Calvin Klein
Fashion Designer (Retired)
Miami Connection
Klein's ownership and sale of his minimalist Miami Beach estate for $13 million highlighted South Florida's luxury real estate market, drawing media attention to high-end properties. The home, featuring bone wood-paneled bathrooms and white cloth furnishings, showcased his design influence locally through its understated elegance. His selective sale process underscored his personal attachment to Miami, contributing to the area's prestige among celebrity homeowners.
About
Calvin Richard Klein, born November 19, 1942, is an American fashion designer who launched his company in 1968, building it into a global empire known for clothing, perfumes, watches, and jewelry. His career highlights include pioneering minimalist style and provocative advertising that redefined American fashion. Klein maintained a strong Miami connection through ownership of a luxurious 5,802-square-foot waterfront Miami Beach mansion, renovated with a neutral palette and clean lines reflecting his aesthetic. He listed the property in 2015 for $16 million and sold it in 2017 for $12.85-$13 million to a U.S. buyer intending vacation use. Now based in Los Angeles after purchasing a $25 million mansion there in 2015, Klein is retired from active fashion design but remains a cultural icon. He supports Democratic causes with over $250,000 in political donations since 1980.