Temperley London

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Alice Temperley launched Temperley London 2000, and it didn't take long for her ultrafeminine party frocks and separates to be embraced by fashion darlings like Helena Christensen and Jacquetta Wheeler as well as high-end luxury stores, including London's Harvey Nichols and Bergdorf Goodman. Past seasons have showcased classic draping and a bit of rock-and-roll edge in pieces like detailed boleros and jumpsuits; however, the label has since veered in a more romantic direction and has come to include the Temperley London Black Label, a line of dresses made for the red carpet and a bridal collection. (Her wedding garb has gone down the aisle at many British socialites' weddings, including Emilia Fox and Jodie Kidd.) Temperley London has since launched an accessories collection, which includes handbags and sunglasses, and opened up stand-alone boutiques in London, New York, and Los Angeles. Its runway shows have also become an international endeavor; the label showed in New York from 2005 until 2008 when it returned to the U.K. for the spring 2009 season.