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Alice Temperley

Friday November 11th, 2011

Alice Temperley on How She Got Pippa Middleton to Come to Her Show
Parties

Alice Temperley on How She Got Pippa Middleton to Come to Her Show

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On Wednesday night, I set foot in one of the most jealousy-inducing Manhattan lofts ever for an intimate soirée to celebrate the launch of Alice Temperley’s book True British: Alice Temperley (Rizzoli New York, 2011) and the 10 year anniversary of her label, Temperley London. Alice and friends/well-wishers like Padma Lakshmi, Derek Blasberg and Hamish Bowles were in attendance.

While a video of a hand flipping the pages of Alice’s book was projected onto a screen, we got a chance to chat with the designer about new projects and Pippa Middleton, who, as you might remember, attended only one show during London Fashion Week and that was Temperley. Even though we knew Pippa was a fan of the brand, we figured getting her to attend only your show must have taken some sort of PR magic. In fact, it was the easiest thing in the world.

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Wednesday September 21st, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Anna Wintour Made Hamish Bowles Try Out for X-Factor, Alice Temperley Thinks London Fashion Week Is Better Than New York’s, and a List of Movie Designers that Should Exist in Real Life
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Anna Wintour Made Hamish Bowles Try Out for X-Factor, Alice Temperley Thinks London Fashion Week Is Better Than New York’s, and a List of Movie Designers that Should Exist in Real Life

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Alice Temperley Wants A Longer LFW: The Pippa fave feels London Fashion Week–which, at five days, is the shortest of the major four–should be extended. Says Ms. Temperley, “London’s better than New York Fashion Week now.” Alright, now tell us how you really feel! {Telegraph}

McCartney’s Collab for NYC Ballet: Stella McCartney has designed the costumes for a new ballet opening Thursday with a score penned by her dear old dad Paul. The designer feels collaborating with your father is “emotional” for anybody, but that “on another side, I know and understand I am working with Paul McCartney.” {WWD}

Fashion and Fantasy Mix in New Shopping Technology: “Augmented Realities” are growing in popularity on online shopping sites, where the obvious lack of trying-before-buying has always been a major problem. New and improved AR apps generally involve live feeds and 3-D imagery, allowing users to “try on” clothes, makeup, glasses… and grow horns?? {NY Times}

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Monday June 27th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Beyonce Spoils Solange, Gaga’s Getting Sued, and the Thriller Jacket’s Been Sold
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Beyonce Spoils Solange, Gaga’s Getting Sued, and the Thriller Jacket’s Been Sold

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Beyonce gifts Solange with 25 pairs of shoes: The singer, who’s been known for spending millions on her loved ones, splurged at Saks and Bergdorf’s on Thursday, and bought her sis a pair of shoes for every year she’s been alive. Can we join this family? {NY Post}

Lady Gaga sued over wristbands: An attorney with Michigan-based 1-800-LAW-FIRM is suing Ms. Germanotta on pretenses that she profited from the “We Pray for Japan” wristbands sold on her website, of which proceeds supposedly all went to tsunami and earthquake relief efforts. Say it ain’t so, Gaga! {Showbiz Spy}

Heidi Klum is releasing a new QVC jewelry line; we’re hoping she doesn’t get sued this time: The supermodel plans for much more, well, original inspiration for her second collection. QVC and Heidi’s lawyers aren’t alone in crossing their fingers that she’ll avoid a lawsuit this time around. {Styleite}

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Wednesday October 27th, 2010

Target’s Reissuing 34 GO International Dresses, Here Are Nine We Hope They Include

Target’s Reissuing 34 GO International Dresses, Here Are Nine We Hope They Include

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If you didn’t get your hands on one of the lust-worthy pieces from one of Target‘s blink-and-you-missed-it designer collaborations over the years, you might get a second chance. In celebration of Five Years of GO International®, Target is following in the footsteps of Betsey Johnson and Anna Sui by reissuing 34 dresses from the following 17 previously featured designers:

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.

