A biography for Alice Temperleyhasn’t been written yet.
“I love trawling through markets and vintage shops, and I make super-quick decisions about buying clothes. I also have my usual haunts I go to when in specific cities.”
“A lot of self-importance goes on in the fashion industry. I'm not like that.”
“Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world and such an incredible breeding ground for designers. You can't help but find it an inspiring place.”
“I try to take care of myself, and I lead a healthy lifestyle.”
“Eclectic yet classic with a playful bohemian twist is how I'd describe my style.”
“It should be natural, and that's how I like women to look. I like them to feel comfortable and look organic.”
“I keep only a small edit in my wardrobe because I think it is important to keep things moving through, and I like to find out which pieces from my collections work and which could be reworked and improved.”
“Remember, its all about you and the dress. Nothing more, so keep the accessories very discreet.”
“I'm really excited about the future.”
“As far as accessories are concerned, I think it is always best to be as minimalist as possible.”
“I loved being in London. Always walking everywhere, always out and about and always at markets, walking around Brick Lane and Covent Garden and Soho.”
“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.”
“I like the things around me to be beautiful and slightly dreamy, with a feeling of worldliness.”
“When it comes to shoes, I always think Charlotte Olympia, of course! Her footwear is always feminine and sexy and also just right for every occasion.”
“I can live in a bubble, I like not to know anything about financials.”
“I love long power walks in the countryside.”
“I like the Hotel Costes, on rue Saint Honore, a boutique hotel near the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Tuileries. I love the dark, moody decor as well as the fantastic scented, candlelit pool in the basement.”
“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.”
“I'm a morning person, really alert.”
“Fashion moves so quickly that, unless you have a strong point of view, you can lose integrity.”