Andrew_Christian

Andrew Christian

Andrew Christian

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Andrew Christian is an American men's underwear, swimwear, sportswear and lingerie manufacturer named after its founder, Andrew Christian.[1][2][3][4][5]

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History

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

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    Andrew Christian Embarks on 'New Sexual Revolution'
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    "Materia: The arrival of new brands". Archived from the original on 2015-05-08. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
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    "Retail Revolution: Apparel" Archived 2013-12-31 at the Wayback Machine Los Angeles Magazine.
  4. [4]
    Knipp, Michael A. "Andrew Christian: From rags to britches," Gay & Lesbian Times, No. 1043, December 20, 2007.
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    The Story of Men's Underwear, Shaun Cole, Parkstone International, May 8, 2012.
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    "Gay Fresno – Interview With Andrew Christian". Archived from the original on 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
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    ""Beyond The Boys & Briefs: Andrew Christian Answers Fan Questions"". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
  8. [8]
    Raannt.com » Andrew Christian…The Saint of Sexy! The Interview
  9. [9]
    "Interview: Andrew Christian, Fashion Design Demi-God" Archived July 29, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  10. [10]
    "ANDREW CHRISTIAN OPENT WINKEL IN AMSTERDAM" RTL BOULEVARD 13 jun. 2011.
  11. [11]
    Andrew Christian - Men's Underwear Archived 2013-12-31 at the Wayback Machine About.com Fashion Designers, Justin Howard
  12. [12]
    ChicagoPride.com interview with Andrew Christian Archived December 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  13. [13]
    Barack Obama's tight-fitting underwear - Telegraph
  14. [14]
    "CU Interviews: Andrew Christian | Celebutopia". Archived from the original on 2013-12-30. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
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