Naman Shrestha
‘The Great British Bake Off’ introduces the world to a bunch of amateur yet talented bakers, and the 15th season was no exception. However, out of all the aspiring bakers, Christiaan de Vries left a lasting impact on the viewers, not only through his bakes but also due to his personality. By getting the opportunity to take his talent of baking to ‘The Great British Bake Off,’ he realized one of his wildest dreams. After getting done with his second audition, he thought he would not go any further than that. However, his dream turned into reality when he made it to the tent. He claimed that he screamed out of joy after finding out the same. In his bakes throughout the competition, Christiaan stayed true to his style and stuck to his signature flavors — floral scents and citrus notes.
London-based Christiaan de Vries is an Experienced Fashion Designer
Born and raised in the small town of Emmen in the Netherlands, Christiaan de Vries’ passion for fashion and designing spills into his bakes, helping him to create detailed and unique desserts for himself and his loved ones. Before he earned recognition for his cooking, he had made a name for himself in the fashion industry. After graduating from Hondsrug College in 2009, he worked at Men_at_Work as a Visual Merchandiser for about a year. In 2011, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion & Textiles from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute.
On the side, Christiaan worked at Hogeschool van Amsterdam before serving as a Designer at iNDiViDUALS at AMFI and a Design Studio Assistant MRTW at MCQ in London. He was also employed as a Fashion Designer at Stichting MOAM from April to October 2016. After earning his degree, he shifted to London and started to work at MCQ again. Starting out as a Design Assistant MRTW, he moved up the ranks and became a Designer MRTW. As of today, he freelances as a Fashion Designer in London, England, specializing in both men’s and women’s wear while taking some time to achieve his personal goals.
Christiaan de Vries’ Life Revolves Around Baking and Fashion
Even after his appearance in ‘The Great British Bake Off,’ Christiaan de Vries continues to passionately create artistic and unique bakes. With Halloween around the corner, he made a pumpkin pie but used his creativity to add his own little twist to it by adding a chocolate bar inside. He also baked a pumpkin ginger cake, which he described as “Perfectly spiced, irresistibly moist, and topped with a rich pumpkin spice caramel, it’s like autumn in every bite.” For Halloween 2024, he got super excited upon learning that he’d be visited by his niece and nephews. Thus, he wore his baking hat and baked a Count Dracula-themed cake inspired by artist Nikk Alcaraz, who is best known as the founder of Practical Peculiarities.
Christiaan de Vries Loves Making Memories With His Partner and Family
At the end of the day, Christiaan de Vries’ heart lies with his loved ones. Celebrating his 34th birthday in November, Christiaan took to Instagram to express his gratitude for all the love and support he has received since his appearance on ‘The Great British Bake Off.’ Alongside a picture of another delectable cake he baked, the TV personality candidly wrote, “I’m excited for what’s to come and deeply grateful for all the love and support I’ve received along the way. Here’s to embracing the unknown and cherishing every step of the journey.”
Christiaan loves to spend the holidays with those he holds the closest to his heart. Therefore, he takes time out to visit his family in the Netherlands as the year ends. Keeping up with the tradition, he made some deep-fried Dutch doughnuts with his family on New Year’s Eve 2023. When it comes to matters of the heart, Christiaan revealed in an interview that he has a boyfriend. While he has remained tight-lipped about his identity and has shared almost nothing about him on his social media profiles, we do know that they are in a healthy relationship. Aside from being devoted to fashion, baking or his loved ones, Christiaan also has some other interests. When he is not busy cooking or designing, he spends time taking care of his garden and regularly nurtures his vegetable patch. Outdoorsy in nature, he also holds a passion for visiting modern art galleries and stately homes.
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