Andrew Warren (entrepreneur)
Andrew Warren | |
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| Born | January 17, 1993 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupations | Fashion designer, socialite, talent manager, creative director |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Andrew Warren is an American fashion designer, creative director, talent manager and social media personality based in New York City. He is the co-founder and a former creative director of CollXab.[1] He also founded the women's label Just Drew,[2] and is the creator of the socialite group the "Snap Pack".[3]
Early life
Warren was born on January 17, 1993, to Michael Warren, a real estate investor, and Marcy Warren. His grandfather was David Warren, a well-known clothing manufacturer and designer who founded the Warren Group in the 1960s. The company sold clothes in department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.[4] David Warren's name is inscribed on the Garment Worker statue on Seventh Avenue. The family sold the Warren Group in 1998.[5]
Career
After college, Warren launched the fashion label Just Drew.[4] On February 14, 2016, he launched his first collection, titled "It Girl", at Gotham Hall in New York City.[6][7][8] His Spring 2017 collection made its debut during New York Fashion Week.[9] According to Warren, his friends' fashion senses serve as his design inspiration.[10]
In 2017, he signed up as a social media influencer with Next Model Management.[11]
With the changes in fashion industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, Warren decided to change careers. In 2021, he co-founded CollXab, an influencer marketing agency. It was focused on helping luxury brands and socialite-influencers build relationships.[4]
Personal life
Warren is reportedly the creator of the "Snap Pack", a circle of socialites that includes Gaia Matisse, the great-great-granddaughter of French artist Henri Matisse; Kyra Kennedy, the great-great niece of John F. Kennedy; Tiffany Trump; EJ Johnson; Peter Brant II; Ezra J. William; Reya Benitez; and actress Bella Thorne.[5][12][13]
References
- ^ Rodriguez, Chinea (January 20, 2023). "Michelle Yeoh, Kelly Rowland, and More of the Bestest Party Pics This Week". The Cut. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Abrams, Margaret (February 13, 2020). "Socialites and influencers hit Just Drew NYFW presentation". Evening Standard. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Abrams, Margaret (January 16, 2018). "Instagram's Favorite Socialite Andrew Warren Hosted a Wild Vegas Weekend". Observer. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c Hoffower, Hillary (June 22, 2021). "Meet the 28-year-old 'Kris Jenner' of New York high society, who's built a career inspired by 'Gossip Girl'". Business Insider. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ a b Rosman, Katherine (April 6, 2016). "Move Over, Rat Pack and Brat Pack: Here Comes the Snap Pack". The New York Times.
- ^ Abrams, Margaret (September 9, 2016). "Tiffany Trump on Her Favorite Designer, Andrew Warren". Observer. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Kyra Kennedy Just Made Her Modeling Debut—And We've Got Exclusive Photos". Harper's BAZAAR. May 25, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Here's what we know about Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany". BBC News. May 9, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Sadick, Sydney (September 10, 2016). "Just Drew Spring/Summer 2017". Daily Front Row. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Morgan, Clara (October 25, 2015). "A Fashionable Q&A with… Andrew Warren, Owner of Just Drew Clothing". NewsWhistle. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Peoples, Landon (August 18, 2017). "Andrew Warren Isn't Just Tiffany Trump's BFF — He's A Designer, Sort-Of". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Koman, Tess (April 7, 2016). "For These Rich Kids of Instagram, the Snapchat Struggle Is Real". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Tiffany Trump's BFF condemns death threats after US election shock". November 12, 2016.