Andrew Warren (entrepreneur)

Andrew Warren
Born (1993-01-17) January 17, 1993
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Fashion designer, socialite, talent manager, creative director
Years active2013–present

Andrew Warren is an American fashion designer, creative director, talent manager and social media personality based in New York City. He was formely 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

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

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,before realizing he did not need them.[11]

With the changes in Fashion industry during pandemic, Warren decided to change careers. In 2021, Warren co-founded CollXab, an influencer marketing agency. The agency was focused on helping luxury brands and socialite-influencers build relationships.[4] Andrew departed, with his main client Emira D'Spain and shortly partnered with NEXT management, where he furthered careers of Emira D'Spain, Ming Lee Simmons, Ava Dash, Jessica Lee Davis, Tammy Weatherhead, Riley Burruss, Dylan Geick and others. After one year he had parted, and is building his next venture.

Personal life

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] He is now most closely tied to Emira D'Spain, Ava Dash, and Ming Lee Simmons.

References

  1. ^ Rodriguez, Chinea (January 20, 2023). "Michelle Yeoh, Kelly Rowland, and More of the Bestest Party Pics This Week". The Cut. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Abrams, Margaret (February 13, 2020). "Socialites and influencers hit Just Drew NYFW presentation". Evening Standard. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Abrams, Margaret (January 16, 2018). "Instagram's Favorite Socialite Andrew Warren Hosted a Wild Vegas Weekend". Observer. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b Rosman, Katherine (April 6, 2016). "Move Over, Rat Pack and Brat Pack: Here Comes the Snap Pack". The New York Times.
  6. ^ Abrams, Margaret (September 9, 2016). "Tiffany Trump on Her Favorite Designer, Andrew Warren". Observer. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "Kyra Kennedy Just Made Her Modeling Debut—And We've Got Exclusive Photos". Harper's BAZAAR. May 25, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  8. ^ "Here's what we know about Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany". BBC News. May 9, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  9. ^ Sadick, Sydney (September 10, 2016). "Just Drew Spring/Summer 2017". Daily Front Row. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  10. ^ Morgan, Clara (October 25, 2015). "A Fashionable Q&A with… Andrew Warren, Owner of Just Drew Clothing". NewsWhistle. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Koman, Tess (April 7, 2016). "For These Rich Kids of Instagram, the Snapchat Struggle Is Real". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  13. ^ "Tiffany Trump's BFF condemns death threats after US election shock". November 12, 2016.
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