London Fashion Week: Alice Temperley's New Napoleonic Autumn/Winter 2025 Collection

A soigne look from Alice Temperley's new AW25 collection was presented at London Fashion Week. Masthead cover picture by Elli Ioannou for DAM

Temperley London’s Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, La Victoire, draws inspiration from the Napoleonic era, blending historical references with the brand’s signature craftsmanship. Marking 25 years in the industry, Alice Temperley presents a collection that explores the tension between military-inspired tailoring and luxurious fabrics, writes Antonio Visconti 

Designer Alice Temperley (centre)

at the presentation of her new 

collection in London

ALICE TEMPERLEY'S new collection reflects a broader trend in fashion: using historical aesthetics as inspiration for contemporary design. Celebrating the brand’s 25th anniversary, the new range pays homage to the label's signature intricate detailing

"La Victoire has been a labour of love, and my whole team has worked so hard to make this happen," said Alice Temperley MBE. "It’s been a journey these last 25 years, and I can happily say about this collection that I want it all."

Since founding Temperley London at the turn of the millennium, Alice Temperley has built a brand known for its distinctive British bohemian spirit. The label's following includes The Duchess of Cambridge, Madonna, Beyoncé, and Penélope Cruz.  

The new collection's bespoke toile du jouy print evinces both the personal and historic inspirations, from Temperley’s Somerset heritage to her devotion to meticulous design. Sumptuous greens, dark blues, and deep reds form the palette, with embellishments such as hand-painted medal motifs, jacquard weaves, and embroidered insignias lending a regal air.

"La Victoire has been a labour of love, and my whole team has worked so hard to make this happen"

A beautifully tailored and draped

design from the AW25 collection

The structured silhouettes nod to military uniforms are softened by luxurious fabrics and contemporary cuts. 

Precision tailoring meets ornate detailing in the form of colour-blocked coats and fluid evening gowns that capture the elegance of historic court attire. Velvet jacquards, sculptural draping, and intricate embroidery add to the rich panoply. 

Temperley’s mastery of print is evident throughout, particularly in the refined jacquard iterations of the fashion house's signature T-logo, a reimagining of the branding. Meanwhile, delicate medal prints on silk satin bridge the past with the present.

For evening wear, the collection embraces a more dramatic mood. Opulent velvets, decorative detailing, and a sense of Gothic romance take centre stage. \

Leopard velvet jacquard adds a touch of glamour, reinforcing the collection’s balance between tailoring and fluidity.

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