The History of Heritage

Looking back at the edit of classics, the vision of femininity and glamour is unquestionable – having featured at memorable red-carpet moments, legendary parties, and gloriously free-spirited weddings.

Why it’s Heritage: The first design to feature the signature sequin-on-skin effect, introduced 10 years ago.

Gothic and ornamental — the scrollwork-style appliqué contrasts the soft tulle. Luxurious and elegant, with exquisite hand-stitched floral tattoo embroidery, adding a touch of understated and seasonless glamour.

Available in Black and Poppy Red.

Why it’s Heritage: Classic shape with a Temperley twist.

Epitomising old Hollywood glamour with a louche nod to Poiret’s salons and Gatsby era parties. Showstopping drama is worn with effortless ease — hand-applied sequins on lightweight georgette evoking the silver screen, with a refined V neckline, low-cut back and slinky silhouette.

Available in Silver.

Why it’s Heritage: A perfect illustration of the molten-look finish to our hand-applied sequins.

Inspired by alchemy and ancient mysticism, timelessly elegant yet dramatic; a sequined bodice cascades into animal print degrade and hand-applied crystal embellishments on lightweight georgette. Breathtaking, like liquid metal from every angle, with flared sleeves and a floor-length skirt.

Available in Iridescent Lilac, Midnight and Absinthe.

Why it’s Heritage: Combining our bold tattoo effect stitchwork with extensive artistic inspiration.

The key inspiration: Peter Beard’s illustrated travel diaries. Reflected in the fascinating fusion of Savannah leopard detailing and botanical drawings, featuring ocelots and orchids. Feminine elements contrast the bold tattoo effect, with hand-guided stitch embroidery on a soft Italian tulle.

Available in Rosewater.

Why it’s Heritage: From birds to blossoms, showcasing the brand’s intricate appliqué.

A Temperley signature: dream-like, bucolic scenes with wildflowers and trailing boughs of trees, inspired by the paintings of Victorian Neo-classicist, John William Godward. The finest invisible tulle — appliquéd swathes of shimmering sequins, hand-embroidered gilded hummingbirds, printed anemone blossom and hummingbirds, hand glided embroidery and scattered iridescent sequins, on a soft and romantic silhouette with a full tulle sleeve and skirt.

Available in Blush.

Why it’s Heritage: Showing influence from an eclectic collection of European artists.

Drawing from classic Art Nouveau references, such as the work of influential Czech artist Alphonse Mucha — the Lucille is our latest addition to the Heritage collection. As in Mucha’s lithographs, which regularly featured idealised female figures interweaved with floral motifs, frames of intricate hand-guided stitch embroidered blooms follow the lines of the body. Roses, camellias and foliage on soft Italian tulle panelling, with tulle cape sleeves, a flowing maxi skirt and cut-out neck: a romantic vision.

Available in Frost Blue, Cameo Pink and Black.

An early promoter of slow fashion, Alice's dresses are made to last. From carefully chosen quality fabrications, to artisanal techniques and new technologies, these were destined to be designs that never go out of style.