{{short description|Australian fashion designer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}} {{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}} {{Infobox fashion designer |name = Christopher Chronis |image = |alt = |caption = |birth_name = |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1961|09|30|df=y}} |birth_place = Melbourne, Australia |death_date = |death_place = |other_names = Chris |education = |label_name = |awards = |known_for = |occupation = Fashion designer |spouse = Christine Mavridis (m. 1997-2025 )<ref>[https://twitter.com/jewelchic/status/13090867497 Thanks Christine Mavridis Chronis for finding this amazing video for me to pop on here too!!! xxxxxxxx http://bit.ly/bLdvPz], 2:32 PM - Apr 29, 2010, Megan Castran Megan Castran @jewelchic, Twitter</ref> |partner = |children = 1 |parents = |relatives = |signature = |signature_alt = |signature_size = |website = {{URL|http://www.christopherchronis.com.au}} |footnotes = }} '''Christopher Chronis''' (born 29 September 1961 in Melbourne, Australia)<ref>[https://twitter.com/kikoolaki8/status/252213293844934656 happy 51st birthday to my spunky hubby christopher chronis!! u drive me nuts but i love you with all of my heart anyway!! xxx] 6:08 PM - Sep 29, 2012 Christine Chronis - Twitter</ref> is an Australian fashion designer. Chronis has designed men's and women's fashions under the Christopher Chronis Designs, Gas Station and Christos fashion labels. He is now the head designer of Global Designer Brands.<ref name=au>[http://www.globalgdb.com/christopher-chronis.html Christopher Chronis] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022061540/http://www.globalgdb.com/christopher-chronis.html |date=2012-10-22 }}, Global Designer Brands</ref>
==Stand-alone stores== Chronis opened his first store in Chapel Street, South Yarra. Other stores were opened in the Melbourne, Sydney, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. His fashions have also been sold by other retailers including major department stores. He launched his signature fragrance ''Christos'' in 1998<ref>[http://sorceryofscent.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/christos-man-christos-woman-by.html Christos Man & Christos Woman by Christopher Chronis], By Dimitri, 26 January 2011, Sorcery of Scent</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2geG8gtciAY CHRISTOS FRAGRANCE COMMERCIAL], produced in 1998 - By Christopher Chronis, Youtube</ref><ref>[http://www.basenotes.net/ID26124839.html Christos Woman by Christopher Chronis], - Basenotes Fragrance Directory</ref> and has also used the ''CCD'' brand on a number of café and restaurant ventures. In 2000 after Chronis was on the brink of financial ruin the stores were seized by receiver KPMG, Mr Chronis reported that his business would be rescued by a group of investors, Tony Mokbel with associate Jack Smit, borrowed $1.4 million to buy designer Christopher Chronis's business.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/on-160-a-week-mokbel-amassed-millions-documents-20120816-249xe.html "At the same time, Mokbel was branching out into racehorses and fashion, buying a $170,000 filly from New Zealand and, together with associate Jack Smit, borrowing $1.4 million to buy designer Christopher Chronis's business."], On $160 a week, drug boss Tony Mokbel amassed millions: documents, August 16, 2012, By Ben Butler and Andrea Petrie, theage.com.au</ref><ref>[http://bankrupt.com/TCRAP_Public/000531.MBX CHRISTOPHER CHRONIS DESIGNS: On edge of financial ruin], Herald Sun 27-May-2000 ,TROUBLED COMPANY REPORTER, ASIA PACIFIC ,Wednesday, May 31, 2000, Vol. 3, No. 105, Bankrupt.com<!--CHRISTOPHER CHRONIS DESIGNS: On edge of financial ruin ------------------------------------------------------ Fashion identity Chris Chronis is on the brink of financial ruin after his stores were seized by a receiver this week.
But Mr Chronis, 38, is hopeful his Melbourne company, Christopher Chronis Designs, will be rescued by a group of investors. The group plans to take over the company and offer Mr Chronis a senior management role.
Receiver KPMG stepped in on Tuesday, taking control of stores in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. About 16 head office staff were sacked on Thursday by KPMG. Most other staff walked out in protest yesterday, forcing many stores to close their doors to customers.
CCD has seven stores in Melbourne and Sydney, four Gas Station street-wear stores in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and the signature store Christos, in Chapel St, South Yarra. KPMG, which was appointed by National Australia Bank, has warned it could sell the business to recoup money. But the investors group made an 11th hour offer to KPMG yesterday. Receiver Lindsay Maxsted said the takeover offer would be considered.
