Resident Artists

Lara Bly-Allaik

Since graduating from the American Intercontinental University in London in 1995 and gaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both fashion design and marketing, Lara Bly Allaik has worked as a fashion designer and illustrator in several cities around the world. Living in cities such as London, Beirut, New York and Los Angeles exposed her to different cultures and lifestyles. This helped to mold her artistic skills and allowed her to create her own unique international perspective in fashion.

Since returning to the United States and settling in the Lehigh Valley, Lara has been working freelance and also does one-of-a-kind, made-to-order gowns. She has had several highly successful exhibitions of fashion illustrations and handmade eveningwear. She is also working on a new wholesale collection that will be sold in New York, Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley.

Artist Statement

To me, fashion and art are always intermixed. They are constantly merging and complementing one another. Because of this, I consider myself both a fashion designer and artist. My true passion is not only to design beautiful clothing, but to show my total vision through distinctive illustration.

When I work, my sole purpose is to create modern, feminine clothes for women who want to look unique and not blend in to the monotony of mainstream clothing. My clothing always maintains its individually with whimsical, colorful silhouettes. I pride myself on vivacious color combinations while using a spectrum of inspirational palettes.

Most importantly, I want a woman to feel beautiful and sexy the moment she slips into one of my creations, never wanting to take it off.