Temperley London x Romo fabrics and wall covering installed in Alice Temperley's Somerset home.
Photo: Courtesy of Romo
Temperley London and Romo Debut Exuberant Wallpaper and Fabric Collaboration
The Romo Group’s latest line puts British fashion designer Alice Temperley’s audacious colors and patterns on full display
Temperley London x Romo fabrics installed in the library of Alice Temperley's Somerset home. Photo: Courtesy of Romo
For nearly 25 years, British fashion designer Alice Temperley has created mesmerizing patterns and prints that have punctuated show-stopping ready-to-wear, evening wear, and even bridal collections, earning her a legion of A-list fans such as Rita Ora, Beyoncé, and Michelle Obama. But, surprisingly, her dynamic style had never been translated into pieces for the home—until now.
This month, Temperley and The Romo Group’s Director of Design & Excellence, Emily Mould, have joined forces on an expressive collection of wallpaper, fabric, pillows, and trimmings.
Mould and Temperley met at the designer’s home in Somerset, England, culling ideas from two decades of fashion archives. “We didn’t want to restrict it too much; we had lots of designs we liked the look of so we worked with them for a bit, lived with them for a bit, and put different things together to see what things would work together,” says Mould of navigating the extensive library of Temperley London prints. “It was quite hard to try to hone it down and not do everything because there were so many good designs.”
A bed in Alice Temperley's Somerset home upholstered with the Romo Mimi fabric and curtains made using the Lavinia pattern. Photo: Courtesy of Romo
Curtains made from the Temperley London x Romo Farrah print and chairs upholstered in Talulah in Alice Temperley's Somerset home. Photo: Courtesy of Romo
Gradually the Romo team curated the array to favorites and supporting stars, introducing kinetic swirls, an ombre leopard, and bold florals both with and without embroidery. Fabric designs were rendered on tactile velvets and silky printed cotton with playful monikers like Fantasia, Euphoria, and Trixie.
Equally delicious are the companion wallpapers—12 various patterns ranging from botanicals to animal prints to exotic chinoiserie, each in multiple colorways that vary to gentle neutrals to full throttle jewel tones.
Temperley London x Romo Lavinia wall mural installed in Alice Temperley's Somerset home. Photo: Courtesy of Romo
To bring the collection to life, Temperley installed the fabrics and wallpapers throughout her Somerset home, Cricket Court, an 18th-century manse previously frequented by Winston Churchill. Here, classic architectural details such as sweeping staircases and soaring domed ceilings meld cheeky design elements like a disco-ball bathtub. “The collection embodies the true essence of my brand—the colors, the romance, the craftsmanship,” she says in a statement. “With a mixture of techniques, rich patterns and textures, the designs capture a ‘British eccentricity’ which is unique to Temperley London.”
Temperley London x Romo Mimi wall covering installed in the library of Alice Temperley's Somerset home. Photo: Courtesy of Romo
Temperley London x Romo Delilah wall covering and a chaise upholstered in Trixie fabric inside Alice Temperley's Somerset home. Photo: Courtesy of Romo
Most exciting is that this first “A World Less Ordinary” collection appears to be only the beginning of an ongoing partnership. Temperley is finding inspiration in the Romo interpretation of her archival designs, while Romo Studio has numerous interpretations left to release. “There’s still a big edit,” says Mould. “We’ve got so many good designs it was really hard to let go of. But we’re not letting go; they’re just waiting.”
Cover: Temperley London x Romo fabrics and wall covering installed in Alice Temperley's Somerset home.
Photo: Courtesy of Romo
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