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Have you ever heard of the name Calvin Klein? Well, if you have, you should know he is a famous fashion designer that has been designing for many years. He has a clothing line, and also distributes cologne and many different clothes. Calvin Klein is one of the fashion's biggest names and brands. He taught himself how to sketch and sew as a boy. He went on to win a place at New York's High School of Art and Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and finally launched his own label, in partnership with Barry Schwartz, in 1968. He received many awards including The Council of Fashion Designers of America. He was recently divorced from a photographer, Kelly Klein. He has one daughter named Marci. He presents his collections in New York. If you have any questions e-mail us at J002932@thinkquest.org.