Considered one of the most meteoric rises in fashion history, Christian Audigier has parlayed his design experience and business acumen to become a true fashion icon and entrepreneurial sensation in less than four years. Through his collection of international companies, he has launched nine popular brands with over sixty licenses. He oversees an international conglomerate of his designer brands, including Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, SMET, Crystal Rock most recently C-Bar-A,Savoir Faire, Evel Knievel, Rock Fabulous, and Paco Chicano, this includes US and international wholesale distribution, US retail stores, as well as international retail stores. In 2004, Christian left Von Dutch and proceeded to create and launch the wildly popular Ed Hardy brand. He was granted the exclusive rights to the designs of Don Ed Hardy, who is commonly referred to as the Godfather of Tattoo. With Ed Hardy, Christian not only created a brand, but a lifestyle of street couture. Christian has built a fervent following for his Ed Hardy and the eponymous Christian Audigier brands. Celebrities such as Madonna, Britney Spears, and Kanye West, among others are frequently seen wearing his unique designs. His celebrity following includes more than 5,000 celebrities, athletes and musicians of all genres
