Andrew Christian
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Andrew Christian, Jeff White |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Men's swimwear, skincare, sportswear, underwear, and clothing |
| Website | AndrewChristian.com |
Andrew Christian is an American men's underwear, swimwear, sportswear and lingerie manufacturer named after its founder, Andrew Christian.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]Andrew Christian started the clothing line in 1997.[6][7] He sold his clothing in boutiques.[8] He chose a generic cross icon for his logo as he wanted to avoid religious connotations.[9]
The regular fashions were followed, over the years, by sportswear, swimwear, and then underwear, "and that's when things really took off."[10] In 2006, with the addition of the underwear lines, sales grew exponentially.[11][12]
In the 2007/2008 season the company produced Barack Obama-themed underwear, donating $1 from every sale to the 2008 Barack Obama presidential campaign.[6][13]
In 2008 Christian released Black Line, "a higher end dressy line of men's wear," inspired by the clothes he made for himself, and features ready-to-wear tailored pants and vests.[14]
In the 2008/2009 season the company started making clothes for women as well as men.[6] In 2013 it expanded the sportswear lines.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Andrew Christian Embarks on 'New Sexual Revolution'
- ^ "Materia: The arrival of new brands". Archived from the original on 2015-05-08. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
- ^ "Retail Revolution: Apparel" Archived 2013-12-31 at the Wayback Machine Los Angeles Magazine.
- ^ Knipp, Michael A. "Andrew Christian: From rags to britches," Gay & Lesbian Times, No. 1043, December 20, 2007.
- ^ The Story of Men's Underwear, Shaun Cole, Parkstone International, May 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Gay Fresno – Interview With Andrew Christian". Archived from the original on 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
- ^ ""Beyond The Boys & Briefs: Andrew Christian Answers Fan Questions"". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
- ^ Raannt.com » Andrew Christian…The Saint of Sexy! The Interview
- ^ "Interview: Andrew Christian, Fashion Design Demi-God" Archived July 29, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "ANDREW CHRISTIAN OPENT WINKEL IN AMSTERDAM" RTL BOULEVARD 13 jun. 2011.
- ^ a b Andrew Christian - Men's Underwear Archived 2013-12-31 at the Wayback Machine About.com Fashion Designers, Justin Howard
- ^ ChicagoPride.com interview with Andrew Christian Archived December 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Barack Obama's tight-fitting underwear - Telegraph
- ^ "CU Interviews: Andrew Christian | Celebutopia". Archived from the original on 2013-12-30. Retrieved 2013-12-30.