Lily Templeton
Watches, Jewelry and Fashion Editor, WWD
Lily Templeton is Watches, Jewelry and Fashion Editor at WWD, working from Paris and New York. She covers fine jewellery, watchmaking and fashion, and has a background as a fashion critic and runway reviewer.
| Role | Watches, Jewelry and Fashion Editor |
|---|---|
| Outlet | WWD |
| Based in | Paris and New York |
| Beat | Watches, jewellery, fashion |
| Previously | Nowfashion, Le Temps, 1nstant.fr |
Who is Lily Templeton?
Lily Templeton is a fashion journalist and Watches, Jewelry and Fashion Editor at WWD (Women's Wear Daily). She works across Paris and New York and reports on the watch, fine jewellery and fashion businesses.
Career
Templeton trained as an engineer, earning a master's degree in engineering, computer science and information systems in 2006, before turning to fashion writing. Her career includes:
- 2012 to 2015: runway reviews for Nowfashion in France
- Trend analysis commissioned by the Swiss daily Le Temps
- Editor at large at 1nstant.fr
- Interviews and profiles for L'Officiel Hommes, Antidote and ODDA
She has taught fashion writing and communication strategy in Paris and is adjunct faculty at Paris College of Art. She has spoken on social media communication and fashion reviewing at institutions in Paris and Kyiv.
Coverage
At WWD her coverage focuses on high jewellery and watchmaking houses, their collections and launches, alongside fashion shows and designer news from Paris. For industry readers, her reporting tracks how luxury groups develop their jewellery and watch categories, a growing part of the luxury business.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Lily Templeton?
Lily Templeton is Watches, Jewelry and Fashion Editor at WWD.
What does Lily Templeton write about?
She covers watches, fine jewellery and fashion, including collections, launches and fashion shows.