ThehouseofKlein-Lisa Marsh

"From Mosholu Parkway to the high fashion salons of Paris andMilan, Lisa Marsh takes us on a Mach1 ride through the world ofCalvin Klein. A welltold tale of a boy from the Bronx whorevolutionized fashion and made himself rich, yet somehow failed tomake himself happy. The essential, and eternal, morality play ofbusiness."
Christopher Byron, author, Martha Inc.

"This is more than the ragstoriches story of a creative geniuspeddling perfume and denim. Marsh brilliantly traces how ourculture evolved in the last part of the twentieth century, asCalvin Klein pushed us toward his minimalist aesthetic andchallenged our puritanism with his sexy advertising."
Richard Johnson, Editor, New York Posts Page Six

"Lisa Marsh gives us an informed and neverbeforerevealed lookat the inner business workings of one of fashions mostcompelling brands . . . Her blending of business with a backdrop offashion, tells a fascinating story of an iconic Americanbrands struggles and successes, culminating with what seemsto be the beginning of a new chapter. Even as anindustry insider, I found the book to be fresh with a new point ofview on one of the most talked about and written about designers inthe business."

Reed Krakoff, President/Executive Creative Director, Coach,Inc.

"More than any other designer, Calvin Klein has relied onadvertising to create his companys image. Author Lisa Marshrecognizes the mechanics behind the magic while tellingKleins ragstoriches story with style from beginning to end.Its a compelling read and one youll learn from."
Donny Deutsch, Chairman and CEO, Deutsch, Inc.

"Calvin Klein is not just a brilliant, creative designer andgroundbreaking marketer . . . Calvin Klein is a company that hasgrown from wheeling a rack of coats from Seventh Avenue to FifthAvenue to being the most recognized name in fashion around theworld. Lisa Marsh takes you on that fascinating businesstrip."
Fern Mallis, Executive Director, 7th on Sixth, VicePresident, IMG

"Calvin Klein found an opening in mens underwear and neverlooked back. Crack fashion scribe Lisa Marsh gets right there inthe closet with him."
Ben Widdicombe, columnist, "Chic Happens"