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Andrew Warren (entrepreneur)

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Andrew Warren
Born (1993-01-17) January 17, 1993 (age 31)
Occupation(s)Fashion designer
Socialite
Years active2013-present
RelativesDavid Warren (Grandfather)

Andrew Warren is an American fashion designer and social media personality based in New York City. He is the co-founder and creative director of CollXab.[1] Additionally, he founded the women's label Just Drew[2] and is known as the creator of the socialite group The Snap Pack.[3]

Early life

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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. Warren's family sold The Warren Group in 1998.[5]

Career

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In 2013, 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 2020, he signed up as a social media influencer with Next Model Management.[11]

With the changes in Fashion industry during pandemic, Warren decided to change careers. In 2021, Warren co-founded CollXab, an influencer marketing agency, with former publicist and events director Arleigh Banner. The agency is focused on helping luxury brands and socialite-influencers build relationships.[4]

Personal life

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Warren is reportedly the creator of the Snap Pack, a circle of socialites that also 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

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  1. ^ Rodriguez, Chinea (2023-01-20). "Michelle Yeoh, Kelly Rowland, and More of the Bestest Party Pics This Week". The Cut. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  2. ^ Abrams, Margaret (2020-02-13). "Socialites and influencers hit Just Drew NYFW presentation". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  3. ^ Abrams, Margaret (2018-01-16). "Instagram's Favorite Socialite Andrew Warren Hosted a Wild Vegas Weekend". Observer. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  4. ^ a b c Hoffower, Hillary (2021-06-22). "Meet the 28-year-old 'Kris Jenner' of New York high society, who's built a career inspired by 'Gossip Girl'". Business Insider. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  5. ^ a b Rosman, Katherine (2016-04-06). "Move Over, Rat Pack and Brat Pack: Here Comes the Snap Pack". The New York Times.
  6. ^ Abrams, Margaret (2016-09-09). "Tiffany Trump on Her Favorite Designer, Andrew Warren". Observer. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  7. ^ "Kyra Kennedy Just Made Her Modeling Debut—And We've Got Exclusive Photos". Harper's BAZAAR. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  8. ^ "Here's what we know about Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany". BBC News. 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  9. ^ Sadick, Sydney (2016-09-10). "Just Drew Spring/Summer 2017". Daily Front Row. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  10. ^ Morgan, Clara (2015-10-25). "A Fashionable Q&A with… Andrew Warren, Owner of Just Drew Clothing". NewsWhistle. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  11. ^ Peoples, Landon (2017-08-18). "Andrew Warren Isn't Just Tiffany Trump's BFF — He's A Designer, Sort-Of". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  12. ^ Koman, Tess (2016-04-07). "For These Rich Kids of Instagram, the Snapchat Struggle Is Real". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  13. ^ "Tiffany Trump's BFF condemns death threats after US election shock". November 12, 2016.