Andre Soriano

Andre Soriano
Born	(1970-09-17) September 17, 1970 Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Fashion designer, television personality
Known for	Couture and bridal gowns, reality television

Andre Soriano (born September 17, 1970) is an American fashion designer known for his expertise in couture and bridal gowns, as well as a figure in reality television.

Early life and education

Born in Manila, Philippines to a Filipino family, Soriano was introduced to garment creation by his mother, who was a clothing designer. He moved to the United States during his childhood.

During high school, he served as president of the fashion club and later pursued studies at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising located in San Francisco.

Television

In 2013, Soriano took part in the inaugural season of Styled to Rock, where he crafted outfits for artists such as Rihanna and worked under the guidance of executive producer and mentor Pharrell Williams.

Fashion

Soriano initially launched a couture gown boutique in San Francisco, which ceased operations in 2008 after he relocated with his husband to San Diego. His first runway presentation occurred at San Diego Fashion Week. In 2014, he presented a pre-fall collection during Style Fashion Week L.A., attracting attention from celebrities including Jessica Sanchez and María Conchita Alonso. His Heiress line earned favorable reviews from critics.

Subsequently, Soriano established an atelier in Occoquan, Virginia.

His swimwear collection has received promotion from Maitland Ward. He is also widely acknowledged for his high-end bridal designs. A notable creation was the dress made from orange construction fencing worn by singer Joy Villa at the 2015 Grammy Awards, which attracted considerable media coverage. Additionally, Soriano’s work has been highlighted in Vanity Fair.

In 2024, Soriano introduced a dress collection inspired by various First Ladies of the United States, unveiling it at the Glitz & Glamour charity event.

For the year 2025, he designed a gown worn by Miss America 2025 Abbie Stockard at the inaugural ball honoring Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr..

Politics

Soriano has openly expressed his support for the LGBT community. An admirer of former U.S. president Donald Trump, he crafted a gown for Joy Villa that she wore at the 2017 Grammy Awards, which promoted Trump's 2016 presidential bid. In 2020, Soriano once again designed a dress for Villa to endorse Trump's reelection campaign.

Personal life

Soriano was married to Thomas Gamez Brown, a contractor who succumbed to cancer. Motivated by this personal tragedy, Soriano founded the Glitz & Glamour charity event, aimed at raising funds for organizations like We Will Survive Cancer and Children's National Hospital.