Considered by many to be the most prominent American fashion designer, Calvin Klein was raised in the Jewish immigrant community of Moshulu Parkway in the Bronx. As much a shrewd marketer as talented designer, Klein has conquered every facet of the fashion world, from couture to cosmetics, underwear to home décor. He paved the way for designer denim in the 1970s with his snug-fitting jeans bearing the Calvin Klein name across the back pocket. Ever aware of the power of the provocative, Klein introduced the brand with the now-infamous Brooke Shields ads, featuring the young model uttering, "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins." Sleek designs in solid, classic tones that emphasize the body within—excess and adornment are traded in for precise cuts and luxe fabrics—make him a celebrity staple, with Julia Roberts, Helen Hunt, and Jennifer Aniston as fans. Sorce: New York Metro