Today we’d like to introduce you to KL Allen.
KL, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I am a Celebrity Designer with a growing successful fashion label, Perfect Population By: KL Allen. With design’s highly sought out by Celebrity Wardrobe Stylists, Celebrities and Industry Insiders, the label has been featured on notable celebrities such as American Idol and Grammy Award Winning Singer Fantasia Barrino, Reality Star and Supermodel Cynthia Bailey from RHOA along with Kenya Moore as well as Grammy Award Winning Singer Mya Harrison, Gospel Award Winning Group Mary Mary, Que from Diddy’s Making The Band Day 26, Love & Hip Hop Stars Erica Dixon and Karlie Redd and Kari Wells from Bravo’s new hit series Married to Medicine along with being featured in countless Magazines along with being on National Television networks BET, VH1, MTV, BRAVO and OXYGEN. The brand has gone on to be showcased in New York Fashion Week while being accepted into London Fashion Week.
In 2007, I moved to Atlanta from my hometown Saint Petersburg, Florida to pursue my dream of starting a Successful Fashion line. on 11/11/2011, I did my first fashion show called PERFECTION- A Perfect Fashion Show at the Delta Heritage Museum in an Airplane hanger which became one of the most talked about Fashion Shows in Atlanta.
After that is when my career really propelled and I began getting celebrities clients while making my debut at New York Fashion Week the following year.
In 2013, I began pursuing the Filming Industry, successfully inked my first option deal for one of my reality show ideas with Emmy Award Winning Production Company The Idea Factory.
In 2015, I went on to have his first television pilot Perfectville as an Official Selection in the Paragon International Film & Screenwriting Festival in Hollywood, California.
Now, I am currently the Writer/Director/Producer of a Fashion Based Reality Series titled Fashionaires of Atlanta and have secured my own building to open my new store later this year called VIP Access Showroom & Boutique which will be located in Union City.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been a smooth road to get to where I am going. A part of starting a brand or a business requires resources that sometimes are not obtainable. With my Fashion Line and career in producing Indie film projects, I have had to use limited funding from my own pocket to fund my projects.
I don’t come from a well to do family or have any industry connections, so I have had to build my brand from the ground up.
The struggles are getting people to trust you in business, understand your vision and give you the opportunity to get into the industry. The industry is very cutthroat and often times, people don’t like to deal with newbies but I was able to push thru and really make a name for myself.
Please tell us about Perfect Population By KL Allen & P3k Productions.
I am the Owner of Perfect Population By KL Allen.
Perfect Population was created in 2011, creating a modern day line that infuses elements of 1950s style, present-day trends, and a futuristic aesthetic.
Perfect Population launched its first Ready To Wear Collection in Atlanta, Georgia on 11-11-11 at PERFECTION- A Perfect Fashion Show drawing local and national media.
Since its release, it has been featured on a national level reaching the national press such as Kontrol Magazine, Desirable Magazine, My Lifestyle Magazine, Media Take Out, Denim Magazine, The YBF Blog, Bossip, Rolling Out Magazine and many more worn by several celebrity clients.
Perfect Population strives to focus in on quality and style, creating wearable trends that are chic and fashion forward for the everyday man and woman.
Perfect Population specializes in Women’s sportswear, evening gowns, party dresses, men’s sportswear, casual wear and accessories which include sunglasses, handbags, and footwear.
OUR SLOGAN
“The key to a lifestyle of perfect fashion. Where fashion is perfection.”
OUR INSPIRATION
Our inspiration takes the classic style and class of this decade and infuses it with modern day style as well as futuristic elements creating a brand that will live on for ages.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
My favorite memory is my mother teaching me how to draw. That fueled my passion for art and without it, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.PerfectPopulation.com and www.p3kproductions.com
- Email: Info@perfectpopulation.com and info@p3kproductions.com
- Instagram: @klxtraordinaire and @perfectpopulation
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/klxtraordinaire
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/perfectpopular
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