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. 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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