Royal fashion designer Alice Temperley celebrated her 50th birthday at the weekend with a raucous intergalactic disco-themed party at her family’s Grade II-listed country house in Somerset – complete with roaming llamas, seven birthday cakes and a tent full of sequinned guests dancing into the early hours.
Alice, whose signature boho designs are a firm favourite of the Princess of Wales and Hollywood stars including Keria Knightley and Sienna Miller, hosted a three-day extravaganza.
The guest list was a mix of British fashion and society: models Jodie Kidd, 46,Arizona Muse, 36, and Jade Parfitt, 47 as well as Leah Wood, artist daughter of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood.
Alice was also joined by her parents, Julian and Dianna, as well as her siblings, Mary, Matilda and Ed.
The party took place at the family’s historic Georgian manor, which was festooned with disco balls, fairy lights, lanterns and flags for the occasion.
One photo shared by Ibiza A-list concierge founder Serena Cook shows two motorbikes parked outside as guests dressed in head-to-toe glitter walk down the grand stone steps.
The birthday girl wore a flowing white embroidered gown layered with a dramatic coat trimmed in faux fur, finishing the look with chandelier earrings and a black wide-brimmed hat.
Her mother, Diana, wore a full-length gold sequin dress and was seen embracing Alice beside a flaming spit roast.
Fashion designer Alice Temperley (right) celebrated her 50th birthday. Her mother, Diana (right), wore a gold, sequinned gown while the designer wore white
Designer Alice Temperley posted pictures from her big bash on Instagram
Guests included model and entrepreneur Jodie Kidd (centre), model and TV presenter Jade Parfitt (left) and Leah Wood (right), the artist daughter of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood
Inside the tented marquee, guests dined at candle-lit banquet tables covered in checked tablecloths, flowers, wine bottles and plates piled high with food. At one point Jodie Kidd posed playfully for a photo while cradling two dachshunds at the table.
Jade – a Nineties catwalk star who rose to fame alongside Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangalista – posted a series of photos from the party on Instagram alongside the caption: ‘Thank you Alice for another epic party, truly my favourite place to be with the best gang, celebrating one of the most generous and hardworking people I know.’
She added: ‘The theme – intergalactic disco. Birthday girl – Alice. Best friends in attendance – too many to count. Dance floor tunes – endless. Birthday cakes – 7. Deely boppers – 1. Face jewels given out – 45. Cheeky bum pic gifted – 1. Earrings lost – 1. Muddy trainers – yup.’
In other photos, guests could be seen wearing shimmering sequins, alien antennae and glittering star face stickers.
Ronnie Wood’s daughter with his ex-wife Jo Wood, Leah, wore a silver jacket and added stick-on face jewels, while Jade accessorised her Simone Rocha headband with novelty boppers.
Later, Alice was presented with a candle-covered cake and serenaded by the crowd. In a final shot, Jade and Jodie were seen lying fully dressed on a bed, apparently exhausted after the celebrations.
Also pictured partying into the early hours were jeweller Tara Agace, who completed her glamorous look with a gold headpiece, model India Glover and TV presenter and film directorScott Wimsett.
Creative partner to luxury brands Holly Scott Lidgett and brand marketing expert Amie Martin were joined by Stephanie Bolam, the co-founder and designer of clothes label Filthy Cute LDN.
The 50th birthday celebration was held at Alice’s Grade II-listed Somerset home
Alice is pictured blowing out the candles of one of her seven birthday cakes
The Somerset home of the British fashion designer was lit up for the occasion
Model and entrepreneur Jodie Kidd was pictured with two dachshunds
The guests donned statement collars, frills and shoulder pads as they partied the night
Guests feasted on a lavish menu including barbecued spatchcocked chickens, with Alice’s brother Henry Temperley on the coals
Furs, leopard print and bejewelled headgear were the order of the evening as revellers partied the night away
Alice is pictured with TV presenter and film director Scott Wimsett (left)
Some guests arrived in style via helicopter – and were welcomed by llamas upon arrival
Gentleman guests were no less kitted out than the women, donning glitter, metallics and animal prints to the party
No party would be complete without a sing-song around a piano – as guest gathered in a lavish drawing room to belt out their favourite tunes
British model Jade Parfitt, Steph Bolam and Josephine Papasavvas beamed as they showed off their extravagant outfits
Alice and long-time model friend Jade Parfitt (left) pose for a selfie
The llamas made their own appearance, with one image showing three of the animals perched along the garden wall near leftover party chairs and a half-deflated paddling pool.
