The Calvin Klein range of collection was launched by Calvin Klein in the year 1968. The company was farmed by Klein along with his childhood friend Barry Schwartz. The company initially offered a complete range of coats for both men and women. The company then was operated from a shop in the York hotel in New York City. It was in the year 2002 that Calvin klein was sold to Phillips Van Heusen Corp, the famous shirt maker. Starting from a range of coats at resent Calvin Klein offers various other ranges like Calvin Klein fragrances, Calvin Klein underwear, Calvin Klein lingerie.

Calvin Klein has something to offer to everyone, it offers products for both men and women. The advertising campaigns adopted by Calvin Klein have proved to be quite controversial in the past. At present none of the founders of the company are actively associated with the company, Francisco Costa at present heads the role of creative director for Calvin Klein Collection.

It was during 1992 that Calvin Klein faced bad times and the company was on the verge of bankruptcy. The company was able to regain by the introduction of the Calvin Klein fragrance and the Calvin Klein underwear line. The ck sportswear range also played an important role in help regain profitability

It was in the year 1993 that Calvin was awarded the      America's Best Designer. He received the award for his minimalist all American design. Italo Zucchelli has been responsible for heading the Calvin Klein Collection menswear line since 2004. Prior to his present role he had worked with Calvin for six seasons.