Karl Templer is a British-born New York-based
fashion stylist. He is creative director of
Interview
An interview is a structured conversation where one participant asks questions, and the other provides answers.Merriam Webster DictionaryInterview Dictionary definition, Retrieved February 16, 2016 In common parlance, the word "interview" ...
and his work has appeared in publications internationally including
Vogue Italia
''Vogue Italia'' is the Italian edition of '' Vogue'' magazine. Owned by Condé Nast International, it has been called the top fashion magazine in the world. It's been in publication since 1964.
Name
''Vogue Italia'' was first published as ''N ...
,
Vogue Paris,
W, and
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid ...
. Templer has styled brand campaigns and shows for designers including
Alexander Wang,
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein (born November 19, 1942) is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc., in 1968. In addition to clothing, he also has given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, a ...
, Sacai and
Valentino, and collaborates frequently with photographers
Fabien Baron,
David Sims David Sims is the name of:
*David Sims (running back) (born 1955), former American football running back with the Seattle Seahawks
* David Sims (safety) (born 1986), American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts
*Dave Sims (born 1953), Seattl ...
,
,
Steven Meisel.
Life and career
Early life
Templer’s first job was at the Covent Garden store Woodhouse, which in the late 80s was breaking ground in men’s fashion. His interest in clothes and popular-culture led him to shooting tests with emerging London photographers. The photos would be featured in Nick Logan’s magazine
The Face
The face is a part of the body, the front of the head.
Face may also refer to:
Film
* ''The Magician'' (1958 film) or ''The Face''
* ''The Face'' (1996 film), an American television film
* ''Face'' (1997 film), a British crime drama by Antoni ...
.
Fashion career
Arena Homme + launched in 1994 and Templer was made an editor for the title – later becoming creative director.
It was during this time he started working with Mikael Jansson and styling womenswear.
At the age of 27, photographer Steven Meisel booked Templer for the November 1997 issue of Italian Vogue – one of his first jobs for the publication for which he has subsequently styled 34 covers.
In 1998 Templer relocated to New York. He started contributing to the Conde Nast title W where he began collaborating with the likes of David Sims.
Templer became the creative director of the Warholian monthly culture anthology Interview in 2008.
He has styled the likes of
Anne Hathaway,
Claire Danes,
Jay-Z,
Kanye West
Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer.
Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
,
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born April 9, 1990) is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2012, she has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a César Award, in addition to nominations for an Ac ...
,
Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard (; born 30 September 1975) is a French actress, film producer, singer, and environmentalist who is widely known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters in both European and Hollywood productions.
She has receive ...
,
Michelle Williams,
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor. Prominent in independent film, he has also worked in blockbuster films of varying genres, and has accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD. He has receive ...
and
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has featured multiple times on the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list. ''Time'' magazine named her one of the 100 ...
for the magazine’s cover.
In 2007 Templer styled the controversial July issue of Italian Vogue entitled ‘Super Models Enter Rehab’.
In 2009 he styled the
CFDA portraits of America’s most influential designers including
Marc Jacobs, Laura and Kate Mulleavy of
Rodarte
Rodarte () is an American brand of clothing and accessories founded and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy.
Rodarte has received a number of fashion industry awards since the line's inception in 2005 ...
and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of
Proenza Schouler.
In recent years while continuing to work on editorial for Interview magazine and Vogue Italia, Templer consults on shows and advertising campaigns for the likes of
Coach
Coach may refer to:
Guidance/instruction
* Coach (sport), a director of athletes' training and activities
* Coaching, the practice of guiding an individual through a process
** Acting coach, a teacher who trains performers
Transportation
* Co ...
and
Tommy Hilfiger. He maintains an ongoing partnership with the house of Valentino, as well as with designers Alexander Wang and Chitose Abe of Sacai.
In August 2019, Karl Templer and
Fabien Baron became the new creative directors of
Ports 1961.
[Rachel Deeley]
Power Moves , Ports 1961 Taps Fabien Baron and Karl Templer, Nylon Appoints Editorial Director
''Businessoffashion.com'', 8 August 2019
Personal life
Templer was born in London and now lives in Chelsea, New York City.
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Templer, Karl
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
American business executives
Fashion stylists
Fashion designers from London
British emigrants to the United States