There are profiles written and meetings taken, emails exchanged and front-row chatter: Have you heard of…?
Since her low-key but much lauded debut last season, that designer is Colleen Allen.
But despite the powers that are now seemingly fanning her fire, Allen is taking things slow.
She returned to Fashion Week this year, once again showing her collection by appointment.
This understated presentation style suits her clothing.
This lineup was a carefully curated melange of both.
Allen utilizes bright colors with an idiosyncratic touch, prioritizing depth over saturation or color-blocking.
Allen has a curious but compelling way of describing her clothing, both esoteric and playfully familiar.
I became obsessed with the level of texture and density in that awkward phase.
