The House of Klein: Fashion, Controversy, and a Business Obsession

by Lisa Marsh

Book Overview

A fashion world insider and journalist reveals the secret world of Calvin Klein The House of Klein for the first time tells the inside story of the rise of a fashion legend and the mammoth empire he built. Calvin Klein is the world's most well-known (and successful) fashion designer and has created one of the most recognizable brands in existence, but the tale of his ascendancy to the top of the fashion industry has never been fully told. The House...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471455636
• ISBN13: 9780471455639
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating!

As a fan of Calvin Klein's clothing and fragrances, I was thrilled to finally see a biography on him. Although his name is everywhere and on everything, the man himself remained a mystery. Until I read this book. It offers a great behind-the-scenes peek into who he is, where he came from, and how he built such a succesful international business, despite many missteps along the way. A must-read for anyone interested in the man behind the myth.

A must read

If you are interested in fashion, this is a must read. The House of Klein is a fantastic book. The author shares the story of Calvin Klein with all the intimate details of his life and business. This is a book not to be missed!

Page Turner!

As an avid reader of any and all fashion books, I found this first release from Lisa Marsh (who is in fact a well known business writer formally of the New York Post) not only interesting from a fashionistas perspective but very enlightening from the business perspective. This tells the REAL story of how the mammoth House of Klein began, from its humble roots to its now infamous advertisements and worldwide fame. Most people only know about the label that is on the back of their skirt or jacket, but Marsh lets you know how it really got there- what really happens behind those beatiful oak wood doors marked 'Calvin Klein'. I recommend it for all!

fantastic read

I love anything fashion related. Calvin Klein is such a fascinating figure that I had to buy this book when I heard it was coming out. The author does a great job in explaining how Calvin Klein grew his business and how he became such an international celebrity.