calvin Klein? Born: Nov 19th, 1942, Bronx, NY Childhood interest: sketching/fashion Attended FIT

3. 1970s Civil rights struggle continues Political controversies Movies make a comeback Advances in technology International relations threatened

4. Prevailing Fashion JEANS HOT PANTS /HIGH BOOTS Mindis Bikini YSL Pantsuit

5. Influences Chanel Halston Armani Simple silhouettes Inspired by menswear Brand identity

6. The Beginning “The only way to advertise is by not focusing on the product” 1974 look 1972 Look For CK Jeans Commercial Click Here CK Jeans take off

7. Fall/Spring 2000 Fall Collection Spring Collection Leather Dark Heavy Sweater-like Turtleneck Light/airy Shear Fitted Simple

8. Fall/Spring 2001 Fall Collection Spring Collection Rich browns Heavy coats Edgy/simple More color Tanks Full neck

9. Fall/Spring 2002 Fall Collection Spring Collection Military jackets Slim cut pants Long dresses Boyish silhouettes Large shoulders Short

10. Significance to Fashion JeansUnderwear Fragrance Target Generation X.They can be sexy. It’s for everyone.

11. Today Francisco Costa: New head designer of women’s wear. (2003) Controversial ads remain Fall 2011- stays true

12. References http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/CKLEIN/seasons/ http://www.enotes.com/1970-fashion-american-decades/important- events-fashion-designhttp://www.enotes.com/1970-fashion-american-decades/important- events-fashion-design http://au.askmen.com/celebs/men/business_politics/36_calvin_klein.ht mlhttp://au.askmen.com/celebs/men/business_politics/36_calvin_klein.ht ml 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.