Alice Temperley
Alice Temperley
Alice Temperley MBEis a British fashion designer based in London. Her fashion label, Temperley London was launched in 2000...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionFashion Designer
Date of Birth22 July 1975
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I don't think many people would think I'm a designer. I behave in a different way. I'd get knocked down and cut to pieces if I went home and flounced about; this industry is known for the flounciness, but I've got my feet on the ground.
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I was always in trouble at school for what I was wearing; I was never made a prefect because of the way I used to dress - I ripped my tights, my skirts were too short, all sorts of things.
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It's a real luxury to have a studio all to myself, somewhere to start mood boards for the next collection.
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With celebrity being our new religion, it's increasingly difficult to start up on your own. Talented young designers are more likely to either go and work for celebrity brands or huge fashion houses than ever before.