{{short description|21st-century British model and musician}} {{about|the British fashion model and singer|the Countess of Weymss and March|Mary Constance Wyndham}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Use British English|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox noble | name = Lady Mary Charteris | image = File:Lady Mary Charteris x Annabel’s Candid Portraits Ltd.jpg | image_size = 200px | caption = Charteris in 2024 | CoA = | tenure = | predecessor = | successor = | birth_name = Mary Olivia Charteris | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1987|4|23}} | birth_place = Westminster, London, England | occupation = Model, musician, DJ | noble family = Charteris | spouse = {{marriage|Robbie Furze|2012}} | issue = Wilde Jessie Furze | father = James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss and 9th Earl of March | mother = Catherine Ingrid Guinness }}
'''Lady Mary Olivia Charteris Furze''' (born 23 April 1987) is a British fashion model, DJ, musician and socialite. She was a vocalist and keyboardist in the English electronic rock band The Big Pink.
== Early life and family == Lady Mary Olivia Charteris was born on 23 April 1987 to James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss and 9th Earl of March, and the Hon. Catherine Ingrid Guinness, a former colleague of Andy Warhol and the daughter of Jonathan Bryan Guinness, 3rd Baron Moyne.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.sloaneranger.com/meet-mary-charteris/|title=Mary Charteris – The Modern Prep Gazette|website=Blog.sloaneranger.com}}</ref> She has an older brother, Francis Richard (Dick) Charteris, Lord Elcho. Daphne Guinness is her maternal aunt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.vogue.fr/fashion/daily-fashion/articles/mary-charteris-in-fendi/22414|title=Mary Charteris in Fendi|author1=Eugénie Trochu|author2=Kate Matthams-Spencer|website=En.vogue.fr|date=24 February 2012 }}</ref> She is a member of the Scottish noble Charteris family. Her parents divorced in 1988. Her mother remarried to Robert Hesketh in 1990. In 1995 her father remarried to Amanda Feilding. She was educated at Francis Holland School in London, where she studied classical civilisation, art, and ethics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nylon.com/articles/the-insider-mary-charteris-5730|title=THE INSIDER: MARY CHARTERIS|website=Nylon.com|date=24 February 2011}}</ref>
== Career == === Modelling === As a teenager, Charteris began modelling after Isabella Blow, a magazine editor and family friend, introduced her to the Storm Models agency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whowhatwear.com/girl-of-the-month-mary-charteris|title=Mary Charteris|accessdate=18 August 2020|archive-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113093402/http://www.whowhatwear.com/girl-of-the-month-mary-charteris|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has modelled for Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Nike, Iceberg, Philip Treacy, Markus Lupfer, Thakoon, Jason Wu, and Topshop.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellazon.com/main/topic/47590-mary-charteris/|title=Mary Charteris|website=Bellazon.com}}</ref><ref name="models.com">{{Cite web|url=https://models.com/models/mary-charteris|title=Mary Charteris - Model|website=Models.com|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref> She has been featured in print editorials and spreads in ''Vogue'', ''Vogue Italia'', ''British Vogue'', ''Vanity Fair'', ''Love'', ''Tatler'', ''Glamour Spain'', ''Elle Korea'', ''L'Officiel'', ''Flaunt'', and ''Purple'' and has posed for Mario Testino, Terry Richardson, Olivier Zahm, Ellen Von Unwerth, Solve Sundsbo, David Bailey, and Michel Comte.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insanitygroup.com/client/mary-charteris/|title=Mary Charteris is managed by Insanity|first=Studio Juice|last=Ltd|website=Insanitygroup.com|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113093355/http://www.insanitygroup.com/client/mary-charteris/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="models.com"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://flaunt.com/content/music/aint-pink-theres-lots|title=It Ain't Pink Here, but There's Lots of It|website=Flaunt.com|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisistheuniform.com/single-post/2016/04/08/TBT-to-that-time-Mary-Charteris-bared-all-in-Purplefr|title=thisistheuniform|website=Thisistheuniform|date=8 April 2016 }}</ref> In December 2012 Charteris was selected by Amazon UK to showcase their new collection for the launch of their premium women's fashion online store.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=251199&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1763532|title=Press Release|website=Phx.corporate-ir.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2012/12/06/amazon-launches-high-end-fashion-site-uk/|title=Amazon launches a high-end fashion site in the U.K.|website=Digitalcommerce360.com|date=6 December 2012}}</ref> In September 2018 Charteris walked the runway for Alice Temperley during 2019 Spring-Summer London Fashion Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/actresses-models-chef-singer-walk-temperley-londons-inclusive-london-fashion-week-show-081842333.html|title=Actresses, models, a chef and a singer walk in Temperley London's inclusive London Fashion Week show|publisher=Yahoo!}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/node/45269854|title=The Temperley Runway Was Definitely London Fashion Week's Most Star-Studded|first=Gemma|last=Cartwright|date=15 September 2018|website=Popsugar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/shows-trends/a23244585/temperley-london-hosts-a-celebrity-packed-catwalk-show/|title=Temperley London hosts a celebrity-packed catwalk show|date=16 September 2018|website=Harpersbazaar.com}}</ref>
