Central 23

Central 23

Type	Private
Industry	Design and Retail
Founded	2016 by { Marcus Ereira, Luke Shelley }
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Greeting card, Wrapping paper, Gift-related product
Website	central23.co

Central 23 was founded in Marylebone, London, and soon secured a significant order from Urban Outfitters. The company’s growth led to its products being available in over 10,000 stores worldwide. By 2023, Central 23 had sold over 1.5 million cards globally, marking its prominence in the international market for gift products.

History

Central 23 is a British design studio that designs and manufactures greeting cards, wrapping paper, and various gift-related products. Established in 2016 by Marcus Ereira and Luke Shelley, the company expanded rapidly, offering products translated from English into German, French, Spanish, and Italian, catering to customers in over 12 countries. The founders were featured in The Sunday Times ‘How I Made It’ series in 2024.