The collective will be available March 13, 2011 through April 10, 2011 at most Target stores and online at Target.com. We think this is an awesome idea, and great news for people who missed out the first time around. Click through from some of our favorite dresses from the past five years. We hope Target agrees with us!

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Published at 6:39 PM

Friday July 23rd, 2010

Racked Dealfeed: Temperley, Timo Weiland & More
Sales

Racked Dealfeed: Temperley, Timo Weiland & More

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Loft
Deal: Enter code SAVINGS20 at checkout to save $20 off any order over $75
When: Ends August 5, 2010

Perry Ellis
Deal: Enter code PEFINAL40 at checkout to save 40% off your entire online order
When: Ends July 23, 2010

Timo Weiland
Deal: Up to 75% off trench coats, knitwear, tailored pants, tuxedo-collar knit jackets, and other items from the debut collection
When/Where: Friday, July 23 through Monday, July 26. Daily noon—8pm. Blessing, 181 Orchard St between Houston and Stanton Sts (212-378-8005), New York

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Friday July 2nd, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: RCA Honors McDowell and Temperley, The U.K. Doesn’t Take Kindly To Stupid, And Proenza Schouler Makes Ill-Timed “Oil Slick” Jewelry
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: RCA Honors McDowell and Temperley, The U.K. Doesn’t Take Kindly To Stupid, And Proenza Schouler Makes Ill-Timed “Oil Slick” Jewelry

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Model Behavior: Modelinia polls some of their favorite models about their plans for this holiday weekend… and many of them aren’t as glamorous as you might think. {Modelinia}

A Slick New Look: Proenza Schouler drops its latest web-exclusives– an “oil slick” necklace and bracelet. Too bad it reminds us of the state of the Gulf….Poor timing? {Proenza Schouler}

Stupid Is As Stupid Does: Diesel’s “Be Stupid” ads got a lot of attention when they debuted in the U.S. back in March, but it seems the U.K. is not a fan. The campaign has been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for indecency and for fear they could “be seen by children and might encourage bad behavior.” Ok, U.K., you hold on to your “Keep Calm And Carry On”; we’ll keep our “Be Stupid.” {The Huffington Post}

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Friday February 19th, 2010

London’s Party Scene
People & Parties

London’s Party Scene

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London’s creative energy doesn’t just fuel great shows, but killer parties, too. Between the Central St. Martins kids and the laid back designers, this city throws some of the craziest fashion parties. What’s on the calendar so far? Alexa Chung‘s hosting a bash for Emma Hill and Mulberry. Thanks to both women the company has Read more →

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Wednesday December 9th, 2009

Shopping

We’ll Make a Brighter Day, Just You and Me

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In case you didn’t know, tomorrow is Human Rights Day which we’re guessing is kinda like Christmas at the Jolie-Pitt chateau. It also happens to be very important to Alice Temperley. She collaborated with Amnesty International to make this candle that smells pretty amazing–a mix of blackcurrant, rose, jasmine, patchouli and vanilla. It also bears Read more →

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Monday August 10th, 2009

People We Like

Time to Redesign

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While we’ve spent a bit of time over the past couple of weeks discussing some of our seemingly stagnant print titles and how we wish they would take some time to revamp, we’re happy to hear that websites aren’t all standing still. This morning we read that our beloved Target is going to undertake what Read more →

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Tuesday February 17th, 2009

Fall 2009 New York

Alice on Temperley

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Alice Temperley’s been all over the place. This time last year she had a bash of a runway show in the big tent; last season, a more intimate show in London and today a presentation and the above video present her Fall 09 collection. Temperley according to Alice: The mood — “Everything needed to be Read more →

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Monday September 22nd, 2008

Fashion Week

An Open Letter to Alber Elbaz

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Bonjour Monsieur, We’re two weeks deep into Fashion Month, and we know you’re incredibly busy with your own upcoming show, so we want to make sure you’re paying as close attention as us to what’s been happening on the runway. It seems as though your stunning Spring 08 collection stunned more people than just us, Read more →

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Published at 11:17 AM

Thursday February 7th, 2008