Alexander Allen (stylist)

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Alexander Allen
Nationality American
Occupation Fashion stylist

Alexander Allen is a New York-based fashion stylist.

Background

Alexander Allen grew up in Brooklyn, NY. [1] He worked in the public relations department at DKNY before starting his own company, Transformers, in 2001. [2]

Allen was called one of Tinseltown's most influential stylists in the USA Today article, "Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Fashion Secrets. Meet The Power Stylists."[ citation needed ]

Style critic Robert Verdi praised Alexander's work, confirming that Alexander "invented Eve." [3] He has dressed celebrities including Beyoncé, [4] Pink, [4] Toni Braxton, [5] Eve, [5] Laura Linney [5] and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. [6] Alexander was featured in Ebony magazine's March 2008 issue as "Fashion Heavyweight Champion." [7]

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References

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