Andrea Lieberman

Andrea Lieberman is an American fashion designer and founder of women's ready-to-wear line A.L.C.

Andrea Lieberman
NationalityAmerican
EducationParsons School of Design
OccupationFashion Designer
Websitealcltd.com

Career

Born in New York City, Lieberman graduated from Parsons School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion.[1] During her time at Parsons, she interned with designer Giorgio di Sant' Angelo and after graduating she worked in the press room for Romeo Gigli.[2] Before becoming a personal stylist, Lieberman opened her first boutique in New York, called Culture and Reality.[3]

She began her career as a stylist in the music industry styling hip hop figures such as Sean Combs.[4] Her work with Combs led to an introduction to Jennifer Lopez whom she styled for magazine editorials, music videos, red carpet appearances. She styled Jennifer Lopez in a green silk chiffon Versace dress for the 2000 Grammy Awards, which was listed as one of the "Top Grammy Dresses of All Time" according to InStyle.[5] In January 2015, Google's president Eric Schmidt cited the massive attention to this dress as a motivation for the creation of Google Images search.[6] Her work with Lopez also included spreads in Vibe magazine and Lopez’ music video for "I'm Real" in 2001. [7] Lieberman styled Janet Jackson for her All for You Tour in 2001 during which she worked with Francis Lawrence.[8]

Lieberman met Gwen Stefani in 2001 while working with Eve on the music video "Let Me Blow Ya Mind."[9] In 2004, Lieberman designed costumes for Stefani's Love. Angel. Music. Baby. album cover and the album's solo tour. She styled Stefani’s Harajuku Girl look for the music video "What You Waiting For?"[10] Lieberman served as creative consultant for Stefani's L.A.M.B clothing line.[11] In 2005, Lieberman styled Mary J. Blige for the album cover for her hit single "Be Without You."[12]

Additionally, Lieberman worked with Hollywood stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz.[13] Her editorial styling work appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, InStyle, and other publications.[14]

In 2007 Lieberman introduced a line of fine jewelry sold exclusively at Barneys New York and Maxfield Los Angeles.[15]

In 2009, Lieberman moved to Los Angeles and debuted her A.L.C. ready-to-wear collection. In 2011, Lieberman was accepted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the following year, she became one of ten finalists in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.[16]

References
  1. "The Council of Fashion Designers of America Welcomes 33 New Members: 2011 Largest Class Ever". CFDA. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  2. "CFDA Member:Andrea Lieberman". CFDA. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  3. "Stylist Spotlight: Andrea Lieberman -". School of Style. 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  4. Tungate, Mark. Fashion Brands: Branding Style from Armani to Zara. London: Kogan Page, 2012. 107. Print.
  5. Instyle Staff (11 February 2016). "Relive the Top Grammy Gowns of All Time". InStyle. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  6. Schmidt, Eric (23 January 2015). "The Tinkerer's Apprentice". ETC. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  7. Sohal, Kulwant (March 2002). "Take It From the Top". Vibe. p. 9. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  8. Forman, Linda. Janet Tour 2001. RD Worldwide Management Bv, 2001. 45. Print.
  9. Krohn, Katherine E. Gwen Stefani. Minneapolis: Twenty-First Century, 2008. 69. Print.
  10. Heyman, Marshall (19 March 2009). "Celebrity Stylist: Andrea Lieberman". ELLE. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  11. Associated Press (29 August 2005). "Stefani's Little L.A.M.B. Hitting Big Time". Billboard. Retrieved 13 October 2007.
  12. "The Breakthrough Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  13. Maclister-Smith, Tilly. "Spotlight On: Andrea Lieberman of A.L.C". MATCHESFASHION.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  14. Schickner, Lindsey (15 June 2012). "A.L.C.'s Andrea Lieberman on Her Journey From Stylist to Designer". Fashion Etc. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  15. "Star Stylists". The Chicago Tribune. 21 June 2006. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  16. "The Council of Fashion Designers of America Welcomes 33 New Members". The Council of Fashion Designers of America. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
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