Alice Temperley British fashion designer Date of Birth: 22.06.1975 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Alice Temperley
2. Success and Recognition
3. Global Reach
4. Awards and Celebrity Clients
5. Personal Life

Biography of Alice Temperley

Alice Temperley is a British fashion designer and the founder of the fashion label 'Temperley London'. She grew up in Somerset on her parents' farm. After moving to London, Temperley first attended the Royal College of Art, and then the renowned Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. It was during this time that she, along with her boyfriend Lars von Bennigsen, established the label 'Temperley London'.

Success and Recognition

Temperley is most well-known for her careful selection of fabrics and meticulous hand finishing in her creations. Her designs have received warm reception from both customers and critics alike. American Vogue has named Temperley as one of the most important figures in the British fashion scene. 'Temperley London' releases four collections each year, including autumn-winter, cruise, spring-summer, and pre-fall. These collections encompass a range of products, from expensive exclusive dresses (under the 'Black Label' series) to ready-to-wear garments, beachwear, accessories, and even wedding dresses.

Global Reach

Currently, under Temperley's leadership, there are four boutiques located in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai. Additionally, her designs are sold in major retail stores worldwide. The 'Temperley London' brand is available in 300 stores across 37 countries. The headquarters of Temperley's fashion empire is located in Notting Hill, London. Notting Hill was also where she held her first fashion show in 2003. Since then, she has regularly showcased her collections in New York.

Awards and Celebrity Clients

Temperley has received several awards for her contributions to the fashion industry. In 2004, she was named 'Best Young Designer of the Year' by Elle magazine, and in 2006, she was recognized as one of the '35 Best Businesswomen in Britain'.

Many celebrities are fans of 'Temperley London' and have been spotted wearing her designs. Some notable clients include Catherine Middleton, Halle Berry, Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Eva Mendes, Clare Danes, Sienna Miller, Lindsey Lohan, Demi Moore, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Kate Bosworth, Keira Knightley, Naomi Campbell, Nicole Richie, Reese Witherspoon, Rosario Dawson, and Scarlett Johansson.

In 2011, Alice Temperley was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the British fashion industry. In spring 2010, the 'Temperley London' company launched a subsidiary project called 'Alice by Temperley', targeting younger and less affluent customers.

Personal Life

Temperley met her future husband, Lars von Bennigsen, in 1998. They got married in 2002, and their wedding ceremony was styled after the 1920s, garnering significant media attention from British Vogue.

In September 2008, just five days after her latest fashion show, Temperley gave birth to her first child, a son named Fox London Temperley von Bennigsen Mackiewicz.