From Back to the Future punchlines to the runways of New York, few names are as recognizable as Calvin Klein. In this episode of pplpod, we strip down the story of the designer who turned "clean lines" into a global empire.

Join us as we explore:

• The Hustle: How Klein went from the son of immigrants in the Bronx to a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology.

• The Empire: The launch of his company in 1968 with childhood friend Barry Schwartz, leading to the signature jeans that grossed $200,000 in their first week.

• The Lifestyle: His time hosting icons like Andy Warhol at his Fire Island estate and his high-profile real estate moves in the Hamptons and Los Angeles.

• The Man: His personal life, including his marriages to Jayne Cen ...