21 minus

these photos are all from the museum of contemporary art "21 minus" event. it was hosted by the the museum's teen creative agency and inspired me to apply for the group. i am so excited to be a part of the tca for the 2013-2014 season and work with amazing young chicago artists.

graphic inspiration

at parsons i learned how to create inspiration boards through photoshop. this was one of my favorites for my homeless collection. 

the greenhouse

 (b/w 35 mm film photography by momo chapa)
while photographing the dress i made at parsons, we took some photos on my film camera. whenever i take film photos i never edit them. these photos have been left uncropped as well. so many digital photos are over edited and i like the raw quality that film has.

designer spotlight

it's been amazing working with shopmidnightmarauder.com. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to them for choosing me for their latest designer spotlight!

click the link below to view the full interview. 

http://shopmidnightmarauders.com/blogs/midnight-marauders/8307834-designer-spotlight-colleen-allen

shop now!

my designs for "revive" with midnight marauders is finally here. click the link below to shop the collection now!

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parsons summer 2013

the above photos are the final product of the construction aspect of my parsons project. i created both the dress and leather vest. (heels are alexander wang). photography by momo chapa. 

reflection of space

this photo was taken while exploring the moma ps1 gallery with my roomate elle in queens, ny. the gallery has a beautiful collection of contemporary art. i loved the rooms which displayed the video performances. you were able to fully feel the mood of the pieces when they were the only focus of space.