Christoffer Lundman was born in 1978 in Luleå, Northern Sweden. At 18, he moved to London to study design. After learning pattern making and tailoring he went on to study at Central Saint Martins under professor Louise Wilson, graduating in 2005 with a Masters in Fashion. He has since held senior design and director roles at international fashion brands including Acne Studios, Tom Ford and Tekla. Since 2020 he works independently as a consultant in art direction and design. Salon no.1 is his first eponymous collection.