Who owns Calvin Klein?
Calvin Klein is owned by PVH (the United States, NYSE: PVH), which has owned the brand since 12 February 2003.[1] Calvin Klein was founded in 1968 in New York and was independent until 2003.
Key facts
- Current owner
- PVH Corp. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1968–2003)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Founded
- 1968
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Casual & denim
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: PVH
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein was founded in New York in 1968 and defined designer denim and, later, branded underwear, with advertising that was repeatedly controversial and repeatedly effective. PVH acquired the company in 2003 for about $430 million plus royalties. Its underwear waistband, with the name printed on the elastic, turned an invisible garment into a visible label.
Ownership timeline of Calvin Klein
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Calvin Klein?
The parent company of Calvin Klein is PVH, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Calvin Klein American?
Yes. Calvin Klein originated in the United States in 1968 and its owner, PVH, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has PVH owned Calvin Klein?
PVH has owned Calvin Klein since 12 February 2003.
Who owned Calvin Klein before PVH?
Calvin Klein was an independent company from its founding in 1968 in New York until PVH acquired it in 2003.
Is Calvin Klein still owned by PVH?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Calvin Klein is still owned by PVH. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] PVH Corp. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-31 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 31 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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