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{{short description|English fashion designer and actress}}
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| caption = Chapman in September 2008
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| name = Georgina Chapman
| name = Georgina Chapman
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| birth_name = Georgina Rose Chapman
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1976|4|14}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1976|4|14}}
| birth_place = [[Hammersmith]], London, England
| birth_place = [[Hammersmith]], London, England
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| occupation = [[Wardrobe stylist|Designer]]
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Wardrobe stylist|Designer]]|actress}}
| years_active = 2001–present
| years_active = 2001–present
| alma mater = [[University of the Arts London]]
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'''Georgina Rose Chapman'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.duedil.com/director/909777970/georgina-rose-chapman|title=DueDil|publisher=Duedil.com|access-date=5 October 2017}}</ref> (born 14 April 1976) is an English fashion designer and actress. She was a regular cast member on ''[[Project Runway All Stars]]'' and, together with [[Keren Craig]], is a co-founder of the fashion label [[Marchesa (brand)|Marchesa]]. Chapman was married to film producer [[Harvey Weinstein]] before leaving him in 2017 in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations|allegations of sexual abuse against him.]]
'''Georgina Rose Chapman''' (born 14 April 1976) is an English fashion designer and actress. She was a regular cast member on ''[[Project Runway All Stars]]'' and, together with [[Keren Craig]], is a co-founder of the fashion label [[Marchesa (brand)|Marchesa]]. Chapman was married to film producer [[Harvey Weinstein]] before leaving him in 2017 in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations|allegations of sexual abuse against him.]]


== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Chapman was born in London, England, the daughter of Caroline Wonfor, a journalist, and [[Brian Chapman (businessman)|Brian Chapman]], a co-owner of the coffee company Percol.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.it/en/encyclo/designers/c/georgina-chapman|title=Georgina Chapman – Vogue.it|website=Vogue|access-date=5 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113092523/http://www.vogue.it/en/encyclo/designers/c/georgina-chapman|archive-date=13 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/fashion/08MOTHERS.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 | newspaper=[[The New York Times]] | first=Chloe | last=Malle | title=Fashion Designers Recall Their Mothers' Style | date=6 May 2011}}</ref> Chapman grew up in [[Richmond, London|Richmond]], southwest London. Chapman attended [[Marlborough College]] in Wiltshire.<ref name=TheTelegraph2014-03-29/> In her 20s, Chapman modelled in an advertisement for [[Head & Shoulders]], a dandruff shampoo, and one for throat lozenges Soothers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fashionelite.com/profile/georgina-chapman/|title=Georgina Chapman|date=21 September 2016|work=Fashion Elite|access-date=24 November 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Chapman met future business partner Keren Craig while they were students at [[Chelsea College of Art and Design]].<ref name="marchesa">{{cite web|url=http://www.marchesa.com/|title=Marchesa|publisher=Marchesa.com|access-date=5 October 2017}}</ref> Chapman graduated from [[Wimbledon School of Art]] in 2001 and began her career as a [[costume designer]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Georgina Chapman: no longer behind Harvey Weinstein, still behind a global brand|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/oct/11/georgina-chapman-no-longer-behind-harvey-weinstein-still-behind-a-global-brand|access-date=6 February 2018|work=The Guardian|date=11 October 2017}}</ref> After graduation, Chapman appeared in various television shows and films.
Chapman was born in [[Hammersmith]], London, England, the daughter of Caroline Wonfor, a journalist, and [[Brian Chapman (businessman)|Brian Chapman]], a co-owner of the coffee company Percol.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.it/en/encyclo/designers/c/georgina-chapman|title=Georgina Chapman – Vogue.it|website=Vogue|access-date=5 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113092523/http://www.vogue.it/en/encyclo/designers/c/georgina-chapman|archive-date=13 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/fashion/08MOTHERS.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 | newspaper=[[The New York Times]] | first=Chloe | last=Malle | title=Fashion Designers Recall Their Mothers' Style | date=6 May 2011}}</ref> Chapman grew up in [[Richmond, London]]. Chapman attended [[Marlborough College]] in Wiltshire.<ref name=TheTelegraph2014-03-29/> In her 20s, Chapman modelled in an advertisement for [[Head & Shoulders]], a dandruff shampoo, and one for throat lozenges Soothers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fashionelite.com/profile/georgina-chapman/|title=Georgina Chapman|date=21 September 2016|work=Fashion Elite|access-date=24 November 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=29 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729132700/https://fashionelite.com/profile/georgina-chapman/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Chapman met future business partner Keren Craig while they were students at [[Chelsea College of Art and Design]].<ref name="marchesa">{{cite web|url=http://www.marchesa.com/|title=Marchesa|publisher=Marchesa.com|access-date=5 October 2017}}</ref> Chapman graduated from [[Wimbledon School of Art]] in 2001 and began her career as a [[costume designer]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Georgina Chapman: no longer behind Harvey Weinstein, still behind a global brand|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/oct/11/georgina-chapman-no-longer-behind-harvey-weinstein-still-behind-a-global-brand|access-date=6 February 2018|work=The Guardian|date=11 October 2017}}</ref> After graduation, Chapman appeared in various television shows and films.


