Clive Christian

Clive Christian, OBE (born 12 July 1951)[1] is a British designer best known for his designer kitchens[2] and his creation of Clive Christian No. 1, the world's most expensive perfume.[3][4]

Early life

The eldest of four children born to a biochemist father and an artist mother, Christian was born in Dundee, Scotland and raised and educated in Cheshire, England. Upon leaving college, he embarked on a career as a freelance interior designer.[4]

Company

Clive Christian Furniture was founded in 1978 when Christian bought a manor house in Cheshire built in the late 19th century and began to renovate it with bespoke furniture. The first design released was his Victorian Kitchen.[5] When demand for his designs increased he bought a factory and started to create personal designs for his customers. The range has since been enlarged to cater to every room in the house, from the bedroom to the media/games room.[6]

In 1999 he purchased the Crown Perfumery Company and established Clive Christian Perfume. Clive Christian Perfume now employs several hundred people [7]and as of 2017 features more than 10 different perfumes on its site, including the newly launched Noble VIII pair[8].

Honours

Christian was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to the luxury goods industry.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Clive Christian". Debrett's People of Today. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  2. ↑ Dare Hall, Zoe (4 November 2008). "Designer kitchen: The finest kitchen £100,000 can buy". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  3. ↑ Banay, Sophia (2 March 2006). "Most Expensive Perfumes". Forbes.com. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  4. 1 2 McCormack, Derek (15 August 2008). "Clive Christian smells expensive". National Post. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  5. ↑ "Profile: Victoria Christian". Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  6. ↑ "Profile: Clive Christian". Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  7. ↑ http://news.sky.com/story/moulton-and-souter-swoop-on-uk-luxury-brand-10345925
  8. ↑ http://www.khou.com/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/clive-christian-051217/439222964
  9. ↑ "No. 60009". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2011. p. 9.
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