William Tempest
How William Tempest Turned Industry Buzz Into a Sustainable Bespoke Business
The British designer doesn't show at fashion week or produce six collections a year, and he's OK with that.
New York Fashion Week: The Ten Best Collections
New York Fashion Week is officially over. Soon, we will be sharing with you the very best from London, but for now it is time for a recap. After much deliberation, we present our ten favorite New York collections. Enjoy!
William Tempest’s Siren Song Works Its Spell
If you don’t know William Tempest, you soon will. He’s a baby-faced 24-year-old Englishman with an amazing pedigree (stints at Giles Deacon and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac) who already counts Emma Watson, Kate Moss, and Victoria Beckham as fans. After his first collection debuted three seasons ago, he was compared to a young McQueen. This is his first season showing in New York. I asked him what he found different about showing in New York vs. London and he told me, “The energy’s just really different. I was excited to do a presentation here so that I could actually meet editors and buyers in person.” He’ll also be showing in Milan this season. His clothes are clearly ready for their international close-up.
Is the New: Disney & Royalty
Kensington Palace is about to become the new Haunted House, except its ghosts get to wear Vivienne Westwood. One of Britain's independent charities, H