Since 2018, Ashton Warner has embarked upon creating a brand that produces high quality garments designed to be worn from season to season.
ARW, founded by Ashton, focuses on the art of a well constructed garment, while maintaining a simplistic silhouette to flatter any and all body types. From concept to product, her designs are all made in Buffalo, NY at her home studio.
Before ARW was established, Ashton studied apparel design at Buffalo State University. With dreams of becoming involved in the apparel industry, she embarked on a journey to New York City. After being engulfed in such a fast-paced environment, Ashton soon realized that Buffalo would be a more fitting location that she could thrive in.
Being a designer in Buffalo, Ashton found that it would be beneficial to take initiative in ensuring that her designs have a platform to be showcased. This led Ashton and two of her peers at Buffalo State to found AVA Collective. Established in 2018, AVA Collective hosts pop-up events for designers to share their work and create an environment for local creatives to meet.
Ashton focuses on producing two ready-to-wear collections per year for ARW, Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. Inspiration for these collections is derived from Ashton’s ability to analyze her surroundings and notice what silhouettes and fabrics stand out to her.
Ashton’s next collection will be showcased at the inaugural fig fashion show [fig – fashion’s initial garment], at Seneca One Tower on Saturday, September 30th. Her garments will be featured along with 8 other designers for an evening of fearless fashion. Tickets to the show go on sale August 1, 2023.
Other designers showcased at the fig fashion show include:
Dame Powell – Dame Luxury Leather Goods
Richie Hunter – Richi Hunter Customs
Ali Eagen – Made by Anatomy
Anna Dusza
Austin Guyett – BAG
Alex Esmonde – Swym
Ashton Warner – ARW
Julia Scott Papiernik – Scott Free