A fashion world insider and journalist reveals the secret world ofCalvin Klein The House of Klein for the first time tells the inside story of therise of a fashion legend and the mammoth empire he built. CalvinKlein is the world's most well-known (and successful) fashiondesigner and has created one of the most recognizable brands inexistence, but the tale of his ascendancy to the top of the fashionindustry has never been fully told. The House of Klein is thewarts-and-all exposé of a boy from the Bronx who made his namesynonymous with high fashion by making his brand synonymous withsex. This book offers an informed, insider's account of thedefining moments of a fashion legend's life, a life circumscribedby personal and professional struggle. Fashion writer Lisa Marshpulls no punches in presenting the true story of this mammoth ofthe clothing industry, complete with corporate battles, lawsuits,petty personal vendettas and backroom dealings. Marsh reveals theunderbelly of the glittering world of high fashion-a worldcharacterized not so much by beautiful people and wild parties, asit is by money and power, above all else. The House of Klein bringsto life this compelling figure through the author's own researchand interviews with the man himself, as well as with other figuresin the industry-such as Isaac Mizrahi-who finally come clean aboutthe man behind the brand. Lisa Marsh (New York, NY) focused on the bottom line instead of thehemline while working at the New York Post covering the fashion andretail beat. A veteran of the fashion industry, she began hercareer in journalism writing financial news stories for the fashionindustry bible Women's Wear Daily.
