Alice Temperley was born in England in 1975, trained at London?s Central Saint Martin?s art college and finished her studies with a Masters Degree at the Royal College of Art. Alongside a thorough training in the traditional disciplines, Temperley specialised in fabric technology and print. In 2011 she was appointed an MBE. Alice splits her time between west London and Somerset and has a seven-year-old son, Fox. She will be showing at London Fashion Week in February 2016.
What influences first got you into vintage"
My mother has a great selection of vintage and was always able to find amazing pieces when we travelled or were at festivals. Her eclectic taste taught me to assess what was authentic and, more importantly, work out how to mix things together. My grandmother also collected incredible textiles and was probably the person who instigated my love of vintage. Do you have any tips for looking for and buying vintage"
I don?t just collect vintage clothes, but also some fabrics that I might use as inspiration. For some particular treasures, I will hang them on my wall instead of paintings ? I have an original torero jacket, vintage Japanese kimonos and a Turkmen wedding jacket covered in silver coins.
What is your favourite vintage discovery"
I also collect headpieces and my favourite is one from Bali ? it hangs on a stand on my wall.
What is it that you love about vintage pieces so much"
The skill and craft that has been invested in these pieces, the...