title: Charlie Allen (designer)
text: # Charlie Allen (designer)
  
  Charles Christopher Allen (born August 1958) is a British designer. He is a third-generation tailor.
  
  ## Education
  
  Allen was educated at Highbury Grove School (under Rhodes Boyson) and at the Chelsea School of Art where he earned a diploma of art & design. At Chelsea School of Art, 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 (RCA) from 1994 to 1997.
  
  