ANDI BARAKU

Creative Direction & Cultural Strategy



Creative director working across luxury, fashion, film, and technology, I help brands clarify their identity and translate it into cohesive visual systems, narratives, and experiences. 

My work bridges cultural insight and commercial strategy to build brands that feel relevant, intentional, and emotionally resonant.

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Education
Global Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business

Minor: Consumer Sociology & Cultural Insight




KEDGE Business School — France

University of North Florida — United States


Executive Roles


TRUE TRIBE


Directed the full creative production lifecycle, from art direction and casting to location selection and post-production, delivering cohesive and elevated campaign worlds

Defined and safeguarded True Tribe’s brand strategy and creative identity, ensuring every expression reflected the brand’s sustainable, performance-driven philosophy with clarity and restraint.

Secured prominent editorial features in Vogue, GQ, Forbes, W, Grazia, and Highsnobiety, reinforcing the brand’s global cultural relevance and credibility.

Led global creative teams during Paris Fashion Week, supporting buyer engagement, showroom presentation, and retail strategy through precise cross-functional coordination.

Drove international growth and strategic partnerships by conceiving and executing campaigns and photoshoots that produced high-impact visual narratives, editorial content, and refined brand collateral.




POUR LES FEMMES - ROBIN WRIGHT

Directed the creative vision and led a comprehensive brand repositioning for Robin Wright’s socially conscious sleepwear label, refining its identity, narrative, and market presence.

Served as a strategic advisor to Robin Wright, shaping personal brand alignment across business objectives, philanthropic initiatives, and emerging growth opportunities.

Oversaw the conception and execution of campaigns and storytelling systems, guiding the development of creative assets across e-commerce, social, and digital touchpoints to ensure a cohesive and elevated brand expression.




EASTWORLD

Translated complex AI and immersive technologies into clear, culturally resonant narratives, enabling global audiences to meaningfully engage with emerging digital futures.

Partnered closely with founders, designers, and marketing leadership to distill strategic objectives into refined creative systems, strengthening brand experience across global retail and digital touchpoints.

Conceived and established hybrid-reality brand worlds, directing immersive campaign experiences through advanced AI-driven tools, including MidJourney, Veo, Flow, and ElevenLabs.





Selected Client Projects

     


Paris Reid
Refined brand identity for fine artist and 21k gold jewelry designer, elevating visual language and narrative clarity





Adrian Martin
co-led brand development for celebrity photographer and designer, shaping a cohesive creative and cultural strategy for upcoming apparel label.






Robin Wright
creative direction and brand development for celebrity actress and philantropist.



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Skills
Creative Direction
Brand Strategy
Art Direction
Visual Identity Systems
Narrative Development
Cultural & Consumer Insight
Luxury Market Positioning
Global Campaign Execution
Creative Production Oversight
AI-Integrated Creative


Press
The GQ Sustainable Menswear Starter Pack
– GQ


The Best Sustainable Swim Shorts: For Planet-Friendly Paddling
– GQ


Alright, Guys: Time to Level Up Your Swimwear Game
– Coveteur


The Only Three Types of Swimsuits That Matter, According to GQ Editors
– GQ


Best Beach Outfit
– Highsnobiety


The Shorts That Can Run, Swim, Walk, Work Out — and Help the Planet
– Esquire


28 Ways to Flex While You Sweat: Recycled Running Set
– GQ


Men’s Swimwear
– Forbes


The 13 Best New Men’s Items to Buy Right Now
– GQ


Ones to Watch: True Tribe
– Mr. M


True Tribe
– W Magazine


True Tribe Zapata Sports Shorts
– Vogue


True Tribe’s Luxury Swim Shorts Are Proudly Not Made in France
– Esquire


True Tribe Revisite les Classiques Vintage du Gentleman Sportif
– Monsieur Vintage


True Tribe: Premiers Maillots Éco-Responsables
– Edgar


Le Maillot de Bain Éco-Responsable
– L’Homme Tendance


Pour Gentleman Sportif
– Viedeluxe


I Costumi in Stile Saint-Tropez
– Grazia


True Tribe Stands Out at Pitti Uomo
– Fashion Network


Pitti Uomo 92
– Blogo


Merci Célèbre l’Été avec l’Exposition “La Plage”
– Vogue


Traceability Encourages Consumers to Be More Demanding: Blockchain Is Our Future
– Lampoon








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Artificial Intelligent Models
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Robin Wright
POUR LES FEMMES - Summer 2023 








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