In 2004, she and Craig launched [[Marchesa (brand)|Marchesa]], named after socialite Marchesa [[Luisa Casati]].<ref name="marchesa"/> Investors include Giuseppe Cipriani and [[Steve Witkoff]].<ref name="fm">Fashion Mini: February 2008{{Clarify|date=April 2012}}</ref> In 2006, the label was named one of the [[Council of Fashion Designers of America|CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's]] top 10 finalists.<ref name="nymag">{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/designers/bios/marchesa/|title=Marchesa Designer Profile|website=New York|access-date=5 October 2017}}</ref> According to the 2015 [[Sunday Times Rich List|''Sunday Times'' Rich List]], Chapman has a net worth of £15&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discoversoon.com/harvey-weinstein-and-georgina-chapman-net-worth/|title= Georgina Chapman Net Worth According to the Sunday Times|publisher=Discoversoon.com|access-date=21 April 2020}}</ref> From 2012 to 2019, Chapman was a judge on ''[[Project Runway: All Stars]]''.<ref>{{cite press release|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title='Project Runway All Stars' to Premiere Thursday, January 5 on Lifetime|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/29/project-runway-all-stars-to-premiere-thursday-january-5-on-lifetime/112103/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202055124/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/29/project-runway-all-stars-to-premiere-thursday-january-5-on-lifetime/112103/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=12 October 2017|date=29 November 2011}}</ref>
In 2004, she and Craig launched [[Marchesa (brand)|Marchesa]], named after socialite Marchesa [[Luisa Casati]].<ref name="marchesa"/> Investors include Giuseppe Cipriani and [[Steve Witkoff]].<ref name="fm">Fashion Mini: February 2008{{Clarify|date=April 2012}}</ref> In 2006, the label was named one of the [[Council of Fashion Designers of America|CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's]] top 10 finalists.<ref name="nymag">{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/designers/bios/marchesa/|title=Marchesa Designer Profile|website=New York|access-date=5 October 2017|archive-date=1 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501213334/http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/designers/bios/marchesa/|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to the 2015 [[Sunday Times Rich List|''Sunday Times'' Rich List]], Chapman has a net worth of £15&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discoversoon.com/harvey-weinstein-and-georgina-chapman-net-worth/|title=Georgina Chapman Net Worth According to the Sunday Times|publisher=Discoversoon.com|access-date=21 April 2020|archive-date=26 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426171304/https://www.discoversoon.com/harvey-weinstein-and-georgina-chapman-net-worth/|url-status=dead}}</ref> From 2012 to 2019, Chapman was a judge on the Weinstein-produced TV show ''[[Project Runway: All Stars]]''.<ref>{{cite press release|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title='Project Runway All Stars' to Premiere Thursday, January 5 on Lifetime|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/29/project-runway-all-stars-to-premiere-thursday-january-5-on-lifetime/112103/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202055124/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/29/project-runway-all-stars-to-premiere-thursday-january-5-on-lifetime/112103/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=12 October 2017|date=29 November 2011}}</ref>


