Lady Alice Manners
Lady Alice Manners | |
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| Born | April 27, 1995 United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Socialite, fashion model, columnist |
| Known for | Fashion modeling, fashion column in The Sunday Telegraph, socialite activities |
Lady Alice Louisa Lilly Manners (born 27 April 1995) is a British socialite, fashion model, and columnist.
Early life and education
As the second offspring of David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland and Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, Lady Alice is the elder sibling to Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby and Lord Hugo Manners.
She completed her schooling at Queen Margaret's School, York alongside her sisters, Lady Violet and Lady Eliza, before pursuing fashion studies at the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design.
Career
Throughout her professional journey, Lady Alice has taken on roles such as personal shopper at Selfridges, stylist, and model. Represented by Leni's Models agency, she has appeared in campaigns for Bare Minerals, Matthew Williamson, and Ralph Lauren, as well as walking the runway for Dolce & Gabbana. Her editorial experience includes placements with Vogue and Tatler, complemented by earning a fashion diploma from Conde Nast College.
In her writing career, she pens a fashion column for The Sunday Telegraph. Well-known within London's social circles, Lady Alice and her sisters have been labeled "the bad-Manners girls" by media outlets due to their widely publicized nightlife. In 2017, Vanity Fair described them as the "real-life Crawley sisters of London", drawing parallels to the aristocratic family depicted in Downton Abbey.
Personal life
Family celebrations often embrace the historic ambiance of Belvoir Castle; for instance, her father's 50th birthday featured a 1920s-themed event. Lady Alice's own 18th birthday in 2013 was marked by notable spectacles such as her brothers arriving on camels and themed costumes worn by relatives and friends, highlighting the family's social standing.
In 2015, local authorities were involved following complaints from neighbours about loud gatherings at Lady Alice and her sisters' Fulham home. She has also taken part in prestigious social occasions like the Gentleman’s Journal summer party held in Chelsea during the Masterpiece London art fair, an event attracting London's elite.
Reportedly in a long-term relationship with Otis Ferry until 2022, Lady Alice resided at Belvoir Castle throughout that time. In November 2024, she joined other aristocrats in a London protest against inheritance tax changes, voicing concerns over potential effects on family estates and rural farms.
Lady Alice marked her 30th birthday in April 2025 with a Midsummer Night’s Dream-inspired celebration at Belvoir Castle attended by prominent members of British high society, reinforcing the Manners family's reputation for hosting distinguished gatherings. In June 2025, she served as bridesmaid alongside Lady Eliza Manners at her sister Violet’s wedding held at the castle.