Madden NYC
Allison has worked for Steve Madden since October 2023. She currently works on the labels Madden NYC for Walmart, Stevie by Stevie Madden for Dillards & Von Maur, and Dylan Ryan for Ross. She researches seasonal trends and colors, creates sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator, she creates tech packs for cut & sew knits, sweaters, and dresses in Excel, and works with a design team to create presentations for Walmart and Dillards buyers. This Madden NYC collection titled "Unapologetic" is for September 2025 at Walmart.
Fall 2023 Dresses & Jumpsuits
Allison was the Associate Dress & Jumpsuit Designer at New York & Company from August 2022 to October 2023. This collection of designs for Fall 2023 includes sweater dresses, wear to work dresses, and date night dresses and jumpsuits. Allison was responsible for flat front and back sketches, creating CADs filled with prints and colors, as well as corresponding tech packs for dress and jumpsuit styles.
Stevie by Steve Madden
Allison has worked for Steve Madden since October 2023. She currently works on the labels Madden NYC for Walmart, Stevie by Stevie Madden for Dillards & Von Maur, and Dylan Ryan for Ross. She researches seasonal trends and colors, creates sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator, she creates tech packs for cut & sew knits, sweaters, dresses, and woven tops in Excel, and works with a design team to create presentations for Walmart and Dillards buyers. These Stevie by Steve Madden collections titled "Untamed" and "Office Siren" are for Fall 2025.
Fall 2023 Lounge & Active
Allison designed lounge and activewear at New York & Company from February 2023 to October 2023. This collection of designs for Fall 2023 include lounge dresses and jumpsuits, activewear including leggings, as well as pajama and lounge sets. Allison was responsible for flat front and back sketches, creating CADs filled with prints and colors, as well as creating corresponding tech packs for lounge and active styles.
Spring 2023 Dress & Jumpsuit Designs
For this collection of dress and jumpsuit designs, Allison created an inspiration board of images from brands and designers including Veronica Beard, Madewell, Maje, Me + Em, Rebecca Taylor, Karen Millen, and Ted Baker. She additionally provided fabric, color, print, and pattern direction while using a variety of knit fabrics, textures, and treatments (and some of her original pattern designs). She created technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator for four dress and one jumpsuit style.
Fall 2022 Knit Top Designs
For this collection of knit top designs, Allison created an inspiration board of images from brands and designers including Alice & Olivia, Ted Baker, Veronica Beard, Reformation, and Rebecca Taylor. She pulled images that are trend forward and appropriate for a female identifying customer aging from 30-50 years old. She additionally provided fabric, color, print, and pattern direction while using a variety of knit fabrics, textures, and treatments (and some of her original pattern designs). She created technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator for two essential tees, two fashion tops, and two mixed media styles. Additionally, Allison designed and illustrated a collection of four head-to-toe looks of how her designs will be worn and styled.
Adrianna Papell
Allison worked as the Assistant Designer for Adrianna Papell Sportswear department from June 2019- August 2022. She conducted trend research to propose innovative designs. She was responsible for all flat illustrations and CADs which she created on Illustrator and Photoshop. Additionally, the CADs display her creation of sample numbers, style numbers, and buyer presentations including price and units.
Retro Tech
Allison was inspired by retro technology for this design. She took elements from records, cassette tapes, a CDs to design this jumpsuit, dress, and cardigan. Allison combined techniques of draping and pattern making for the jumpsuit design. She constructed the dress using a knitting machine.
Stained Glass Lily
Designed for the Apparel and Textile Design Pop-Up Fashion Show, this garment was inspired by the water lily and Westminster Abbey. Allison was inspired by the stained glass windows of Westminster Abbey and how they gave the building transparency and color. A water lily parallels Westminster Abbey by being the pop of color floating on transparent water. Her design includes vinyl to mimic these transparent qualities. In addition, Allison's design transforms from a short skirt to a long gown to embody the blooming of the flower.
Ivy Covered Halls
Designed for the 2018 MSU Branding Fashion Design Competition. This competition challenged students to be inspired by Michigan State University. Allison used the MSU Alma Mater, MSU Shadows, specifically the line "O'er ivy covered halls" for her source of inspiration. This garment was constructed out of paper and moss. Allison also hand constructed each flower out of paper and stamped the petals with the letters "MSU."
