Andrea Pitter

Pitter was raised in Crown Heights neighbourhood of Brooklyn by Jamaican immigrant parents.^[1] She studied at the High School of Fashion Industries and a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology.^[1]

Pitter launched Pantora Bridal in 2009.^[1] As a bridal designer she is known for inclusive design that focuses on Black women and those traditionally excluded from the wedding industry.^[2][3][4] In 2021 she joined the wedding planning company The Knot as a mentor for wedding professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.^[5]

Pitter won the second season of Making the Cut.^[6][2] The win included a three-year lease of a storefront at the ROW DTLA.^[7] She used the appearance on the show to expand a ready-to-wear line of Pantora.^[7][2]