Charlie Allen (designer)

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Born
Charles Christopher Allen

August 1958 (age 6768)
OccupationDesigner
LabelCharlie Allen
Charlie Allen
Born
Charles Christopher Allen

August 1958 (age 6768)
EducationRoyal College of Art, Chelsea School of Art, Royal College of Art
OccupationDesigner
LabelCharlie Allen
Allen's signage at his flagship emporio in Islington, London.

Charles Christopher Allen (born August 1958)[1] is a British designer. He is a third-generation tailor.[2]

Allen was educated at Highbury Grove School and at the Chelsea School of Art, where he earned a diploma of art & design. At Chelsea, Allen specialised in painting and silk-screen printing.

In 1982, he graduated with a Master of Art in Menswear Design from the Royal College of Art since when he has been practising, in varying forms, as a tailor and designer.

Charlie's Upper Street sign.

Career

Allen was a winner of the International Linen Designer of the Year award and was Head of Menswear at the Royal College of Art (RCA) from 1994 to 1997.

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