Lou is the Creative Director and Founder of Lou Allen.

British born, she takes inspiration from her British roots and a New York based, global lifestyle.

Lou relocated to New York after graduating from the Royal College of Art in London. As one of the most sought after designers in luxury fashion, Lou has spent a successful career working for houses such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Philip Lim and Sies Marjan.

Throughout this time Lou travelled the world, working in knitwear design, textile design and fabric sourcing, working with designers, technicians, local artisans and craftsman, always searching for new inspirations and techniques to bring back to the relevant design house.

Creative curiosity lead her to explore new disciplines, landing in the world of goldsmithing. Lou became fascinated with the medium, working in three dimensional sculptural forms, inspired by modern art and architecture. She worked with master craftsmen and gem specialists, learning traditional techniques to perfect a signature style.

Now the British-born designer brings her renowned design sensibility to fine jewelry with the launch of Lou Allen, creating luxe jewelry pieces for women with a bold, independent sense of style, who appreciate the integrity of good design and quality craftsmanship.