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Joe Ando-Hirsh | |
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| Born | (1996-01-10) January 10, 1996 (age 30) India |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Technology (BFA) |
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| Known for | Fashion design for Ella Emhoff and other public figures |
Joe Ando-Hirsh (born January 10, 1996) is an American fashion designer, actor, and social media personality. He gained recognition for his bespoke dressmaking for numerous public figures, which he documents on social media platforms, and for his roles in television series such as The Walking Dead.
Early life and education
[edit]Ando-Hirsh was born in India to a French father and a Japanese mother.[1] He was raised on Long Island, New York. He attended several colleges before enrolling at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, where he graduated with a degree in women's ready-to-wear in 2020.[2]
Career
[edit]Ando-Hirsh began his career as an actor, appearing in an episode of MacGyver in 2017. He later played the recurring role of Rodney in the ninth and tenth seasons of The Walking Dead.[3]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, following the cancellation of several acting projects and a fashion internship, Ando-Hirsh began making custom garments from his parents' garage. He started sharing the design and sewing process on TikTok and Instagram, where he eventually accumulated several million followers.[4] At the time, he gained notoriety for creating dresses for his then-girlfriend Niamh Adkins resulting in him being named to the 2025 TIME100 Creators List.[5][6]
In 2024, Ando-Hirsh designed the dress worn by Ella Emhoff at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.[7] He has also created custom pieces for famous figures such as Charli D'Amelio, Dakota Johnson, Millie Bobby Brown, Tommy Dorfman, Keke Palmer, Rachel Zegler, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, as well as musician Laufey.[8][9][10]
He won the 2025 Webby Award for Fashion & Beauty, Individual Creator (Creators).[11]
In April 2026, he announced he was launching his own fashion brand starting with a popup store in Brooklyn, New York.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet TikTok-famous fashion designer Joe Ando-Hirsh". South China Morning Post. 2025-07-01.
- ^ "Joe Ando-Hirsh - FIT Fashion Show". Fashion Institute of Technology.
- ^ "'Walking Dead' actor on holiday in Mallorca". Majorca Daily Bulletin. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ "Joe Ando-Hirsh Is on the 2025 TIME100 Creators List". Time. 2025-07-09.
- ^ Caruso, Skyler; Lyttle, Zoey (January 1, 2025). "Inside the Elaborate Process Behind Joe Ando's Viral Gowns for Celebs Like Millie Bobby Brown and Dakota Johnson (Exclusive)". People.com.
- ^ "Joe Ando-Hirsh: TIME100 Creators 2025". TIME. Archived from the original on 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ Mahajan, Vani (2024-08-24). "Who is Joe Ando-Hirsh? TikTok dressmaker who made Ella Emhoff's DNC outfit". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ "Joe Ando-Hirsh Can't Help Going Viral". InStyle. Archived from the original on 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ Wong, Wilson (2025-05-15). "Video: An Event to Celebrate Asian American Culture". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ Keong, Lori (2024-08-28). "Meet the TikTok Star Behind Ella Emhoff's Custom DNC Dress". ELLE. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ "29TH ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2025 WINNERS". The Webby Awards. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ "Joe Ando: Life update…". Facebook. April 23, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Joe Ando at IMDb
- Joe Ando-Hirsh on Instagram