Central 23
| Industry | Design and retail[1] |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Marcus Ereira, Luke Shelley |
| Headquarters | Soho, London, United Kingdom |
Area served | Worlwide |
| Website | central23.co |
Central 23 is a British design studio that designs and manufactures greeting cards, wrapping paper, and various gift-related products.[2][3] In 2023, it gained prominence having sold over 1.5 million cards globally.[4] The founders were featured in The Sunday Times How I Made It series in 2024.[5]
History[edit]
Central 23 was founded in Marylebone, London, and soon secured a significant order from Urban Outfitters.[6] Established in 2016 by Marcus Ereira and Luke Shelley, the company expanded rapidly, offering products translated from English into German, French, Spanish, and Italian. They are now available in 12 countries.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ Deron, Bernadette (14 December 2022). "11 Hilarious Holiday Cards to Send Out This Season — All on Amazon". Us Weekly.
- ^ Prevett, Hannah (6 June 2024). "I played my cards right by building a business with my best friend". The Times.
- ^ Morris, Hugh (23 June 2023). "A New British Arts Venue Tracks Its City's Changes". The New York Times.
- ^ Elliott, Katie (16 December 2023). "'We launched our card business with £2,500 - now we're making £8million'". Daily Express.
- ^ O’Connell, Sandra (6 June 2024). "How I made it". www.thetimes.com.
- ^ "Victoria Beckham treats Harper to a new school book featuring cartoons of her entire family". Hello! (magazine). 23 May 2018.
- ^ "These Chic 30th Birthday Gifts Are Perfect for Ringing in a New Decade of ~Adulting~". Cosmopolitan (magazine). 8 November 2023.
- ^ France, Anthony (14 October 2023). "'Smutty' British humour makes Americans laugh, says card firm boss". Evening Standard.