Lloyd Klein

Lloyd David Klein[1] is a French couturier born in Canada. His fashion label is Lloyd Klein Couture.

For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Lloyd Klein (ice hockey).
Lloyd Klein
Born
Lloyd David Klein[1]

Montréal, Canada
Label(s)
Lloyd Klein Couture; LKLA
Websitelloydklein.com

Career

Klein 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]

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] Tara Reid,[9] Marissa Miller,[10] Dita von Teese,[11] Brandy Norwood (in "It All Belongs To Me")[12] and Nicki Minaj (in "Your Love").[13]

Personal life

In February 2004 Klein was badly injured in a car accident 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
  1. Akiko Nakajima (1994). Invitation Cards: the Paris Collections. Tokyo: P.I.E. Books. ISBN 9784938586560. p. 193.
  2. Emili Vesilind (December 6, 2006). Lloyd Klein’s Homage to Elegance in L.A. Women's Wear Daily. (subscription required)
  3. Booth Moore (January 6, 2007). Designs on L.A. Los Angeles Times. Accessed December 2014.
  4. N. Jayne Seward (March 26, 2010). A Parisian Afternoon at Lloyd Klein. California Apparel News.net. Archived June 21, 2010.
  5. 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.
  6. Danielle Directo-Meston (August 29, 2013). LA's Lloyd Klein Collabs with Retro Specs Line Ivory+Mason. Racked LA. Accessed January 2015.
  7. WENN (10 September 2009). "Cole Returns To Stage After Kidney Transplant". contactmusic.com. Accessed January 2015.
  8. "paulafan.net".
  9. Celeb Fashion Hit or Miss? – Tara Reid. People.com.
  10. "Lloyd Klein | Ali On The Go".
  11. Elegance Above All | A conversation with Lloyd Klein. Renata and Jonathan blog.
  12. "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.
  13. "Look By Look: The Complete Fashion Breakdown Of Nicki Minaj's New Video 'Your Love'". Style.
  14. "USATODAY.com - Designer Lloyd Klein injured in car wreck".
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