CIARA ALLEN

Ciara Allen Designs is an independent Irish brand with a vibrant flair and a focus on ‘Slow” fashion. Ciara’s designs can be recognised from her use of vibrant colours and street wear influences. Taking inspiration from her environment she likes to draw on her own experiences and emotions to make authentic connections to what she creates. Her practice focuses on core themes such as escapism, exploration and freedom; a whimsical world with a sense of cool and a colourful escape from the drab everyday. Her work consists of bright bold fashion for people who want to push the boundaries and stand out from the crowd. Using her design process she creates her own unique prints and silhouettes culminating in contemporary and confident key pieces. Focusing on inclusivity Ciara Allen Designs are a unisex label which want to champion the idea that fashion is for everyone irrespective of age, gender, size etc. Another key aspect to her work is ‘Slow Fashion’. Ciara hand makes every garment and accessory in her collections in Dublin. Being a conscious creator of slow Irish made fashion is very important to her therefore all fabric and scraps are utilised in some form during the creative process be it garments or accessories. All pieces are made to order ensuring there is no left over stock.