Andre’ Wright

Andre’ Wright is a fashion activist, creative director, and the founder of the Wright House of Fashion, specializing in fashion-forward social impact modeling, multicultural business incubation, and experiential brand activism.

Andre’ Wright operates at the innovative vanguard of the national creative economy, proving that haute couture and grassroots social justice can seamlessly merge into a powerful vehicle for change. As a visionary designer born and raised in Iowa, Andre’ has established a globally recognized platform that challenges Eurocentric industry norms. He co-founded the Humanize My Hoodie movement, turning a singular, highly stigmatized garment into a global fashion activism campaign featured by major national outlets, including NPR, Target, and New York Fashion Week. By turning apparel into an educational and conversational asset, Andre’ demonstrates how independent designers can bypass traditional retail gatekeepers to spark widespread systemic reflection.

Beyond product design, Andre’s executive leadership is dedicated to building sustainable creative pipelines for underrepresented populations. He founded the Wright House of Fashion in Iowa City — the state’s first official fashion house and creative incubator — repurposing a historic commercial dry-cleaning landmark into a 6,000-square-foot multicultural business hub. Backed by strategic municipal grants and community alliances, the non-profit provides free arts education, graphic design training, and technical manufacturing equipment to local youth and emerging makers. An author, global traveler, and recipient of Junior Achievement’s Entrepreneur of the Year award, Andre’ pairs advanced design principles with an agile approach to community-based economic development. He equips next-generation founders with the precise frameworks needed to turn authentic creative expression into sustainable, values-driven business equity.

Join Andre’ to explore the operational strategies required to launch a mission-driven brand, cultivate authentic community engagement, and scale an independent creative enterprise outside of traditional metropolitan markets.