Paul Andrew (designer)

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Paul Andrew is an English fashion designer. He launched his eponymous women's footwear line in September 2012.[1]

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]

Notable awards

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

Personal life

As of 2015, Andrew has been in a relationship with Siddhartha Shukla since 2003.[17][needs update]

References

  1. ^ Rachel Strugatz (12 September 2012). "Paul Andrew Flies Solo". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ^ Shah, Nausheen (4 September 2014). "Celebs are head over heels for Paul Andrew's stunning shoes". New York Post. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ Anniss, Elisa (14 November 2014). "Award-winning shoe designer Paul Andrew". Financial Times. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  4. ^ Borrelli-Persson, Laird (8 April 2021). "Paul Andrew Makes His Exit Amid Changes at Salvatore Ferragamo". Vogue. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  5. ^ Abel, Katie (4 November 2014). "Paul Andrew's Defining Moments". Footwear News. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  6. ^ Strugatz, Rachel (12 September 2012). "Paul Andrew Flies Solo". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  7. ^ Yotka, Steff (8 September 2016). "Paul Andrew Named Women's Footwear Design Director at Salvatore Ferragamo". Vogue. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  8. ^ Talbot, Lindsay (20 September 2019). "For Salvatore Ferragamo's Paul Andrew, Shoes (Still) Come First". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  9. ^ Cristoferi, Claudia (8 April 2021). "'With heavy heart', fashion designer Paul Andrew leaves Ferragamo". Reuters. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  10. ^ Sherman, Lauren (7 February 2022). "Paul Andrew Relaunches Namesake Brand". Business of Fashion. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  11. ^ Koblin, John (5 November 2014). "CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Picks Paul Andrew as Winner". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  12. ^ Travers, Alex (5 December 2014). "WITH PRIZE MONEY FROM THE CFDA, SHOE DESIGNER PAUL ANDREW EYES EXPANSION". Fashionista. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  13. ^ Leitch, Luke (25 February 2022). "Paul Andrew Reveals His Comeback Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  14. ^ Friedmann, Vanessa (7 June 2016). "At CFDAs, a Night of No Surprises, Until Beyoncé Showed Up". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  15. ^ Johns, Nikara (3 August 2016). "Sarah Jessica Parker & Paul Andrew Win Big At 2016 ACE Awards". Footwear News. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  16. ^ Allaire, Christian (29 November 2016). "How Paul Andrew Grew His Empire in Only Four Years". Footwear News. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  17. ^ "It's Kind of a Funny Story: Paul Andrew & Siddhartha Shukla". 22 April 2015.