Charlie Allen (designer)

Charles Christopher Allen is a British designer. He is a third-generation tailor.

Education

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.

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 from 1994 to 1997.