Lloyd David Klein[1] is a French couturier born in Canada. His fashion label is Lloyd Klein Couture.
Lloyd Klein | |
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| Born | Lloyd David Klein[1] |
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| Website | lloydklein.com |
Career
editKlein was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to French parents and was raised in Paris, France.[2] He studied architecture at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, and worked in an architect's practice in New York.[1] He returned to Paris[1] and switched to studying fashion after seeing a Givenchy runway show;[3] he presented a prêt-à-porter collection in October 1987.[1] Klein's first runway show was at the Opéra-Comique de Paris in 1994.[3] Not long after, he was appointed head designer for the house of Grès. He then started his own label. In 1998 he moved his business to the United States.[3]
He opened premises in the Heinsbergen Decorating Company Building on Beverly Boulevard.[4][unreliable source?]
In 2012 Klein started marketing sportswear for men and women under the label LKLA.[5] In August 2013 a collaboration between Klein and eyewear manufacturer Ivory Mason was announced.[6]
Among those who have worn clothes designed by Klein are: Natalie Cole,[7] Paula Abdul,[8][unreliable source?] Tara Reid,[9] Marissa Miller,[10] Dita von Teese,[11][unreliable source?] Brandy Norwood (in "It All Belongs To Me")[12][unreliable source?] and Nicki Minaj (in "Your Love").[13]
Life
editIn February 2004 Klein was badly injured in a car crash outside Paris, and was in coma for two days. His planned runway show at the New York Fashion Week was cancelled as a result.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Akiko Nakajima (1994). Invitation Cards: the Paris Collections. Tokyo: P.I.E. Books. ISBN 9784938586560. p. 193.
- ^ Emili Vesilind (December 6, 2006). Lloyd Klein’s Homage to Elegance in L.A. Women's Wear Daily. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c Booth Moore (January 6, 2007). Designs on L.A. Los Angeles Times. Accessed December 2014.
- ^ N. Jayne Seward (March 26, 2010). A Parisian Afternoon at Lloyd Klein. California Apparel News.net. Archived June 21, 2010.
- ^ Erin Weinger (March 2012). A Look That Could Save L.A. Fashion Archived 2013-09-21 at the Wayback Machine. Palm Springs Life. Accessed January 2015.
- ^ Danielle Directo-Meston (August 29, 2013). LA's Lloyd Klein Collabs with Retro Specs Line Ivory+Mason. Racked LA. Accessed January 2015.
- ^ WENN (10 September 2009). "Cole Returns To Stage After Kidney Transplant". contactmusic.com. Accessed January 2015.
- ^ "paulafan.net".
- ^ Celeb Fashion Hit or Miss? – Tara Reid. People.com.
- ^ "Lloyd Klein | Ali On The Go".
- ^ Elegance Above All | A conversation with Lloyd Klein. Renata and Jonathan blog.
- ^ "Monica & Brandy “It All Belongs To Me” Video Fashion Round-Up". Reality TV Fashion & Style | Basketball Wives, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Love & Hip Hop, Being Mary Jane, & More.
- ^ "Look By Look: The Complete Fashion Breakdown Of Nicki Minaj's New Video 'Your Love'". Style.
- ^ "USATODAY.com - Designer Lloyd Klein injured in car wreck".