Paul Andrew (designer)

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]

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. Williams, Robert (24 July 2024). "Sergio Rossi Taps Paul Andrew as Creative Director". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
12. Koblin, John (5 November 2014). "CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Picks Paul Andrew as Winner". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
13. Travers, Alex (5 December 2014). "WITH PRIZE MONEY FROM THE CFDA, SHOE DESIGNER PAUL ANDREW EYES EXPANSION". Fashionista. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
14. Leitch, Luke (25 February 2022). "Paul Andrew Reveals His Comeback Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
15. Friedmann, Vanessa (7 June 2016). "At CFDAs, a Night of No Surprises, Until Beyoncé Showed Up". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
16. Johns, Nikara (3 August 2016). "Sarah Jessica Parker & Paul Andrew Win Big At 2016 ACE Awards". Footwear News. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
17. Allaire, Christian (29 November 2016). "How Paul Andrew Grew His Empire in Only Four Years". Footwear News. Retrieved 24 January 2023.