Jeff Leatham facts for kids

Jeffrey Brett Leatham (born September 7, 1971) is a famous American designer. He is best known for his amazing floral designs. In 2014, France honored him with a special award called the Chevalier Legion of Honour. This award is a big deal in France!

Jeff Leatham is the creative director for beautiful hotels like the George V Hotel in Paris and the Four Seasons Hotels in Beverly Hills and Philadelphia. He also creates stunning flower displays for the Wynn and Encore Casinos in Las Vegas, Macau, and Boston. Besides flowers, he has worked with big fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Burberry, and Cartier.

Early Life and How He Started

Jeff Leatham grew up in Ogden, Utah. His parents were both teachers, and his dad was even a school principal. He went to Bonneville High School and later attended Weber State University.

While he was in college, Jeff started working at the Gap clothing store. He did so well that he became a store manager in Salt Lake City. Later, he moved to Los Angeles for work. In Los Angeles, a modeling agent discovered him. He then spent two years modeling in cities like Milan and Paris.

Jeff Leatham's Amazing Career

After modeling, Jeff returned to Los Angeles. He found his passion for floral design when he got a job at the Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills. He says this is where he learned all about creating beautiful flower arrangements. In 1994, he moved to the George V Hotel in Paris, where he continued his work.

Since then, Jeff has designed many different things. He has created crystal collections, a rug collection, and even candles. He has also published three books about his floral art. Plus, he has his own fragrance collection!

In 2009, Jeff was asked to be on a TV show for TLC called Flowers Uncut. The show was filmed in New York City. Even though he was busy with the show, he still kept his job as Creative Director at the Four Seasons. The show ran for one season.

In 2016, Jeff moved his main office to Los Angeles, California. This move helped him grow his business even more. He now works with many famous people around the world. Some of his clients include Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, Dolly Parton, the Dalai Lama, Cher, Sofía Vergara, Kanye West, and the entire Kardashian family.

In 2017, a special purple flower was named after Jeff Leatham in Holland. It is called the Jeff Leatham Vanda.

Jeff has written several books that share his amazing designs. These books are titled Flowers by Jeff Leatham, Flowers by Design, and Jeff Leatham Visionary Floral Art and Design.

He also teamed up with Waterford Crystal to create a line of beautiful crystal glassware and home items.