In May 2019, Chapman's design for an evening gown was featured in the 2019 [[Met Gala]] in New York as worn by Hollywood actress [[Constance Wu]] on the runway and staircase for the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecut.com/2019/05/susan-sontags-ghost-reviews-the-2019-met-gala-red-carpet.html|title=The Ghost of Susan Sontag Critiques the Met Gala Red Carpet|publisher=The Cut|access-date=13 November 2019}}</ref>
In May 2019, Chapman's design for an evening gown was featured in the 2019 [[Met Gala]] in New York as worn by Hollywood actress [[Constance Wu]] on the runway and staircase for the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecut.com/2019/05/susan-sontags-ghost-reviews-the-2019-met-gala-red-carpet.html|title=The Ghost of Susan Sontag Critiques the Met Gala Red Carpet|date=7 May 2019 |publisher=The Cut|access-date=13 November 2019}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Chapman was born with [[Pigeon toe|femoral anteversion]], which caused her toes to point inward while walking. At the age of eight, she was diagnosed with [[dyslexia]]. She is good friends with actor [[David Oyelowo]], whom she has known since she was 18.<ref name="vogue"/>
Chapman was born with [[Pigeon toe|femoral anteversion]], commonly known as being 'pigeon-toed', as the condition causes her toes to point inward while walking. At the age of eight, she was also diagnosed with [[dyslexia]]. She is good friends with actor [[David Oyelowo]], whom she has known since she was 18.<ref name="vogue"/>


