Calvin Klein, Inc. was founded in 1968 by Barry Schwartz and Calvin Klein, who were its sole owners until clothing maker Phillips-Van Heusen bought the company in 2003.

Calvin Klein is known throughout the world for their elegant and high-priced clothing for men women and children.  The company manufactures its flagship line of women's clothing, but acquires most of its revenue from licensing its name for items including shoes, coats, fragrances, jeans, underwear, furnishings, hosiery, watches, bedding, tabletop products and eyeglasses.

Calvin Klein Eyeglasses are structurally modern and glamorous.  Pure cK innovation extends to the frames, which are lightweight, distinctive and available in a wide range of sizes and colors. 

The licensed manufacturer of Calvin Klein Eyeglasses is Marchon.

Co-founded by co-presidents and co-owners Al Berg, Larry Roth and Jeff White in 1983, Marchon Eyewear designs and distributes eyeglasses and sunglasses in more than 80 countries.  Marchon sells frames under its own name as well as licensed brands such as, Calvin Klein, Coach, Fendi, Nautica, Michael Kors, and NIKE, along with the patented Flexon metal memory frames.