Paul Andrew (designer) explained

Paul Andrew is an English fashion designer. He launched his eponymous women's footwear line in September 2012.[1] He is creative director of Italian shoe brand Sergio Rossi and, previously, at Salvatore Ferragamo.

Career

In his early career, Andrew worked with designers such as Narciso Rodriguez,[2] Calvin Klein,[3] and Alexander McQueen.[4] He then spent 10 years working for Donna Karan.[5]

In 2012, Andrew launched his eponymous women's shoe brand.[6] In 2016, he was named the director of women's footwear design at Salvatore Ferragamo.[7] In 2019, he became the company's creative director.[8] In 2021, Andrew left Ferragamo,[9] and in 2022, he relaunched his own footwear line.[10]

In July 2024, Andrew joined Sergio Rossi as its creative director.[11]

Notable awards

Year Award Notes
2014 The 11th annual Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund[12] Andrew was the first British footwear designer to win.[13] [14]
2016 The Council of Fashion Designers of America Swarovski Award for Accessory Design[15]
2016 ACE Award for Brand Launch of the Year[16]
2016 Designer of the Year, The Footwear News Achievement Awards[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rachel Strugatz . Paul Andrew Flies Solo . Women's Wear Daily . 12 September 2012 . 16 June 2015.
  2. News: Shah . Nausheen . Celebs are head over heels for Paul Andrew's stunning shoes . 2 February 2023 . New York Post . September 4, 2014.
  3. News: Anniss . Elisa . Award-winning shoe designer Paul Andrew . 2 February 2023 . Financial Times . November 14, 2014.
  4. News: Borrelli-Persson . Laird . Paul Andrew Makes His Exit Amid Changes at Salvatore Ferragamo . 2 February 2023 . Vogue . April 8, 2021.
  5. News: Abel . Katie . Paul Andrew's Defining Moments . 2 February 2023 . Footwear News . November 4, 2014.
  6. News: Strugatz . Rachel . Paul Andrew Flies Solo . 2 February 2023 . Women's Wear Daily . September 12, 2012.
  7. News: Yotka . Steff . Paul Andrew Named Women's Footwear Design Director at Salvatore Ferragamo . 2 February 2023 . Vogue . September 8, 2016.
  8. News: Talbot . Lindsay . For Salvatore Ferragamo's Paul Andrew, Shoes (Still) Come First . 2 February 2023 . The New York Times . September 20, 2019.
  9. News: Cristoferi . Claudia . 'With heavy heart', fashion designer Paul Andrew leaves Ferragamo . 2 February 2023 . Reuters . April 8, 2021.
  10. News: Sherman . Lauren . Paul Andrew Relaunches Namesake Brand . 2 February 2023 . Business of Fashion . February 7, 2022.
  11. Web site: Williams . Robert . 24 July 2024 . Sergio Rossi Taps Paul Andrew as Creative Director . 28 July 2024 . The Business of Fashion.
  12. News: Koblin . John . CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Picks Paul Andrew as Winner . 24 January 2023 . The New York Times . November 5, 2014.
  13. News: Travers . Alex . WITH PRIZE MONEY FROM THE CFDA, SHOE DESIGNER PAUL ANDREW EYES EXPANSION . 24 January 2023 . Fashionista . December 5, 2014.
  14. News: Leitch . Luke . Paul Andrew Reveals His Comeback Collection . 24 January 2023 . Vogue . February 25, 2022.
  15. News: Friedmann . Vanessa . At CFDAs, a Night of No Surprises, Until Beyoncé Showed Up . The New York Times . 7 June 2016 . 7 June 2016.
  16. News: Johns . Nikara . Sarah Jessica Parker & Paul Andrew Win Big At 2016 ACE Awards . 24 January 2023 . Footwear News . August 3, 2016.
  17. News: Allaire . Christian . How Paul Andrew Grew His Empire in Only Four Years . 24 January 2023 . Footwear News . November 29, 2016.

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