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]

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.[7]

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. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 60009. p. 9. 31 December 2011.
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