Andrew Christian

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Andrew Christian is a fashion designer who moved to Los Angeles after high school and, in 2001, after working for various other designers, began his own line under his name. The label is known for its underwear and swimwear lines, alongside sporty inspired wear and an upscale line called Black by Andrew Christian with button downs and vests, and all of its products are made in the USA.

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Andrew Christian (b. January, 1978 in Fresno, California) is a fashion designer. He became interested in fashion from an early age. Right after he graduated high school, he moved to Los Angeles, California to begin working in the fashion world. Christian soon decided he didn't like working for everyone else. In 2001, after working for various other designers, he began his own line "Andrew Christian."

Today, Christian is known for his underwear and swimwear lines, although his regular lines include sporty inspired wear. He also just released an upscale line called "black by andrew christian" which includes button downs and vests. Andrew Christian also has two eco-friendly lines called "Bamboo fiber" and "Organic Cotton" as well as butt-lifting underwear for men and women, "Flashback" and "WonderWear" respectively. All Andrew Christian products are Made in USA.

Flashback

The Flashback is the top selling Andrew Christian product. The Flashback gives men that "bubble-butt" look without having to do any work. There is an invisible support seam built into the structure of the underwear that when a man puts it on, it lifts and rounds out the buttock.

WonderWear

The WonderWear takes the same concept as the Flashback but creates it for a women. The WonderWear consists of black lacy front and the back is black satin-like fabric that lifts and rounds out the female buttocks.

Show It Technology

In Spring 2009, Andrew Christian introduced Show It Technology, underwear that enhances a man's genitalia area. The Show It Technology line features a comfy cup that 'gently lifts and supports your best assets' according to the Andrew Christian website. The Show It Technology line features briefs, boxers, jocks and swimwear.

Almost Naked

Andrew Christian is also expanding his Almost Naked line, which is made from eco friendly bamboo. The line will now consist not only of underwear but will be expanded into shirts and tanks. The Almost Naked line features underwear that is ergonomically correct, meaning it prevents kinks or uncomfortable positions, according to the Andrew Christian website.

The Fashion Show

Andrew Christian took part in BRAVO's new fashion series The Fashion Show. Christian competed against other designers for $125,000 and a chance to have their designs sold at a national retailer. He won the third challenge, though eventually being eliminated and coming in eleventh place.

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Underwear and Swimwear as Design Categories

The Andrew Christian label treats underwear and swimwear as designed products rather than basics. In underwear, the design variables are fit, support, waistband construction and fabric: the Flashback, the label's top selling product, builds an invisible support seam into the garment's structure, and the corresponding women's design, WonderWear, applies the same support concept. Those are construction choices, made in pattern and stitching, and they show how much engineering sits inside a small garment.

Fabric is the second variable. The label's Bamboo Fiber line uses bamboo fibre, valued in underwear for softness and moisture handling, and its Organic Cotton line uses cotton grown to organic standards. Around those specialist lines sit the broader ranges: swimwear, sporty inspired wear for everyday use, and the Black by Andrew Christian line, which moves the label into button down shirts and vests. Keeping production in the USA is part of the label's stated identity, and the range structure — a core of underwear and swimwear, feature products built on specific construction ideas, fabric-led side lines, and one dressier line — is a common pattern for a designer label growing out of a single category.

Common Questions

Who is Andrew Christian?

Andrew Christian is a fashion designer born in January 1978 in Fresno, California. He moved to Los Angeles after graduating high school, worked for various designers, and began his own line in 2001.

What products is Andrew Christian known for?

The label is known for underwear and swimwear lines, plus sporty inspired regular lines and the upscale Black by Andrew Christian line of button downs and vests. Its best selling product is the Flashback, a men's underwear design with a built-in support structure.

Does Andrew Christian make eco-friendly lines?

Yes. The label has two eco-friendly lines, Bamboo Fiber and Organic Cotton, using bamboo fibre and organic cotton alongside its main underwear, swimwear and sportswear ranges. All Andrew Christian products are made in the USA.

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