Andre Soriano (born September 17, 1970) is an American

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, specializing in couture and wedding gowns. He is also a

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star and a supporter of former United States president

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Early life

Soriano was born and raised to a Filipino family in

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Television

In 2013, he competed on the first season of '' Styled to Rock'' and came in 7th place.

Fashion

Andre Soriano's first runway show was at San Diego Fashion Week. In 2014, Soriano was featured at Style Fashion Week L.A. officially knows as

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, showcasing his a pre-fall collection. His models included celebrities such as

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and

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. He was praised for his ''Heiress'' collection at Style Fashion Week. Sorian's swimwear line has been worn by

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. He is also well known for his luxury bridal wear. Soriano designed a dress for singer Joy Villa for the

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made entirely of orange construction fencing that attracted media attention. He was also featured in '' Vanity Fair'' for a gown he made for Christianne Christensen.

Politics

Soriano has openly spoken about

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issues. Being a supporter of

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president

, he designed a gown for Joy Villa for the

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in support of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. In 2020, Soriano again created a dress worn by Villa supporting

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