Calvin Klein controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2001
Dispute with Warnaco over licensed products
Calvin Klein and Warnaco were involved in litigation concerning the sale of licensed products through retailers outside agreed distribution arrangements. The lawsuit was later dismissed, while Warnaco's broader financial difficulties contributed to its Chapter 11 filing.
1980
Controversy over Brooke Shields denim advertising
The Brooke Shields Calvin Klein Jeans campaign drew criticism because of its sexualized wording and the model's age. It became an early example of the recurring controversy surrounding the brand's provocative advertising style.