The formation of the teams is thus essential

It is one of the major projects of the Interior architect, Christian Liaigre. The construction of the villa to the Caribbean of the famous American art dealer, Larry Gagozian. It has been two years that the designer is working on this project. His profession "To be a complete decorator", says in a book on his accomplishments, leaving nothing "at random, of the arrangement of Windows, handles of doors, furniture, woodwork..." "Each time, he uses"traditional"materials in the country, always natural, in a spirit of both"contemporary and classic", he said.

The Australia, India, New York, Bora-Bora. Since its inception 25 years ago, Christian Liaigre society successfully has to make a name, but basically with a public of insiders. The man has for customers Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, or Rupert Murdoch. He became known with prestigious commands like the Mercer hotel in New York, with his library wall composed books for photographers and designers in mind.

His company, which in addition to the interior decoration, publishes original furniture, will take a new course. To achieve this, the founder and his wife Deborah have given, in December, 60 of the capital to Fund Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners. It has appointed a new President, Christophe Caillaud, former Director General of Jean-Paul Gaultier. "I could no longer continue to manage and at the same time invest me in the creation." Being with my colleagues and take care of the delivery delays. "I spent my time to redress the bar in the storm," says the designer.

The latter will be able to focus on the renewal of the collections of furniture, which accounted for 60 in its activity. This takeover by Edmond de Roth - schild Capital Partners will also ensure the sustainability of the company: "Christian Liaigre must become a full House to continue without moi.".

The countries of Eastern

The priority of the new owner focuses on international development. The company already has a foreign customer to 75, but it has not benefited from the enrichment of countries such as China, or the Middle East. "We applications in the countries of the East, is the architect." Hong Kong, Bangkok, or Singapore, our customers are established fortunes for a long time. "Last year, Christian Liaigre achieved a turnover of EUR 25 million, for a net income of nearly $ 6 million, with 50 employees. "Our strategic axis is to develop Edition of furniture in the world through international networking in countries with potential for greater penetration in these markets," says Christophe Caillaud. The objective is to here to six years to open showrooms 15 to present our collections, in Germany, Eastern Europe, or Asia. The bulk of the cash will be invested in these openings.

Development hitherto entirely self-funded. Already the company has showrooms in own in Paris, London, 15 St. Barth', and in partnership in Bangkok and the United States, where the licensee carries out 20 million in annual sales. They are the scene of exhibition, but also advice, because in the end it is not the furniture presented which will be sold. He must wait between four and six months for disposal. The formation of the teams is thus essential. "The idea is to have a unitary approach of the House, resumed Christophe Caillaud. We want to keep this spirit left bank, a little Bohemian, emphasizing dialogue in small spaces.

"A true taste of the product.

These openings, Christian Liaigre desire is to establish the reputation of his signature "of a House of excellence". A quality Director comes to be recruited to take care of the logistics with its suppliers. The designer works with 6 workshops, mostly in the East of the France. Each with a particular expertise in the work of wood for tables, cabinets or leather. "Some work for twenty years with us." Their characteristic is a true taste of the product. "The wood used has spent at least five years to dry outdoors. A level of quality has its price, between 7,500 to 15,000 euros for a personal, or even more.

Past three months, Christian Liaigre resumed his backpack to go on sites and draw air of the time. His company is now running order. "Human provides, God smiles, it is one of my favorite sayings," fun.