[4] He moved to New York City and studied at Traphagen School of Fashion, graduating in 1958 in Costume Design.
[5] After briefly living in Paris, in 1963 he moved back to New York City and opened a custom dressmaking business.
[6] Henri Bendel, a women's accessories store based in New York City was credited with discovering John Kloss and providing him with early work.
[1] His 1970s line of bras had an impact on the lingerie industry, John Kloss Glossies made by Lily of France, came in five bold colors, seamless, minimal, but still an underwired bra - for a braless-look.
[1] According to the New York Times, "Mr. Kloss had been under severe pressure because of tax problems in recent years, according to business associates.