Andrew Weitz

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Andrew Weitz is an American fashion stylist. [1] He previously worked as a talent agent at William Morris Endeavor. [2] [3]

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Career

Weitz is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [4] He majored in communications at George Washington University and then moved to Los Angeles, where his brother, Richard Weitz, was working as a talent agent at ICM. Weitz joined ICM and when Richard left to work at Endeavor, Weitz joined him. [2] As an agent, Weitz represented a number of British actors and comedians, including Ricky Gervais, James Corden, Stephen Merchant, Claire Foy and Russell Tovey. [2] As a talent agent, he was named one of the best-dressed agents in the film business by The Hollywood Reporter [5] and named as one of the Top 50 Best Dressed Men in the World by British GQ. [6]

In 2014, Weitz left WME to work as a style consultant with high-net-worth individuals, [7] founding the company The Weitz Effect. It offers a comprehensive lifestyle service, including wardrobe curation, personal shopping, and traveling advice. Weitz finds that men tend to be inspired by a specific item rather than an entire look. [7] [8] His clients, who are mostly male, include Elon Musk, Ari Emanuel, and Tom Brady. [1] Weitz was named The Power Stylist, 2021 by The Hollywood Reporter. [9] Weitz dressed Tom Brady in a lightweight Harrington jacket by Tom Ford for his arrival at the 2021 Super Bowl that became a best seller. [7] [10]

Weitz is a member of the British Fashion Council and the Mr Porter Style Council. [6] He is also the contributing men’s style editor for The Hollywood Reporter. [11]

Weitz gives fashion advice on Today [12] and to publications such as the Robb Report [13] and the Wall Street Journal. [14]

Personal life

He is married to Stacy, a senior executive at Sony Pictures Television. [2] He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their twin sons. [2] [15]

References

  1. 1 2 "Interview with Andrew Weitz: style counsellor to the rich and famous". The Times. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "The Man Whos Helped Elon Musk Tom Brady And Ari Emanuel get Dressed". New Yorker. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "Hollywood Reporter Partners With Men's Fashion Expert Andrew Weitz for 'Hollywood Style Clinic' Video Series". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "Icons of Style - Andrew Weitz". Noble. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "Secrets of Hollywood's Best-Dressed Male Agents". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Andrew Weitz". London Sock Company. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 "How Pro Athletes Became the Most Valuable Players in Men's Fashion". Bloomberg. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "Top 10 Personal Image Consultants in Los Angeles". The Vou. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  9. ↑ "Hollywood's Most Powerful Stylists 2021". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "This Jacket Was the Centerpiece of Tom Brady's Super Bowl Arrival Look". Inside Hook. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Oscars Style: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Screenwriters Explore "a More Creative Side" of Formal Wear". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  12. ↑ "Shop these trending menswear items for a fresh spring wardrobe". Today. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  13. ↑ "Denim Is the Fashion World's Funnest Flex Right Now. Here's How to Wear the Latest Styles". Robb Report. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  14. ↑ "The 'Italian Roll' and Other Menswear Styling Tricks to Look Cooler—Without Spending a Cent". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  15. ↑ "Andrew Weitz is the Hollywood stylist you need to follow". GQ. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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