=== Music === Charteris began her music career as a disc jockey, playing a fusion of retro and dance tracks at music festivals, weddings, and fashion events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kelvedonbash.com/music/dj-mary-charteris/|title=DJ Mary Charteris – Kelvedon Bash|website=Kelvedonbash.com|date=14 April 2017|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021855/http://kelvedonbash.com/music/dj-mary-charteris/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/amber-guinness-matthew-bell-wedding-florence-italy|title=Grandeur and Style Prevailed at Amber Guinness's Wedding in Florence|first=Alexandra|last=Macon|website=Vogue.com|date=4 April 2017 |accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref> She is a frequent attendee at music festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://observer.com/2014/11/how-to-get-the-fur-and-velvet-modern-rock-queen-style-of-lady-mary-charteris/|title=How to Get the Fur and Velvet Modern Rock Queen Style of Lady Mary Charteris|website=Observer.com|date=12 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instyle.com/|title=Beauty Tips, Celebrity Style and Fashion Advice from InStyle|website=InStyle.com|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref> In June 2018 she performed as a DJ at the Cartier Queen's Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/cartier-hosts-queens-cup-in-windsor-1202718259/|title=Cartier Hosts Queen's Cup in Windsor|first1=Natalie|last1=Theodosi|website=Wwd.com|date=18 June 2018}}</ref>
==== MPRSSS ==== In January 2013 Charteris announced an electronic music project she created called ''MPRSSS''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.papermag.com/mary-charteris-1426851297.html|title=Mary Charteris|website=Papermag.com|date=21 March 2013}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> She was influenced by her relationship with her husband's band. She began experimenting in her husband's studio with beats and synths with different effects, which lead to the creation of ''MPRSSS''. The video was directed by Rob Hawkins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://purple.fr/television/oracle-mprsss-a-new-music-project-by-mary-charteris/|title=Oracle / MPRSSS A New Music Project by Mary Charteris - purple TELEVISION|website=Purple.fr|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref>
==== The Big Pink ==== Charteris became involved with the electronic rock band The Big Pink when she began dating her future husband, Robbie Furze. She joined the rock group on tour; selling merchandise, managing press, and assisting with stage lighting.<ref name="telegraph">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/8454351/Mary-Charteris-not-rocked-by-Robbies-tour.html|title=Mary Charteris not rocked by Robbie's tour|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|accessdate=27 December 2017|date=16 April 2011|last1=Walker|first1=Tim}}</ref> In 2016 she joined the rock group as a keyboarder and vocalist.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://buzzbands.la/2015/11/18/stream-the-big-pink-hightimes/|title=Stream: The Big Pink, 'Hightimes' |last=Bronson |first=Kevin |date=18 November 2015 |website=Buzzbands.la}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21443-empire-underground-ep/|title=The Big Pink: Empire Underground EP Album Review – Pitchfork|website=Pitchfork.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/a4584a84-3a14-430c-933f-cc2147842d04|title=The Big Pink – New Songs, Playlists & Latest News – BBC Music|publisher=BBC}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://journalstar.com/entertainment/music/hip-english-band-the-big-pink-set-to-invade-vega/article_23c068b6-97c2-58e7-bd10-12425eda6656.html|title=Hip English band The Big Pink set to invade Vega|first=L. Kent |last=Wolgamott|website=Journalstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2012/03/shots-spin-shed-big-pink-g-side-and-more-our-austin-hideaway/120320-spin-shed-16/|title=Mary Charteris & Robbie Furze of the Big Pink SPIN|website=Spin.com}}</ref><ref name="mirror">{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/lady-mary-charteris-brushes-jamie-6137686|author=Katy Forrester|title=Lady Mary Charteris brushes off Jamie Hince rumours after Kate Moss split as she shares TOPLESS photo|website=Mirror.co.uk|accessdate=27 December 2017|date=25 July 2015}}</ref> Charteris' first record as a member of the band, making her debut in the single ''Hightimes'', was the EP ''Empire Underground'' which released on 4 March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://b3scirecords.bandcamp.com/album/empire-underground-ep|title=Empire Underground EP, by The Big Pink|website=B3scirerecords.bandcamp.