Temperley London
United Kingdom
Temperley London is a British womenswear label founded in 2000 by designer Alice Temperley, known for eveningwear, occasionwear and bridal. The brand's website states that she was Founder and Creative Director from 2000 until 8 July 2026, so its current creative leadership should be checked.
| Founded | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Alice Temperley and Lars von Bennigsen |
| Headquarters | Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom |
| Flagship | Sloane Street, London |
| Segment | Luxury and designer houses |
| Website | temperleylondon.com |
What is Temperley London?
Temperley London is a British womenswear label launched in 2000 by Alice Temperley MBE, a Royal College of Art graduate, with her then boyfriend Lars von Bennigsen. It is known for eveningwear, occasionwear, bridal and detailed embellishment.
History
The first fashion show took place in Notting Hill, London, in 2003. According to Wikipedia, the label showed in New York from 2005 to 2011, with one London exception in 2009. Vogue credited the brand with making major waves in British fashion in 2006, and Temperley Bridal launched in 2006 (Wikipedia gives 2007). A diffusion line, ALICE by Temperley, launched in 2010 and was later closed to focus on a single brand, and in 2012 the brand launched Somerset by Alice Temperley with John Lewis. Alice Temperley received an MBE in 2011 for services to the fashion industry.
The brand's website states that she was Founder and Creative Director from 2000 until 8 July 2026. The sources reviewed do not explain this change, so ownership and creative leadership after that date are not stated here.
Business model and distribution
The website lists a flagship on Sloane Street in London, with headquarters, a second store, a bridal boutique and design atelier at Phoenix Studios in Ilminster, Somerset. Ready-to-wear operations are described as running from London and Dubai, and the footer lists stores in Chelsea, at Liberty in London and in Dubai.
Wikipedia, citing a 2012 source, reports that the brand was sold in around 300 stores across 37 countries and that the former diffusion line was carried by Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Harrods, Neiman Marcus, Isetan and Net-A-Porter. That article describes the company as privately owned and run by Alice Temperley, although its latest information is dated and may no longer apply.
Why it matters
Temperley London is one of the longer established independent British womenswear labels and a prominent name in occasion and bridal wear. Its recent leadership change is the main item to monitor.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Temperley London?
Alice Temperley founded Temperley London in 2000 with her then boyfriend Lars von Bennigsen. The brand's website states that she was Founder and Creative Director until 8 July 2026.
Where is Temperley London from?
Temperley London is a British brand. Its headquarters and a second store are in Ilminster, Somerset, and its flagship is on Sloane Street in London.