'Somerset by Alice Temperely' hits John Lewis stores

A second drop, consisting mainly of pieces for the forthcoming party season, such as beaded evening gowns and a full length silk dress in emerald green, will make its way into John Lewis stores in early October.

The Somerset collection is infused with Temperley’s iconic style, with beautiful lace detailing and silks. The pieces draw inspiration from Victoriana with the addition of a delicately ornate black lace collar to an ivory silk blouse; Bohemia and the 1970s with a large brimmed ‘Aroma’ hat and this season’s update on Military featuring cashmere, cape coats and double breasted jackets, with fit and flare. The collection is defined by a direction use of monochrome, animal print and leather, for a luxurious daytime look or elegant evening style.

From pony skin slippers to wide snakeskin effect belts, studded nappa leather handbags to animal print scarves, the Somerset by Alice Temperley accessories collection offers a range of beautiful pieces to update any autumn winter wardrobe.

Alice Temperley, MBE commented “Somerset’s exclusive collection for John Lewis will take our aesthetic to a wider audience. I wanted it to be very much a collection of essentials and to design pieces that provide a functional wardrobe for women in their everyday life. John Lewis is a great partner as it is synonymous with quality and integrity and is part of British life.”

Jo Hooper, Head of Womenswear Buying added “Fashion conscious women will find that Somerset by Alice Temperley makes them feel stylish, smart and elegant. The palette is beautifully conceived to coordinate with the line and with existing clothes found in a woman’s wardrobe. Coupled with the John Lewis high standards of retail, the line is destined to become a favourite with thousands of women in the UK”

Peter Ruis, Brand & Buying Director, John Lewis “Peter Ruis, Brand & Buying Director, John Lewis “This collection marks a new chapter in fashion at John Lewis. This will be one of the most iconic collaborations the UK has ever seen, bringing together two quintessentially British brands."

The collection will be available in all 29 John Lewis department stores.

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