Calvin Klein

Fashion Designer American Born 1942 (age 84)

Founded Calvin Klein and pioneered minimalist fashion aesthetic.

397 quotes

"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
Creativity
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
Art
"The difference between style and fashion is quality."
Beauty
"Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need."
Money
"Perfection is not just about control. It's also about letting go."
Wisdom
"I have always believed that fashion was not something that should go down the runway only, but should be part of street sense, everyday life."
Life
"You can't fake your way through anything anymore."
Truth
"I think what we're looking for is a new way of being."
Change
"The best fashion show is definitely on the street."
Inspiration
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
Beauty
"Life is about creating yourself."
Creativity
"Success is achieved when you have no fear."
Courage
"I'm very romantic and very optimistic."
Love
"The only way forward is through innovation."
Success
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."
Wisdom
"What you wear is how you present yourself to the world."
Life
"Everybody wants to be famous, but nobody wants to do the work."
Work
"Fear is the biggest obstacle to progress."
Fear
"Great things never came from comfort zones."
Courage
"Passion is the fuel that drives all creativity."
Creativity
"Minimalism is not about having less, it's about having more of what matters."
Wisdom
"Beauty comes from simplicity."
Beauty
"I dream for a living."
Dreams
"Strength comes from discipline."
Strength
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Inspiration
"Everything I do is driven by personal vision."
Leadership
"Time is the most precious resource."
Time
"Change is the only constant in life."
Change
"Gratitude opens doors that money cannot."
Gratitude
"Real success comes from staying true to yourself."
Success