Artistic Director - Luxus Milano - Architecture & Interior
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Christian William is an American model, actor, artist, and father. Christian was born on June 11, 1968 in Los Gatos, California and moved to Idaho with his parents William and Muriel in 1971 where he began his lifelong love of the outdoors. Christian has studied philosophy, photography techniques specializing in Ansel Adams’ Zone System, cinematography and editing with Evan Lottman and Alan Berliner through the New School in New York, New York, as well as acting at the New School in the Actors’ Studio Observation and Scene Study Program.
Christian’s modeling career began in 1992, when an agent from Paris discovered him in Los Angeles and brought him to Paris for the summer men’s shows. Christian experienced instant success on the runways walking for Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermes, Claude Montana, Thierry Mugler, Karl Lagerfeld and others. Following his triumph in Paris, Christian landed starring roles in the Milan and Pitti Uomo runway shows for Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Armani, Versace and many more.
Christian became one of the biggest models of the time. In 1993, Christian was shot by Steven Meisel for the Ferre and Iceberg campaigns. That year, Mr. Meisel also photographed Christian with Lauren Hutton for the cover of Italian Vogue. Christian was then chosen for campaigns by Ralph Lauren, Armani, Versace, Istanti, Versus, and Karl Lagerfeld. Over the years Christian has been in featured editorials and covers for the major fashion magazines including GQ, L’Uomo Vogue, Details, Mondo Uomo, Elle, and Per Lui.
Christian has worked with the very best photographers in the world, including Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Bruce Weber, Karl Lagerfeld, Francesco Scavullo, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Aldo Fallai, Nadir, Max and Nittin Vadukl, Pamela Hanson, Randall Mesdon, Marcus Tomlinson, Neil Kirk, Paolo Roversi, Martin Brading, and Claus Wicrath. These collaborations helped to propel Christian William to the forefront of fashion.
Christian has also appeared in movies directed by Woody Allen, Adam Rubin, William Crane and in commercials shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino for Drakkar Noir Cologne, Michael Bay for Victoria’s Secret lingerie, Doug Biro for Levi’s 501 Jeans, Adam Rubin for Caster Cigarettes, and Francois Hallard for Armani.
Traveling and living in the biggest cities of the world, interfacing all cultures and traditions, collecting antiques, Christian developed a deep passion for art, architecture, interior design, his exclusive style and his impeccable taste melt wisely to create an harmonious individuality.
Behind each of his project there is a story to reveal: the origin of his unique pieces, why he has chosen them, the meaning of combination and colours.
Christian reveals the exteriority and the interiority in his wonderful projects, at the same time with the images of the final result and with study and creativity that are support at all these amazing “one of a kind “ creations”.
Founder / CEO
Paola Sermidi has an interesting life experience, born in Milano, she has lived and worked in several big cities including New york, Philadelphia, Miami & Montecarlo.
She studied accounting and international trading in Milan and she started her career in luxury goods in New York City in 1994, working as retail manager for top class Fashion Houses like Versace, Fendi, Prada & Oscar de La Renta.
She worked on the styling of different Hollywood celebrities, among them Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Winona Rider, Demi More, Elton John.
It was there that she developed her skills to deal with prestigious clientele.
In Miami she tasted the Art Deco of the city and started working for Dakota, Designer Center of America, an international permanent exibith of the best Interior Designers companies and collaborated with the greatest architects and designers in the world.
Deep passion for beauty, elegance, plus an extensive experience in international management helped her to catalyze extremely prestigious companies and clients, thereby giving shape to a unique idea.
Mother of two children she moved back to Italy in 2006, she is a believer that people and reciprocal respect are the key for a great successful team, without a strong foundation no building may be raised.
Luxus Milano provides exceptional services of luxury architecture and interior design to satisfy every wish and desire.
After many years of research for the best artistic craftsmanship we created a structure able to combine manual skills with the most sophisticated manufacturing and production techniques of industrial kind.
Every project is “tailor made” ad Hoc, our philosophy is uniqueness and exclusivity of italian products and traditions.
What makes Luxus Milano so special and convenient is the fact that we can offer top services for each area of experties, from furniture, textiles, prestigious gardens, SPA, antiques decorations, mosaics, marble, pools, upholstery, bronze and leather windows’s frames,conditioning advance systems and every dream you would like to realize.
Another winning card of Luxus Milano is our Team of experts working together to assist you before, during and after a work is done, always available to answer questions and find solutions.