Georgina Chapman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Georgina Chapman.

Georgina Chapman is a British fashion designer and actress, known for being the co-founder of the luxury brand Marchesa. Born on April 14, 1976, in London, England, she attended the prestigious Chelsea College of Art and Design and later graduated from the Wimbledon School of Art.

Chapman began her career as a costume designer in the film industry. She worked on several successful films, including "Match Point" and "Factory Girl," before collaborating with business partner Keren Craig to establish Marchesa in 2004. The brand quickly gained recognition for its intricate embroidery, feminine silhouettes, and glamorous designs. Marchesa became a favorite among celebrities, gracing red carpets at major events like the Academy Awards.

Aside from her work in the fashion industry, Chapman has made appearances as a judge on the reality TV show "Project Runway: All Stars" and has acted in a few films and television shows.

However, in 2017, Chapman's personal life became the center of attention when her then-husband, film producer Harvey Weinstein, was accused of sexually harassing and assaulting numerous women. The scandal led to their separation and eventual divorce. Following these events, Chapman took a hiatus from her brand and re-emerged in 2020 focusing on its relaunch, aiming to rebuild and continue her successful fashion career.

Georgina Chapman's talent and contributions to the fashion industry have solidified her position as a respected designer, despite the personal challenges she has faced.

I think it's very empowering to be able to have a career and

I think it's very empowering to be able to have a career and to be a mother. It gives you an amazing sense of self.

Georgina Chapman

Amazing

My great-grandfather was in the army in India, and we have p

My great-grandfather was in the army in India, and we have photographs of my family there in full Victorian dress. They're incredibly romantic.

Georgina Chapman

Romantic

I enjoyed studying costume, learning about the corsetry and

I enjoyed studying costume, learning about the corsetry and the historical context of fashion. I never had any real intention of being a costume designer.

Georgina Chapman

Learning

What an amazing opportunity to do something like direct a mo

What an amazing opportunity to do something like direct a movie and step out of your creative comfort zone and yet do something that is also so familiar at the same time. I was also just excited to have the chance to direct, which I may never get to do again.

Georgina Chapman

Amazing

One of my most sentimental items is my grandmother's engagem

One of my most sentimental items is my grandmother's engagement ring that my mom gave me a few years ago. It's a Victorian-style setting that's closed in the back, so it doesn't sparkle the way diamonds do now. I wear it as a pendant.

Georgina Chapman

Mom

It's funny, because I sometimes feel that I'm most creative

It's funny, because I sometimes feel that I'm most creative when I'm pregnant.

Georgina Chapman

Funny

My wedding was at home, so I didn't really want to wear a ve

My wedding was at home, so I didn't really want to wear a veil in my house. Instead I wore a lot of diamond hair clips. They were brooches, actually, designed by Lorraine Schwartz.

Georgina Chapman

Wedding

I didn't finish my dress until about three days before my we

I didn't finish my dress until about three days before my wedding - I had the flu and was stitching it from my bed. And the tulle came back from India all brown. We had to wash it for hours, but that didn't dissuade me from wearing it.

Georgina Chapman

Wedding