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Designer Biography: Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein

Description:Since 1968, designer Calvin Klein branded an image and a message that catapulted his label to the forefront of global fashion. In 2003, he inked a mega deal with Phillips van Heusen and he and business partner Barry Schwartz sold the company that they started 35 years earlier for $430 million. Francisco Costa took over the reigns as designer. Costa clearly understands the trademarks of Calvin Klein, taking the unmistakably clean aesthetic of the house to an elegant new level in sportswear. (1:56)

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