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popgunpresents.com/artist-features/interview-the-big-pink/|title=PopGun Presents – Interview: The Big Pink|website=Popgunpresents.com|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113093353/https://www.popgunpresents.com/artist-features/interview-the-big-pink/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.b3scirecords.com/product/b3sr-031-the-big-pink-empire-underground-ep/|title=[B3SR 031] THE BIG PINK - EMPIRE UNDERGROUND (EP)|website=B3scirerecords.com|accessdate=18 August 2020|archive-date=5 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205145423/http://www.b3scirecords.com/product/b3sr-031-the-big-pink-empire-underground-ep/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/the-big-pink/hightimes-1|title=Hightimes|accessdate=18 August 2020|website=Soundcloud.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://anthemmagazine.com/its-high-time-for-the-big-pink/|title=It's High Time for the Big Pink – Anthem Magazine|website=Anthemmagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-big-pink/307896650|title=The Big Pink on Apple Music|website=iTunes}}</ref> In 2016 she began her first tour with the band as a vocalist on their North American tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jbtvmusic.com/the-big-pink-reveals-new-sound-on-jbtv-stage/|title=The Big Pink Reveals New Sound On JBTV Stage – JBTV|website=Jbtvmusic.com|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020322/http://jbtvmusic.com/the-big-pink-reveals-new-sound-on-jbtv-stage/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She and Robbie Fulze also perform sets as DJs together under ''Big Pink'' and ''Big Pink Stripped Back''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insanitygroup.com/special-bookings/client/the-big-pink/|title=The Big Pink is represented by Insanity|website=Insanitygroup.com|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113150242/http://www.insanitygroup.com/special-bookings/client/the-big-pink/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Personal life == Charteris married rock singer Robertson "Robbie" Furze in 2012 at Stanway House, her family's estate in Gloucestershire.<ref name="standard">{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/frock-and-roll-lady-mary-charteriss-very-alternative-wedding-8104005.html|title=Frock and roll... Lady Mary Charteris's very alternative wedding|newspaper=London Evening Standard|accessdate=27 December 2017|date=4 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="vogue">{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/my-fair-lady-mary-charteriss-wedding|title=My Fair Lady: Mary Charteris's Wedding|website=Vogue.com|date=26 November 2012 |accessdate=27 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/mary-charteris-unusual-wedding-dress-pam-hogg-robbie-furze/ |title= A wedding dress fit for a lady? Mary Charteris marries in Pam Hogg |last=Lidbury |first=Olivia |date=3 September 2012 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref> Guests included Florence Welch, Lily Allen, Poppy Delevingne, Sean Lennon, Keira Knightley, Jerry Hall, and Georgia May Jagger.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lily-allen-124-1248119|title=Lily Allen debuts baby bump at The Big Pink wedding|website=Nme.com|date=2 September 2012}}</ref> Her wedding dress, designed by Pam Hogg, was later put on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.hola.com/actualidad/2015052979041/lady-mary-charteris-it-girl/|title=¡Cuidado 'it-girls'! Lady Mary Charteris, la aristócrata roquera, pide pista para aterrizar|website=Us.hola.com|date=29 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.hola.com/novias/2012090460488/vestido-novia-charteris-gaga/|title=Si Lady GaGa pasase por el altar|website=Us.hola.com|date=4 September 2012}}</ref> Charteris and her husband live in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwd.com/eye/people/lady-mary-charteris-london-los-angeles-l-a-rihanna-music-10425566/|title=Five Minutes With Lady Mary Charteris: The London Transplant Shares Her L.A. Secrets|first=Ericka|last=Franklin|website=Wwd.com|date=6 May 2016}}</ref>
Charteris has been noted for her outlandish and risque fashion sense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/822546/Serpentine-Gallery-Summer-Party-Mary-Charteris-braless-Claudia-Schiffer-Helen-McCrory|title=Mary Charteris flashes BARE BREASTS in sheer lace frock at Serpentine Gallery Summer Party|first=Helen|last=Kelly|website=Express.co.uk|date=28 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/08/14/style-file-mary-charteris_n_7354828.html|title=Style File: Mary Charteris|website=Huffingtonpost.co.uk|date=14 August 2014}}</ref> She is close friends with Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora, and is often photographed at high society events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tatler.com/person/mary-charteris|title=Mary Charteris news and features|website=Tatler.com|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020400/http://www.tatler.com/person/mary-charteris|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-wwd-rosetta-getty-dinner-desertx-orchard-mile-20170417-story.html|title=Rosetta and Balthazar Getty throw a dinner party to celebrate Desert X with Orchard Mile|author=Marcy Medina|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=17 April 2017}}</ref>
She gave birth to a daughter, Wilde Jessie, on 21 May, 2021.
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