Andrea Lieberman
{{Short description|American fashion designer}}
{{Infobox person
|name = Andrea Lieberman
|nationality = American
|education = Parsons School of Design
|occupation = Fashion Designer
|website = {{URL|https://alcltd.com}}
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Andrea Lieberman is an American fashion designer and founder of women's ready-to-wear line A.L.C.
Career
Born in New York City, Lieberman graduated from Parsons School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion.{{cite web|url=http://cfda.com/the-latest/the-council-of-fashion-designers-of-america-welcomes-33-new-members|title=The Council of Fashion Designers of America Welcomes 33 New Members: 2011 Largest Class Ever|publisher=CFDA|date=1 August 2011|access-date=11 April 2016}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://cfda.com/members#!andrea-lieberman|title=CFDA Member:Andrea Lieberman|publisher=CFDA|access-date=11 April 2016}} Before becoming a personal stylist, Lieberman opened her first boutique in New York, called Culture and Reality.{{Cite web|date=2012-07-14|title=Stylist Spotlight: Andrea Lieberman -|url=http://schoolofstyle.com/blog/stylist-spotlight-andrea-lieberman/|access-date=2020-08-26|website=School of Style|language=en}}
She began her career as a stylist in the music industry styling hip hop figures such as Sean Combs.Tungate, Mark. Fashion Brands: Branding Style from Armani to Zara. London: Kogan Page, 2012. 107. Print. 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.{{cite web|url= http://www.instyle.com/awards-events/red-carpet/grammys/top-grammys-gowns-all-time|title=Relive the Top Grammy Gowns of All Time|publisher=InStyle|last=Instyle Staff|date=11 February 2016|access-date=11 April 2016}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/google-european-commission-and-disruptive-technological-change-by-eric-schmidt-2015-01#yMSC5IlY7sHATDCO.99|title=The Tinkerer's Apprentice|publisher=ETC|date=23 January 2015|last=Schmidt|first=Eric|access-date=24 February 2015}} Her work with Lopez also included spreads in Vibe magazine and Lopez’ music video for "I'm Real" in 2001.
date= March 2002|last=Sohal|first=Kulwant|access-date=8 July 2016}} Lieberman styled Janet Jackson for her All for You Tour in 2001 during which she worked with Francis Lawrence.Forman, Linda. Janet Tour 2001. RD Worldwide Management Bv, 2001. 45. Print.
Lieberman met Gwen Stefani in 2001 while working with Eve on the music video "Let Me Blow Ya Mind."Krohn, Katherine E. Gwen Stefani. Minneapolis: Twenty-First Century, 2008. 69. Print. 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?"{{cite web|url= http://www.elle.com/fashion/a9835/celebrity-stylist-andrea-lieberman-316741/|title= Celebrity Stylist: Andrea Lieberman|publisher=ELLE|date=19 March 2009|last=Heyman|first=Marshall|access-date=11 April 2016}} Lieberman served as creative consultant for Stefani's L.A.M.B clothing line.{{cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61621/stefanis-little-lamb-hitting-big-time|title=Stefani's Little L.A.M.B. Hitting Big Time|magazine=Billboard|last=Associated Press|date=29 August 2005|access-date=13 October 2007}} In 2005, Lieberman styled Mary J. Blige for the album cover for her hit single "Be Without You."{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-breakthrough-mw0000350043/credits|title=The Breakthrough Credits|website=AllMusic |access-date=8 July 2016}}
Additionally, Lieberman worked with Hollywood stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz.{{cite web|last1=Maclister-Smith|first1=Tilly|title=Spotlight On: Andrea Lieberman of A.L.C|url=http://www.matchesfashion.com/us/womens/the-style-report/archive/the-big-fashion-issue/in-conversation-with/andrea-lieberman/|website=MATCHESFASHION.com|access-date=12 April 2016|archive-date=14 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914155402/http://www.matchesfashion.com/us/womens/the-style-report/archive/the-big-fashion-issue/in-conversation-with/andrea-lieberman/|url-status=dead}} Her editorial styling work appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, InStyle, and other publications.{{cite web|last1=Schickner|first1=Lindsey|title=A.L.C.'s Andrea Lieberman on Her Journey From Stylist to Designer|url=http://fashionetc.com/fashion/influencers/6305-andrea-lieberman-alc|website=Fashion Etc.|date=15 June 2012|access-date=12 April 2016}}
In 2007 Lieberman introduced a line of fine jewelry sold exclusively at Barneys New York and Maxfield Los Angeles.{{cite web|title=Star Stylists|publisher=The Chicago Tribune|date=21 June 2006|url= https://www.chicagotribune.com/2006/06/21/star-stylists-2/|access-date=12 April 2016}}
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.{{cite web|title=The Council of Fashion Designers of America Welcomes 33 New Members|url=http://cfda.com/the-latest/the-council-of-fashion-designers-of-america-welcomes-33-new-members|website=The Council of Fashion Designers of America|access-date=11 April 2016}}
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