For Fall 2011, designer Alice Temperley turned out models in cocktail and evening frocks and suits in a chic black, white, and red palette, often finalized with swiss-dot tights and long leather evening gloves. Sheer lace detailing and Art Deco prints rendered ensembles even more swoon-worthy, while polished beauty looks provided the perfect after-hours finish. To see all the black tie optional looks, watch our complete runway coverage now!
>> Kate Middleton has reportedly chosen a wedding dress designer, and although London couturier Bruce Oldfield's name keeps coming up, it sounds like another British designer could be a possibility. On Friday, Middleton was spotted on a shopping trip to Bicester Village, the designer outlet center in Oxfordshire, with her mother and sister. Apparently the Middletons are regulars at the outlet, but Temperley London — whose designer Alice Temperley did Milla Jovovich's wedding dress, for example — was one of the stores they visited, and it could be the right choice if Middleton wants to be budget-conscious, which, based on her past decisions, seems to be of utmost importance to her. [WWD]
>> In celebration of its fifth year collaborating with designers, Target will re-release 34 dresses from 17 past Go International participants — to hit most Target stores and online at Target.com on March 13, 2011.
The Go International Designer Collective line, as its being called, will feature signature dresses from the past Target lines of Luella Bartley, Tara Jarmon, Paul & Joe, Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, Libertine, Alice Temperley, Erin Fetherston, Jovovich-Hawk, Rogan, Richard Chai, Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon, Tracy Feith, Rodarte, Zac Posen, and Tucker. Only Patrick Robinson of Gap declined the opportunity to work with Target again, saying he had other commitments. Images of the collection, which will be in stores through April 10, 2011, are expected to be available in February.
Alice Temperley is that cool chick who looks great in whatever she throws together, speaks with a simultaneous air of humility and street-smarts, and, oh yeah, designs insanely covetable clothes for fabulous girls everywhere. Yesterday, she presented both her main line, Temperley London, and her lower-priced diffusion line, Alice by Temperley, at Milk Studios NYC. Instead of the usual model suspects, however, she chose to showcase her collections with mannequins propped on shards of broken glass. We had a chance to chat with the British designer before the presentation, and she shared with us her top five Fall essentials. Hint: she's wearing a few of them in this photo, snapped at the presentation.
Alice Temperley's newly launched little sister line, Alice, has become the go-to label for fans of the British designer who are looking for more affordable, edgier looks. As some of those girls, we're happy to report that Alice by Alice Temperley launched an online shop yesterday, selling the fall 2010 collection (before it hits stores) of rock-inspired leather separates and one must-buy Aztec printed cardigan. To celebrate the launch, Vogue.com UK is giving one reader the chance to win a wardrobe worth more than $2,000 and anyone who shops at the online store 20 percent off a single purchase with a special discount code.
With London Fashion Week wrapping up, we caught up with British designer Alice Temperley whose collection was inspired by the work of Norman Parkinson - an iconic British photographer who broke the boundaries of fashion photography. The newest Temperley collection is fresh with symbols that celebrate British fashion from the Queen's jewels to the Union Jack.
We're absolutely smitten with Alice Temperley's diffusion line, Alice by Temperley. The cheap(er) line, ranging from $130 to $820, just released today at select stores, Temperley London boutiques, and exclusively online at Net-A-Porter — they always get the good stuff. Our favorite pieces include a pair of tiger print shorts, a sweet silk dress, and a jersey parka.
Check out all of our favorite Alice by Temperley pieces when you read more
Leave it to one of our favorite online shops, Net-A-Porter.com, to snatch up fashion A-listers to dish on what they're asking Santa for Christmas. We've always wondered, right? Not only that they're also giving away free tips on holiday travel and noteworthy seasonal essentials. Peep this: Dita Von Teese likes reinvented LBDs with bold statement jewelry. I'm right with you on that one Dita! Click through the slideshow to see what Chanel Iman, Jade Jagger, Alice Temperley, and more are saying this holiday season.
>> INSIDER WIRE —Talk about good timing. Just five days after showing her Spring 2009 Temperley collection in London, Alice Temperley gave birth to her first child, Fox London Temperley von Bennigsen Mackiewicz, on Saturday. Mother and baby boy are said to be doing fine. [