Georgina Chapman
| Georgina Chapman | |
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Chapman at the Metropolitan Opera opening, September 22, 2008
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| Born |
Georgina Rose Chapman 14 April 1976 London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Spouse(s) | Harvey Weinstein (2007–present; 2 children) |
| Labels | Marchesa |
Georgina Rose Chapman (born 14 April 1976) is an English fashion designer and actress. Chapman, along with actress and former model Keren Craig, is a co-founder of the fashion label Marchesa.
Chapman was born in London, England, the daughter of Caroline Wonfor, a journalist, and Brian Chapman, a multi-millionaire businessman and owner of the organic coffee company Percol. Chapman grew up in Richmond, south west London. Chapman attended Marlborough College in Wiltshire.
In college she lived in a Shepherd's Bush flat. In her twenties, Chapman modelled in Head & Shoulders and Soothers ads as well as music videos for Brit Pop band Pulp.
Chapman met future partner Keren Craig, while they were both students at Chelsea College of Art and Design. Chapman graduated from Wimbledon School of Art in 2001 and began her career as a costume designer. After graduation, Chapman appeared in various television shows and films.
In 2004, she and Craig launched Marchesa, named after socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati. Investors of the brand include Giuseppe Cipriani and Steve Witkoff. In 2006, the label was named one of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's top ten finalists.
In 2010, she was named in Tatler’s top 10 best-dressed list. According to the "Sunday Times Rich List 2015," Georgina Chapman is worth £15 million.
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