story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Ned & Aya Rosen
Alice Temperley seems to be a woman of many worlds. She creates clothing that evokes myriad eras and multiple geographies. What really makes her multifaceted garments exceptionally interesting is that there is no attempt to blend the diverse elements she uses into a congruent whole. Rather Mrs. Temperley takes design details and combines them in a way where one is aware of the contrasts, but they work together so as not to seem forced and ungainly. She doesn’t tone things down to get them to function as both compliment and contradiction. The clothes from her Spring 2011 collection exhibited both a classic elegance and the stamps of modern life. Frills, ruffles, and lace met chains, bolts and leather. Urban and rural, romantic and punk, all at once. It is the spirit of Ms. Temperley’s clothes that is the glue that binds the distinct elements together. Continue reading “Temperley London & Alice – Spring 2011”