Charlie Allen (designer)

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

Charlie Allen
Born	Charles Christopher Allen August 1958 (age 66–67)
Nationality	British
Education	Royal College of Art, Chelsea School of Art, Royal College of Art
Occupation	Designer
Label	Charlie Allen

Allen's signage at his flagship emporio in Islington, London.

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.

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.