Chapman started dating film producer [[Harvey Weinstein]] in 2003 while he was still married to his first wife.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/05/us/harvey-weinstein-complicity.html | title = Weinstein's Complicity Machine | date = 5 December 2017 | website = [[The New York Times]] | first1=Megan |last1=Twohey |author-link1=Megan Twohey| first2=Jodi |last2=Kantor |author-link2=Jodi Kantor | first3=Susan |last3=Dominus | first4=Jim |last4=Rutenberg |author-link4=Jim Rutenberg | first5=Steve |last5=Eder | access-date = 21 June 2019 | quote = A clerk at a Los Angeles art studio where he commissioned a gift for Mr. Weinstein—a painting of a re-imagined "Hollywood" sign reading "Harveywood"—volunteered to Mr. Benza that a friend, Georgina Chapman, was seeing the producer. }}</ref> They married on 15 December 2007 in [[Connecticut]], US. They have two children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/georgina-chapman-gives-birth-to-second-child-first-son-with-harvey-weinstein|title=Georgina Chapman Welcomes First Son|website=British Vogue|language=en-GB|access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref> On 10 October 2017, Chapman announced she was divorcing Weinstein after more than 90 women [[Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations|made accusations]] of rape, assault, or sexual harassment against him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/harvey-weinstein-wife-georgina-chapman-divorcing-divorce-1202586378/|title=Harvey Weinstein's Wife Georgina Chapman Divorcing Him|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Pat|last=Saperstein|date=10 October 2017|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/movies/harvey-weinstein-wife-georgina-chapman-separating/|title=Harvey Weinstein's Wife Georgina Chapman Is Leaving Him: 'My Heart Breaks for All the Women Who Have Suffered'|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|first1=Mary|last1=Green|first2=Jodi|last2=Gugleimi|date=10 October 2017|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harvey-weinsteins-wife-georgina-chapman-says-she-is-leaving-him-1047559|title=Harvey Weinstein's Wife Georgina Chapman Says She Is Leaving Him|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Stephanie|last=Chan|date=10 October 2017|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref><ref name="vogue">{{cite news|last1=Van Meter|first1=Jonathan|title=Georgina Chapman on Life After Harvey Weinstein|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/georgina-chapman-life-after-harvey-weinstein|work=Vogue|date=10 May 2018}}</ref> They reached a settlement in January 2018 and their divorce was finalised in July 2021.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lewis|first=Isobel|date=14 July 2021|title=Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman's divorce has been finalised|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/harvey-weinstein-divorce-georgia-chapman-b1884081.html|work=The Independent|access-date=17 July 2021}}</ref>
Chapman and film producer [[Harvey Weinstein]]<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/05/us/harvey-weinstein-complicity.html | title = Weinstein's Complicity Machine | date = 5 December 2017 | website = [[The New York Times]] | first1=Megan |last1=Twohey |author-link1=Megan Twohey| first2=Jodi |last2=Kantor |author-link2=Jodi Kantor | first3=Susan |last3=Dominus | first4=Jim |last4=Rutenberg |author-link4=Jim Rutenberg | first5=Steve |last5=Eder | access-date = 21 June 2019 | quote = A clerk at a Los Angeles art studio where he commissioned a gift for Mr. Weinstein—a painting of a re-imagined "Hollywood" sign reading "Harveywood"—volunteered to Mr. Benza that a friend, Georgina Chapman, was seeing the producer. }}</ref> began dating in 2004, prior to his separation from his first wife<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seth|first=Radhika|date=23 January 2019|title=How Marchesa Is Staging A Red-Carpet Comeback|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/marchesas-red-carpet-comeback|access-date=10 November 2021|website=[[British Vogue]]|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Auletta |first=Ken |title=Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence |publisher= Penguin Publishing Group Imprint: Penguin Press |date= 11 July 2022 |isbn=9781984878380 |location=United States|pages=449–450}}</ref> and married on 15 December 2007 in [[Connecticut]], US. They have two children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/georgina-chapman-gives-birth-to-second-child-first-son-with-harvey-weinstein|title=Georgina Chapman Welcomes First Son|website=British Vogue|date=15 April 2013 |language=en-GB|access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref> On 10 October 2017, Chapman announced she was divorcing Weinstein after more than 100 women [[Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases|made accusations]] of rape, assault, or sexual harassment against him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/harvey-weinstein-wife-georgina-chapman-divorcing-divorce-1202586378/|title=Harvey Weinstein's Wife Georgina Chapman Divorcing Him|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Pat|last=Saperstein|date=10 October 2017|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/movies/harvey-weinstein-wife-georgina-chapman-separating/|title=Harvey Weinstein's Wife Georgina Chapman Is Leaving Him: 'My Heart Breaks for All the Women Who Have Suffered'|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|first1=Mary|last1=Green|first2=Jodi|last2=Gugleimi|date=10 October 2017|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harvey-weinsteins-wife-georgina-chapman-says-she-is-leaving-him-1047559|title=Harvey Weinstein's Wife Georgina Chapman Says She Is Leaving Him|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Stephanie|last=Chan|date=10 October 2017|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref><ref name="vogue">{{cite news|last1=Van Meter|first1=Jonathan|title=Georgina Chapman on Life After Harvey Weinstein|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/georgina-chapman-life-after-harvey-weinstein|work=Vogue|date=10 May 2018}}</ref> They reached a settlement in January 2018 and their divorce was finalized in July 2021.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lewis|first=Isobel|date=14 July 2021|title=Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman's divorce has been finalised|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/harvey-weinstein-divorce-georgia-chapman-b1884081.html|work=The Independent|access-date=17 July 2021}}</ref>


