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Right Answers Mostly

Calvin Klein: Underwear, Supermodels, and Scandal

Right Answers Mostly

Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

Society & Culture, History, Tv & Film

4.6 • 764 Ratings

🗓️ 11 May 2026

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Before Calvin Klein, underwear was something your mom bought in a three pack. After him? It was a personality. This week, we’re getting into the story of Calvin Klein, how a kid from the Bronx turned “clean and simple” into one of the most powerful fashion brands in the world. We’re talking jeans that made millions in a week, ads that changed culture, and the women who defined the look (and the vibe). Plus: the Kelly Rector influence, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s quiet takeover of the aesthetic, and the business missteps that almost took the whole empire down. Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald For more RAM and to learn about us, go here! If you are interested in THREE bonus episodes a month (pop culture, our own personal lives, and the full history episode at the end of the month) go here! only $7.99/month or save 13% when you buy annually! Thanks to Bellesa for sponsoring today's episode!EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE WhisperVibe™ OR a FREE Rose toy with any Whisper™ order!  https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/rightanswersmostly-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Okay, Ramies, you know what time it is. We're giving away a ton of vibrators from Belessa. Because why? Because they're amazing. If you don't know Belessa, they're a by-women for everyone company redefining sexual wellness, which you know that we're very passionate about here on Ram. It's for the girlies. Their whole mission, empowering you to embrace, explore, and celebrate your pleasure because

0:23.4

life is too short and we all need to.

0:25.6

So, the Girlies at Bolesa sent us a ton of new toys, including their new game-changing

0:31.0

silent collection, and our minds are, quite frankly, balloon.

0:35.6

Yes, that's right.

0:36.5

You heard us correctly.

0:39.5

Balesa just launched the first ever silent vibrators. The brains of Belessa created what they call whisper tech, trademarked,

0:45.7

and somehow, don't ask me how, they made a full power, all the right spots hitting,

0:50.1

no noise-making lineup of toys. It's actually unreal. And the Whisper Collection includes

0:55.3

whisper vibe, whisper rabbit, and whisper bullet. So there's a toy for whatever spot you're

1:00.4

trying to hit. These things are somehow so quiet, but quite powerful if you catch my drift.

1:06.7

Honestly, the collection is insane and you have to see it, but not hear it, to believe it.

1:10.7

And of course, we had to hook you Rammies up.

1:13.2

So we're doing a giveaway with Bolesa where everyone wins a free spicy toy.

1:18.7

Yep, you heard that right.

1:20.0

A fully free whisper vibe or free rose suction toy with any whisper order.

1:26.8

You know that viral rose-shaped suction toy that's all

1:29.1

of your Instagram feed? Retail is for $99, but you get it for free, which is so iconic. Thank you,

1:34.6

Belissa. All you got to do is click the link in the episode description or head to bbibs.com

1:40.7

slash mostly. That's b-b-v-I-B-E-S dot C-O-M-S-M-M-O-S-T-L-Y.

1:51.2

The Whisper vibes will stay completely silent, but the big question is, can you?

1:55.4

Go to www.

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