Cath kidston biography wiki

Catherine Isabel "Cath" Kidston (born 6 November 1958) is a Britishfashion designer, businesswoman and writer.

She owns the companyCath Kidston Limited. The company sells home furnishings and other goods. They sell in shops, online and by mail order. The company was valued at £75000000 in February 2010.

Kidston is known for designingfloralpatterns. She has written several books.

Personal life

Kidston grew up in Hampshire. She went to a boarding school. When she was 18, she moved to London. She worked for the socialiteNicky Haslam. She later set up an interior designbusiness with a friend. Next, she opened her own shop.

Kidston is related to nobility. Her uncle is Charles Allsop, the 6th Baron Hindlip. He used to be chairman of Christie's. His daughters are The HonourableKirstie Allsopp and The Hon. Sofie Allsopp. They work as television presenters. They are Kidston's cousins. Both of her parents died of cancer,. Kidston had breast cancer when she was 37 and has since recovered. Kidston's partner is record producerHugh Padgham,. They met when she worked as his decorator. They have a home beside the Thames in West London and another home in Gloucestershire. She has a step-daughter. She is dyslexic.

Shops

Kidston opened her first shop after recovering from breast cancer. It was in London's Holland Park. It opened in 1993. The shop sold hand-embroideredteatowels and brightly renovatedfurniture. Kidston later described it as a "glorified junk shop". As of April 2011, she has 41 shops and concessions in the United Kingdom. There are two more in Ireland, eleven in Japan are three in Kore

Dain Aetos

Dain Aetos is the rider of the dragonCath. He is Violet Sorrengail's childhood best friend.

Biography[]

Early Life[]

Dain is the son of Colonel Aetos, and has known Violet since she was 5 and he was 6 years old. At the start of Fourth Wing Violet describes his father as one of Lilith Sorrengail's most trusted advisors. They grew up together through every post their parents were stationed at, and no matter where they were they always found places to swim and trees to climb. They would play hide and seek in the woods, which Violet credits for her stealthy footsteps during Threshing.

Fourth Wing[]

Dain joins the Riders Quadrant the year before Violet. When she sees him again after crossing the parapet, she realizes he's changed since she last saw him - "he's a second year rider now."

Dain is the squad leader for Second Squad, Flame Section, Second Wing. For a second-year to be named squad leader, they must be exceptional.

However, The Wing Leader of Fourth Wing, Xaden Riorson moves Dain Aetos and his entire squad from Second Wing, Flame Section, Second Squad to Fouth Wing, Flame section, Second squad. This switch occurs with Aura Beinhaven's.

Mira Sorrengail tells Violet to seek out Dain after crossing the Parapet, under the belief that he'll help protect her. He wants to smuggle Violet out of the Riders Quadrant into the Scribe Quadrant.

Dain continues to attempt to convince Violet to leave the quadrant, though his own morals prevent him from intervening on her behalf. He attempts to treat her like every other

Catherine Isabel Audrey Kidston MBE (born 6 November 1958) is a celebrated English fashion designer, businesswoman, and author who rose to fame for her distinctive floral designs and the creation of Cath Kidston Limited. Her business has transformed the world of home furnishings and fashion, combining nostalgia with contemporary style. Kidston’s journey is one of entrepreneurial spirit, creative brilliance, and social impact.

Early Life, Family Legacy, and Influences:

• Catherine Kidston’s paternal grandfather, Glen Kidston, was a prominent racing driver for Bentley in the 1920s.
• Her grandmother, Nancy Soames, is also the paternal grandmother of Samantha Cameron, making Kidston and Cameron half-first cousins.
• Kidston’s maternal second cousins, Kirstie and Sofie Allsopp, are well-known TV presenters, adding another layer of public exposure to Kidston’s family ties.

Building a Brand: Cath Kidston and Global Expansion:

• Opened her first shop in 1993 in London’s Holland Park, selling hand-embroidered tea towels.
• By 2013, Cath Kidston had expanded to 136 stores, including international outlets in China.
• Sold a majority stake in 2010 to private equity firm TA Associates, retaining her role as Creative Director.

The Power of Collaborations: Expanding the Brand’s Reach

Over the years, Catherine Kidston has partnered with a variety of companies to expand her brand beyond her own stores. In 2005–2006, she worked with Millets, designing outdoor tents that combined style and functionality. Her partnership with Nokia and Carphone Warehouse in 2006 led to the creation of limited-edition mobile phones adorned with her signature floral patterns. In addition, Kidston has worked with Roberts to design bespoke radios, further establishing her as a creative force in diverse sectors.

In 2008, Kidston’s collaboration with Tesco resulted in a line of eco-friendly shopping bags made from recycled plastic bottles. This partnership not only raised nearly

English fashion designer, businesswoman and author (born 1958)

For the company, see Cath Kidston Limited.

Catherine Isabel Audrey KidstonMBE (born 6 November 1958) is an English fashion designer, businesswoman and author whose company, Cath Kidston Limited sold home furnishings and related goods online, through franchises and by mail order. She is particularly known for her nostalgic floral patterns.

Family background and early life

Kidston's paternal grandparents were Glen Kidston, a successful racing driver for Bentley in the 1920s, and Nancy Soames. Nancy is also Samantha Cameron's paternal grandmother, making them half first cousins.

Television presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Sofie Allsopp are her maternal second cousins, daughters of Charles Allsopp, 6th Baron Hindlip, the former chairman of Christie's.

Career

Kidston opened her first shop in London's Holland Park in 1993, selling hand-embroidered tea-towels. By the end of 2013, she had 136 outlets, including a flagship store on Piccadilly next to Fortnum & Mason and four stores in China. Appearing on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs programme, Kidston described her shops as provoking a 'Marmite reaction': "People either love it and want a little bit of it very much, or want to stab us." In 2010, she sold a majority stake of the company to private equity investors TA Associates, retaining a minority stake and remaining the company's Creative Director.^[