Ruzov as Prez at CK's women's better sportswear division
09 Sep '05
3 min read
Prior to being named President of Calvin Klein women's better sportswear, Ruzow was President of Kellwood Womenswear, a post he had held since joining the Company in October 2001.
"Calvin Klein is the number one designer brand in the fashion industry, and I am excited to be at the helm of this important Kellwood division. Today's woman wants designer brands that are within her reach. Calvin Klein offers the consumer a fresh point of view that no one else is doing in the better arena with its line of modern, affordable luxury. This is the perfect time for us to capture market share and this aspirational consumer," said Ruzow.
Said Tom Murry, President & COO of Calvin Klein Inc, "They have confidence in Stephen Ruzow and the rest of the Kellwood management team and look forward to working closely with them to grow the Calvin Klein women's better sportswear business."
Kellwood, is a $2 billion marketer of apparel and consumer soft goods, specializes in branded as well as private label products, and markets to all channels of distribution with product specific to a particular channel.