Vashi Domínguez
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Vashi Dominguez | |
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 Dominguez inspecting a diamond | |
| Born | Puerto de la Cruz, Spain[1] |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | Casa Azul |
| Alma mater | University of La Laguna (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Vashi Nanwani Dominguez (born 1978) is a Spanish entrepreneur.
Early life[edit]
Dominguez was born in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, where he grew up. He was educated at Casa Azul School and the University of La Laguna where he studied law but left in the second year.[2]
Dominguez began his career importing technology from China, building up his own chain of shops before selling the whole business for profit in 1999.
Diamond Manufacturers[edit]
In September 2013, Diamond Manufacturers rebranded to Vashi.com.[3]
In 2017, VASHI opened its first flagship store in Piccadilly, London.[4]
On 5 April 2023, VASHI was declared bankrupt. [5]
Vashi Dominguez's whereabouts are currently not known and he has vanished since the company's collapse.[6]
In May 2023, the domain Vashi.com was acquired by Queensmith Master Jewellers in Hatton Garden.[7][non-primary source needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Loizou, Kiki (22 July 2012). "How I Made It: Vashi Dominguez, of Diamondmanufacturers". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ Phillips, Abigail. "Diamond entrepreneur takes on Tiffany & Co". Business Review Europe. WDM Group. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ "Diamond geezer learns to sparkle". 25 February 2014.
- ^ "Vashi Looks to Disrupt Diamond Retail with London Venture". 4 October 2017.
- ^ "Shine comes off luxury jeweller Vashi as it calls in liquidators". 5 April 2023.
- ^ Kenningham, Lucy (1 June 2023). "Mark Kleinman dissects the CBI's rescue plan – plus the boss of Vashi's vanishing act and Man U's other battle". CityAM. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Vashi | Domain Acquired By Queensmith". Queensmith. Retrieved 4 August 2023.