KL ALLEN
HEAD DESIGNER
A Bit About Me
KL Allen is an innovative and resilient fashion designer known for creating Perfect Population by KL Allen—a luxury, culturally-inclusive brand that brings haute couture into modern fashion. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, KL’s journey is a testament to perseverance, artistry, and self-made success. Launching his career in 2007 with a vision and drive to make a mark in the fashion world, KL built his brand from the ground up with no handouts, sponsorships, or loans.
With Perfect Population by KL Allen, KL has showcased his work on high-profile platforms, including New York Fashion Week and major magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire. His designs have attracted international attention for blending luxury aesthetics with bold, futuristic elements that highlight cultural identity. This dedication to quality and authenticity has led to prestigious collaborations, such as his work with SHEIN X and the luxury label Monse.
KL’s journey also highlights the transformative power of overcoming adversity. Despite challenges with mental health—battling PTSD, depression, and anxiety—he has continued to thrive, using fashion as a medium to express his resilience and inspire others. Perfect Population has grown into an international brand with a distinct voice, and KL’s ongoing goal is to establish it as a leading Black-owned haute couture house.
Through his brand, KL Allen redefines fashion by merging art, empowerment, and identity, proving that self-made success is achievable with vision, hard work, and unrelenting passion.
Work Experience
June 2007 - November 2011
November 2006 - Present
December 2021 - Present
Dyme Empire Brand
• Position: Fashion Designer, Founder
• Overview: KL Allen launched his first fashion label, Dyme Empire Brand, where he began shaping his vision as a designer and laying the foundation for his future in high fashion.
Perfect Population By KL Allen
• Position: Fashion Designer, Founder
• Overview: Perfect Population by KL Allen is KL’s luxury, inclusive brand focused on haute couture. Over the years, it has become an international fashion house, celebrated for its bold and innovative designs. This brand has been showcased on premier platforms like New York Fashion Week and featured in notable publications such as Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.
SHEIN
• Position: Designer
• Overview: KL Allen joined SHEIN as a designer, collaborating to bring his unique perspective and aesthetic to a global audience. This partnership has allowed him to expand his reach and diversify his portfolio within a rapidly growing platform.