Perhaps best known to industry insiders for the last ten years due to his behind the scenes position of VP of Shoes & Accessories at Donna Karan, designer Paul Andrew is set to take the spotlight following his departure from the brand and the launch of his eponymous label in summer 2012.

A graduate of Berkshire College of Art & Design, Andrew won Student Footwear Designer of the Year in 1999 and went on to design for Donna Karan, Narciso Rodriguez and Calvin Klein before setting out on his own. His first ever autumn/winter 2013 collection has received the seal of approval from UK retailers, with Harrods and My Wardrobe among the first to pick it up.