Calvin Klein recently celebrated his 83rd birthday, and he has much to be thankful for after creating one of the most recognizable fashion brands over five decades ago.

The American fashion designer, who studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, has won many accolades, sparked trends, and was the go-to designer for sensual minimalist designs.

"My philosophy has always been the same. It's always been spare, it's always been about sensuality, it's always been sophisticated. And above all, it's always represented what I think is modern," Calvin told WWD in 1984.

Following two marriages, Calvin was married to Jayne Centre from 1965 to 1974, with whom he has a daughter, Marci Klein , and Kelly Rector from 1986 to 2006. He embarked on a relationship with model

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