Calvin Klein is a privately owned company operated and owned by the public company Phillips-Van Heusen. The brand was launched back in 1968 by designer Calvin Klein who sought to transform the world of fashion and accessories with his American-inspired designs. Today, Calvin Klein is headquartered in New York City, New York, and produces couture products that are sold in Calvin Klein boutiques and department stores as well as at the official Calvin Klein e-commerce store CalvinKlein.com. The design house is known for sportswear, underwear, fragrances, housewares and accessories.