What Is Calvin Klein?
Calvin Klein is the New York brand founded in 1968 and owned by PVH, which also owns Tommy Hilfiger. PVH said Calvin Klein revenue fell 7% in its second quarter of 2026, with about four points of that a timing shift. Here are the history and the numbers.
Calvin Klein is a PVH story now: its numbers come in a corporate release, not a designer’s show notes.
The story
Calvin Klein founded the brand in New York in 1968. It is now owned by PVH, the apparel group that also owns Tommy Hilfiger, and is best known for underwear, jeans and fragrance alongside its designer lines.
Second quarter 2026
PVH reported on September 2, 2026 that total revenue for the quarter was $2.097 billion, down 3% from $2.167 billion. Calvin Klein revenue fell 7%, with about four points of the decline coming from wholesale shipments in the Americas moving into the second half. Tommy Hilfiger was roughly flat at $1.132 billion. PVH reaffirmed its full-year outlook of roughly flat revenue, an operating margin of about 8.8% and earnings per share of $11.80 to $12.10.
PVH cited recent campaigns with Tate McRae, Jung Kook and the soccer player Raphinha, and early momentum for the fall season. It did not give a dollar figure for Calvin Klein alone in the part of the release I read.
Prices and where to buy
Calvin Klein sells through its own stores, calvinklein.us and department stores and other retailers. The official store blocks automated access, so no prices are listed.
Questions
Who owns Calvin Klein?
PVH Corp., which also owns Tommy Hilfiger.
How is Calvin Klein doing?
PVH said its revenue fell 7% in the second quarter of 2026, about four points of it from shipment timing.
Who is the CEO?
Stefan Larsson is CEO of PVH.
Who is in its campaigns?
PVH cited Tate McRae, Jung Kook and Raphinha.
How much does it cost?
I could not check; the official store blocks automated access.
Janet Arklis
Janet Arklis is a fashion writer at Street Iconic. She covers streetwear brands, designer collaborations, sneaker culture, gaming and collectibles, with a focus on how a label’s history, ownership and design choices shape what ends up on the rack. Her guides trace where a brand came from, what it sells and what it costs, and she flags anything she could not verify.
Research support: AI tools working from public sources. Sources are listed at the end of every guide.
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Sources
Street Iconic is independent and not affiliated with Calvin Klein or PVH. Figures were checked on November 9, 2026. The official store blocks automated access, so no prices are listed. This is not financial advice. See our Disclaimer and Affiliate Disclosure.