Mr Chronis was hopeful the receiver would accept the offer, allowing stores to resume normal operations as soon as possible. He blamed over-borrowing and personal issues for his setback. The release of his fragrance Christos in November 1998 stretched the company's finances, he said.
"We had borrowed a lot of money for the launch of the Christos fragrance. "We really started experiencing financial difficulties a few months ago. I suppose the bank got nervous. At the end of the day, NAB thought it fit to move in and recover what they could."
Mr Chronis said he was devastated his business had all but collapsed after building it for the past 15 years. "It's been a sad time for me," he said. "They can strip everything from me but they can't strip my ability to get back up. I'm a fighter so I'll find a way back."
He said he was thankful his staff had remained loyal and was overwhelmed by the support of his family and his new partner, Christine, by whom he has a 14-month-old boy, Nikita. "I've put my family at risk here. I don't take this lightly," Mr Chronis said.
His brother Dennis, 36, risks losing his house if the receivership goes ahead. (Herald Sun 27-May-2000)--></ref><ref>[http://www.dedece.com/projects/Christopher-Chronis/390 Christopher Chronis :: projects 2003] dedece</ref> Christopher is the head of design for Global Designer Brands, has designed for the ''Playboy Icon'' luxury evening-wear collection for men and women and has also opened ''Playboy'' concept boutiques in Australia, New Zealand and a London flagship store in Oxford Street.<ref name = au /><ref>[http://www.mediasearch.com.au/fashion/spotlights/playboyconceptboutique-opensinmelbourne Playboy Concept Boutique opens in Melbourne] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110731181038/http://www.mediasearch.com.au/fashion/spotlights/playboyconceptboutique-opensinmelbourne |date=31 July 2011 }}, By: Carmine Pascuzzi / photos by Matt Deller</ref><ref>[http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/51751-christopher-chronis/photos/15599-christopher-chronis Christopher Chronis at the 2009 Aussie Millions Main Event], Jan 21, 2009, Credit: Ryan Lucchesi</ref><ref>[http://www.pokertube.com/videos/christopher-chronis-2009-aussie-millions-poker-championship Christopher Chronis] - 2009 Aussie Millions Poker Championship, pokertube.com</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWXXzDy7kOM RedHotPie interview with Christopher Chronis from Playboy Australia], 25 Jul 2012, Youtube</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enQbgTf16w0 Chris Chronis 1,100 Pot Limit Winner - AUSSIE MILLIONS 2008], 7 Jan 2008 Amanda interviews the winner of the 1,100 Pot Limit Texas Holdem event.,Youtube</ref><ref>[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/pokies-king-bruce-mathieson-in-8m-legal-fight-over-qbh-night/story-e6frf7jo-1225830043282 Pokies king Bruce Mathieson in $8m legal fight over QBH night], By Sue Hewitt, February 21, 2010, Sunday Herald Sun</ref>
There are three Christopher Chronis stores in Melbourne (Chapel Street, GPO and Chadstone), one in Oxford Street Sydney, one in Auckland and one in Oxford Street, London. Christopher is now the head of design for Global Designer Brands, has designed for the ''Playboy Icon'' luxury evening-wear collection for men and women and has also opened ''Playboy'' concept boutiques in Australia, New Zealand and a London flagship store in Oxford Street.<ref name = au/><ref>[http://www.vipmagazine.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:christopher-chronis-passion-for-fashion&catid=38:womens-fashion&Itemid=60 Christopher Chronis] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130405140050/http://www.vipmagazine.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:christopher-chronis-passion-for-fashion&catid=38:womens-fashion&Itemid=60 |date=2013-04-05 }}, vipmagazine.com.au</ref><ref>[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/aussie-playboys-design-mansion/story-e6frg6n6-1111114536463 Aussie Playboy's design mansion], The Daily Telegraph October 01, 2007, The Australian</ref>
==Awards== * The Australian Fashion Industry Awards 1993 Mens PM /Gala wear.<ref name = au/> * The Australian Fashion Industry Awards 1994 Mens PM/Gala wear.<ref name = au/> * The Australian Fashion Industry Awards 1995 Mens weekend wear.<ref name = au/> * The National Australian Print Award 1997 for best catalogue category.<ref name = au/>
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
==External links== * {{official website|http://www.christopherchronis.com.au}} * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHCmi3TNpPE
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