| Andrea Lieberman | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Parsons School of Design |
| Occupation: | Fashion Designer |
Andrea Lieberman is an American fashion designer and founder of women's ready-to-wear line A.L.C.
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]