Gary Simmons has been a candle designer for 17 years.
He has the creative knowledge of some of the most innovative designers in the candle market today and has full knowledge of candle production, distribution, marketting and sales on a large scale.He has been quoted as being one of the top five candle designers in the world today.
He has set up manufacturing companies in the Caribbean, India, Africa, America and China and has been a consultant to some of the largest candle companies in England.
He has taught students the candles business from all over the world, he has been featured on national television many times and has appeared in top interior design magasines and newspaper world wide
Gary now resides in Southern France where he has his design studio and business set up school. From there his original creations are shown at interior design stores and gift shops.
His distributors supply all the Superyachts, wedding planners and event companies on the riviera with exclusive made to order candles.
Gary also designs exclusively for the top hotels including Hotel Martinez in Cannes and his work has been exhibited in Monaco art galleries.
His candle making business set up courses have made him the number one all inclusive candle school in Europe.
1993 Learnt business in California.
1995 Set up candle manufacturing company in the Caribbean.
1998 Set up Stone Glow Candles uk.
2000 Set up Illume candles uk.
2004 Set up factory in southern france opened retail location Biot.
2005 Set up candle company in England Aroma home. Set up manufacturing in shanghai China.
2006 Opened second location for retail in Biot.
2007 Opened third location in Juan les Pins.
United Kingdom
Shown at the NEC in birmingham
Designed for:
Fenwicks
John Lewis
Harrods
Centre Parks
Origins
The Sanctuary
France
Hotel Martinez
Lionheart Philip Green
Interior sud
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