1. Christian Audigier was born on 21 May 1958 in Avignon, France.
14 Facts About Christian Audigier
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Christian Audigier designed a line of denim that was inspired by his love for rock and roll, specifically The Rolling Stones.
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Christian Audigier's designs became so popular that a top executive from MacKeen Jeans took notice of Audigier's talent, affording him the opportunity to create with the company and travel the world.
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Christian Audigier moved to New York in his early twenties to expand his own brand.
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Christian Audigier worked with Guess, Levi's, Diesel, Fiorucci, Bisou Bisou and XOXO, Smet, among others.
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Christian Audigier then moved to Los Angeles where he would achieve most of his success as a fashion designer.
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Christian Audigier helped popularize the brand, but left on amicable terms in 2007.
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Christian Audigier went on to popularize the Ed Hardy brand.
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Christian Audigier was a partner along with Pure Management in a nightclub in the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Christian Audigier released a line of Ed Hardy perfumes for men and women.
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In 2011 Christian Audigier sold Ed Hardy to Iconix Brand Management Group.
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Christian Audigier had four children: Crystal, Dylan, Rocco and Vito.
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Christian Audigier was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood cancer, in January 2015.
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Christian Audigier died on 10 July 2015 at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, after lapsing into a coma.