On July 24th, the Italian luxury footwear brand Sergio Rossi announced the appointment of Paul Andrew as its new creative director. Paul will begin his role this week and is set to unveil his first collection for the Fall 2025 season.
Paul Andrew, originally from the UK, is known for his bold and practical designs, skillfully blending handcrafted artistry with the latest materials and technological innovations. Growing up in the British countryside, Andrew was captivated by fashion from a young age, saving up to buy Vogue magazines. He also spent time admiring Christian Lacroix collections with his mother when visiting London with his father, a furniture craftsman.
After studying fashion in college, Andrew presented his first collection at London Graduate Fashion Week in 1999. Following graduation, he began his career under the late Alexander McQueen and further honed his aesthetic and technical skills at Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, and Donna Karan. In 2013, he launched his eponymous women’s footwear collection, “Paul Andrew,” which was soon followed by a men’s footwear line. In 2014, he won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and was recognized as the youngest-ever shoe designer to receive this accolade.
In 2016, Andrew became the Women’s Footwear Design Director at Salvatore Ferragamo and was promoted to Women’s Creative Director the following year. His first collection was globally successful, leading to his appointment as Creative Director overseeing all product categories at Ferragamo in 2019, where he led the team effectively.
Andrew’s passionate approach to his work, dedication to brand building, and entrepreneurial spirit have earned him international acclaim and commercial respect from critics. He is currently a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
Regarding his new role, Andrew expressed, “I am honoured and delighted to join Sergio Rossi as Creative Director, a world-renowned house of shoemaking whose roots and legacy speak to the lasting power of Italian savoir-faire. And I look forward to building upon Sergio‘s own unique spirit of innovation and high craft as we propose a bright new vision for the brand today.”
Zhen Huang, Chairman of the Lanvin Group, which owns Sergio Rossi, stated,” Celebrating seven decades of unmatched craftsmanship and artisanal excellence, Sergio Rossi has established itself as a distinguished name in the luxury footwear market worldwide. Sergio Rossi is a treasured member of our family, merging tradition with innovation. With the appointment of Paul Andrew, we are excited for the brand’s ongoing evolution and prosperity.”
Eric Chan, CEO of the Lanvin Group, commented, “Lanvin Group is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Andrew to the Sergio Rossi team. With his creative design expertise and forward-thinking approach, Paul is set to lead Sergio Rossi into a new era of success. This new direction for the brand aligns seamlessly with our mission to uphold its rich heritage while catering to the evolving tastes of our clientele.”