Alice is well known for throwing big bashes – but the party to celebrate her 47th birthday in 2022 went out with a different kind of bang.
The Mail’s Richard Eden reported at the time thatfirefighters were called to the festivities, also held in Somerset, after theproperty’s fire alarm was set off by a bonfire lit during the party.
Long-time friend Jade Parfitt was later pictured, dressed in one of the designer’s leopard print gowns, holding one of the hoses that the firemen used to put out the fire.
‘Health and safety gone mad,’ the model joked. ‘Alice Temperley knows how to throw a party and make the best dresses for putting out bonfires. The firemen are going to be hiring me because I have it all under control.’
The tables were kitted out with Liberace-style candlesticks and stunning floral centrepieces, plus gingham tablecloths
Leah Wood (centre) wore silver sequins to the disco-themed birthday bash
Guests sat at lavishly decorated long tables and enjoyed plenty of champagne and wine
Models Jade Parfitt (left) and Jodie Kidd (right) took a break from the festivities
Jewellery designer Tara Agace (pictured) wore a long green number for the summer party
Models Jade Parfitt (left) and Jodie Kidd pose for the camera
Stephanie Bolam (left), co-founder and designer of Filthy Cute LDN, was also invited
Creative partner to luxury brands Holly Scott Lidgett (left) and brand marketing expert Amie Martin (right) were in attendance
Designer and founder of Merchant Archive, Sophie Merchant (left), sent birthday wishes to ‘darling’ Alice
Team GB rally driver Tom Williams donned his finest white double denim as he joined stunt double Laura Vortler and designer at Filthy Cute London Steph Bolam
Guests donned their finest extravagant garments for the intergalactic disco theme
The designer and her guests partied the night away at the Temperley family’s Georgian manor
Guests dined on a lavish meal in a marquee outside the Temperley family’s Georgian manor
Fashion consultant Josephine Papasavvas of Current Hero filmed herself getting ready out of her campervan ahead of the party
Birthday girl Alice Temperley beamed as she stood beside her sister Mary Temperley, who also owns a brand
The designer shared a close up of her party dress from her own brand, which was white with bejewelled detailing and embroidery
Alice posed with two of her guests; one of whom carried a bottle of Tattinger champagne in a box, as they all donned whacky headgear
The fashion designer and her pals donned their finest glad rags for the opulent event
Alice founded her famous brand Temperley London in 2000. It underwent a major restructure in 2020 after facing financial pressures and the brand exited many wholesale partnerships and downsized operations, closing its London Mayfair store.
Now based primarily in Somerset, where Alice lives and works, the label has pivoted to a direct-to-consumer model and focuses on bridalwear, made-to-order gowns and small seasonal collections, with an emphasis on sustainability and craftsmanship.
Alice’s label has long been a favourite of Kate Middleton, with the Princess of Wales choosing its distinctive designs to attend a number of high profile events over the years.
In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, the designer was admiring of Kate – then the Duchess of Cambridge – describing her as ‘the perfect modern-day woman.’
She told the publication: ‘The Duchess is an inspiration. She’s very graceful, gracious and she’s a brilliant ambassador for British fashion. She mixes up designer and high street; the perfect modern-day woman.’
In 2017, Kate attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark World Mental Health Day in a striking blue lace dress by the British brand.
And, famously, Alice designed the green backless number worn by Pippa Middleton to her sister’s wedding reception.
