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I'm Desirae Allen, a multidisciplinary fashion professional who blends design, illustration, and merchandising with hands-on production and teaching. I enjoy weaving creative vision with practical execution, mentoring students, and collaborating with teams to bring ideas from concept to reality. Over the years I've contributed to runway shows, theatre productions, and fashion campaigns, coordinating costume construction, alterations, pattern making, and wardrobe management while mentoring students and aspiring designers. I thrive in dynamic environments—from studios to classrooms—where creativity meets industry practice and emphasis on craft shines through.…I'm Desirae Allen, a multidisciplinary fashion professional who blends design, illustration, and merchandising with hands-on production and teaching. I enjoy weaving creative vision with practical execution, mentoring students, and collaborating with teams to bring ideas from concept to reality. Over the years I've contributed to runway shows, theatre productions, and fashion campaigns, coordinating costume construction, alterations, pattern making, and wardrobe management while mentoring students and aspiring designers. I thrive in dynamic environments—from studios to classrooms—where creativity meets industry practice and emphasis on craft shines through.

Desirae Allen

Costume Designer, Wardrobe, Illustrator, +5

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I'm Desirae Allen, a multidisciplinary fashion professional who blends design, illustration, and merchandising with hands-on production and teaching. I enjoy weaving creative vision with practical execution, mentoring students, and collaborating with teams to bring ideas from concept to reality. Over the years I've contributed to runway shows, theatre productions, and fashion campaigns, coordinating costume construction, alterations, pattern making, and wardrobe management while mentoring students and aspiring designers. I thrive in dynamic environments—from studios to classrooms—where creativity meets industry practice and emphasis on craft shines through.…I'm Desirae Allen, a multidisciplinary fashion professional who blends design, illustration, and merchandising with hands-on production and teaching. I enjoy weaving creative vision with practical execution, mentoring students, and collaborating with teams to bring ideas from concept to reality. Over the years I've contributed to runway shows, theatre productions, and fashion campaigns, coordinating costume construction, alterations, pattern making, and wardrobe management while mentoring students and aspiring designers. I thrive in dynamic environments—from studios to classrooms—where creativity meets industry practice and emphasis on craft shines through.

Available to hire

I’m Desirae Allen, a multidisciplinary fashion professional who blends design, illustration, and merchandising with hands-on production and teaching. I enjoy weaving creative vision with practical execution, mentoring students, and collaborating with teams to bring ideas from concept to reality.

Over the years I’ve contributed to runway shows, theatre productions, and fashion campaigns, coordinating costume construction, alterations, pattern making, and wardrobe management while mentoring students and aspiring designers. I thrive in dynamic environments—from studios to classrooms—where creativity meets industry practice and emphasis on craft shines through.

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Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion Design Professor at Istituto Marangoni

January 1, 2021 - November 18, 2025

Curriculum and academic project development within the ASP Program; responsible for providing high quality instruction to students for portfolio design, fashion illustration, fashion styling, marketing and cycle, fashion trends and textiles.

On-site Seamstress / Clothing Line Launch Party at Iggy Pop x Sailor Jerry Clothing Line Launch Party

January 1, 2014 - November 18, 2025

On-site seamstress for launch party; alterations and pre/post-show costume adjustments.

Freelance Fashion Designer / Costume Design at Independent / Miami

January 1, 2008 - November 18, 2025

Offering design services, alterations, pattern making, tailoring; wardrobe prep for fashion shows; color and fabric sourcing; staff for fashion week.

Dress Designer at Oscar De La Renta / Rich's & Lazarus / Atlanta Apparel Market

December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Dress designer for fashion week and retail market; contributed to concept boards, lab dips, sketches; assisted costuming teams.

Wholesale Sales Assistant at DVF Studio

December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Support for UK/Ireland market; liaising between clients and DVF office; updating line sheets, pricing, order logistics, and coordinating shipments.

Assistant / Colorist Support at Atlanta-based Rap Artists (T.I., Young Bloodz, Big Gee, etc.)

December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Created seasonal color books, lab dips, sketches; assisted colorists; sourcing fabrics/trims; sample tracking and reconciliation.

Fashion Design & Production Assistant at Calvin Klein / Warnaco; Liz Claiborne

December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Created seasonal color boards, swatches, assisted colorists; produced fabric swatches; aided with color management and lab dips.

On-site Seamstress (Freelance) – Apparel Line at Iggy Pop / Sailor Jerry Clothing Line

January 1, 2014 - November 18, 2025

On-site seamstress for launch party; fittings and alterations.

Professor, Fashion Merchandising at Miami Dade College

January 1, 2021 - Present

Responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students in fashion merchandising and retail; designing lessons; mentoring students; developing portfolio-based coursework; coordinating industry-connected projects and assessments.

Costume Construction / Seamstress / Dresser at Miami New Drama

January 1, 2021 - Present

Costume construction, on-site seamstress work for productions, including A Wonderful World, Elian, The Cuban Vote; tailoring, alterations, dressing, and wardrobe support for performances.

On-site Seamstress (Launch Party) at Iggy Pop x Sailor Jerry Clothing Line

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

On-site seamstress for the clothing line launch party in Miami; fittings, alterations, and final adjustments for event garments.

Production Assistant – Fashion Design/Production at DKNY Jeans, Calvin Klein / Warnaco, Liz Claiborne

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Assisted designers with tech packs; created seasonal color books; assisted colorists; maintained vendor logs; created sample silos; assisted with lab dips, hand-sketching, concept boards, and show prep.

Wholesale Sales Assistant at DVF Studio (Diane Von Furstenberg)

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Supported UK/Ireland sales; liaised with clients/buyers; updated line sheets; pricing and logistics for purchase orders; supported Europe sales team.

Dresser / Showroom Support at Atlanta Apparel Market Fashion Week

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Dresser for fashion week shows; concept boards, lab dips, and on-site wardrobe support for event productions.