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Jackie
Jackie Christie was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Having realized her passion for fashion as a child, Jackie would often organize fashion shows with her siblings. In which she would design all of the clothing for the shows.
She began her career as a model at an early age with a primary focus on runway and print at the age of 13 in Seattle. In pursuit of her dream, and with will and determination, Jackie continued to hone in on her skills as both model and fashion designer and soon after became a retailer opening her own clothing boutique in Seattle.
Married in 1996, while supporting her husbands NBA career, Jackie Christie continued to maximize her creative talent which resulted in the development of Jackie Christie, Inc., her clothing label.
Doug
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington. Doug understood the meaning of “hard work” at an early age. Having grown up in the Northwest, his parents working long hours, Doug became what is often referred to as a “latch key” kid. Enjoying his childhood, Doug developed a passion for soccer. Already an athletic child, it was when he was introduced to organized basketball that he realized this game would shape his life.
A student at Rainer Beach High School in Seattle, Doug focused on sharpening his skills as a basketball player. These skills afforded Doug the opportunity to attend college at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California where he caught the attention of NBA executives.
In 1992, the same year he met Jackie, he became the 17th pick in the NBA draft and was drafted by the Seattle Supersonics. Now, a 14 year NBA veteran, Doug has played for the LA Lakers, N.Y. Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks and most recently, the LA Clippers. He continues to bring his professionalism and extensive skills and experience to the game of basketball.
The Christies
Today, Doug a 14-year NBA star/author and Jackie, a fashion guru/ author the “dynamic duo” have created several arms of their continuously growing empire. As a team, they operate Jackie Christie.com in addition to their film production company, Infinite Love Productions which co-produced “The Christie's Committed”, their reality-based show that aired nationwide on BET J.
“The Christie's-Uncut”, their satirical comedy DVD which was screened in July 2007 at the Hollywood Black Film Festival and their most recent accomplishment as authors of “No Ordinary Love” the first of many books to come out of their publishing company, Infinite Love Publishing.
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