Tempest was born in Crewe, UK, and studied for a National Diploma in Fashion Design & Textiles at Mid Cheshire College.

He has worked for designers Giles Deacon in London and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac in Paris.

His designs have been worn by Kate Moss, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham and Emma Watson, among others.

His collaborative projects have included a collection for the high street store River Island; an art installation at London’s Kensington Palace alongside designer Vivienne Westwood; as well as a swimwear collection with W Hotels; and a charity project for Sport Relief.

[2] Tempest has also been a judge on Britain’s Next Top Model and curated an exhibition on sustainable urban design with Mercedes-Benz.