In March 2020, it was reported that she was dating [[Adrien Brody]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/harvey-weinstein-ex-wife-georgina-chapman-humiliated-disgust-report|title=Harvey Weinstein's ex-wife was 'shocked and humiliated' by scandal, disgraced mogul 'disgusts' her: report|website=[[Fox News]]|first=Melissa|last=Melissa Roberto|date=4 March 2020|access-date=26 September 2020}}</ref>
Since at least early 2020, she has been in a relationship with American actor [[Adrien Brody]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://people.com/movies/adrien-brody-georgina-chapman-date-night-photos/ | title=Adrien Brody and Girlfriend Georgina Chapman Enjoy Date Night in Santa Monica }}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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* ''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' (2005) as Candy
* ''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' (2005) as Candy
* ''[[The Business (film)|The Business]]'' (2005) as Carly
* ''[[The Business (film)|The Business]]'' (2005) as Carly
* ''[[Match Point]]'' (2005) as Nola co-worker
* ''[[Match Point]]'' (2005) as Nola's co-worker
* ''Danny the Dog'' (2005) as floozy 1
* ''Danny the Dog'' (2005) as floozy 1
* ''Zemanovaload'' (2005) as Jenna
* ''Zemanovaload'' (2005) as Jenna
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* ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'' interview: [http://www.harpersbazaar.com/search/fast_search?search_term=georgina+chapman&srchtyp=auto|Georgina Chapman's Style Secrets]
* ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'' interview: [http://www.harpersbazaar.com/search/fast_search?search_term=georgina+chapman&srchtyp=auto|Georgina Chapman's Style Secrets]


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Latest revision as of 10:59, 8 December 2024

Georgina Chapman
Chapman in September 2008
Born
Georgina Rose Chapman

(1976-04-14) 14 April 1976 (age 48)
Hammersmith, London, England
Alma materUniversity of the Arts London
Occupations
Years active2001–present
LabelMarchesa
Spouse
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​
(m. 2007; div. 2021)​
Children2

Georgina Rose Chapman (born 14 April 1976) is an English fashion designer and actress. She was a regular cast member on Project Runway All Stars and, together with Keren Craig, is a co-founder of the fashion label Marchesa. Chapman was married to film producer Harvey Weinstein before leaving him in 2017 in the wake of allegations of sexual abuse against him.

Life and career

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Chapman was born in Hammersmith, London, England, the daughter of Caroline Wonfor, a journalist, and Brian Chapman, a co-owner of the coffee company Percol.[1][2] Chapman grew up in Richmond, London. Chapman attended Marlborough College in Wiltshire.[3] In her 20s, Chapman modelled in an advertisement for Head & Shoulders, a dandruff shampoo, and one for throat lozenges Soothers.[4] Chapman met future business partner Keren Craig while they were students at Chelsea College of Art and Design.[5] Chapman graduated from Wimbledon School of Art in 2001 and began her career as a costume designer.[6] After graduation, Chapman appeared in various television shows and films.

In 2004, she and Craig launched Marchesa, named after socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati.[5] Investors include Giuseppe Cipriani and Steve Witkoff.[7] In 2006, the label was named one of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's top 10 finalists.[8] According to the 2015 Sunday Times Rich List, Chapman has a net worth of £15 million.[9] From 2012 to 2019, Chapman was a judge on the Weinstein-produced TV show Project Runway: All Stars.[10]

In May 2019, Chapman's design for an evening gown was featured in the 2019 Met Gala in New York as worn by Hollywood actress Constance Wu on the runway and staircase for the event.[11]

Personal life

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Chapman was born with femoral anteversion, commonly known as being 'pigeon-toed', as the condition causes her toes to point inward while walking. At the age of eight, she was also diagnosed with dyslexia. She is good friends with actor David Oyelowo, whom she has known since she was 18.[12]

Chapman and film producer Harvey Weinstein[13] began dating in 2004, prior to his separation from his first wife[14][15] and married on 15 December 2007 in Connecticut, US. They have two children.[16] On 10 October 2017, Chapman announced she was divorcing Weinstein after more than 100 women made accusations of rape, assault, or sexual harassment against him.[17][18][19][12] They reached a settlement in January 2018 and their divorce was finalized in July 2021.[20]

Since at least early 2020, she has been in a relationship with American actor Adrien Brody.[21]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Georgina Chapman – Vogue.it". Vogue. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  2. ^ Malle, Chloe (6 May 2011). "Fashion Designers Recall Their Mothers' Style". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Victoria Lambert (29 March 2014). "Why everyone wants a Marlborough missus". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 9 February 2015. And it hasn't just produced "better halves" for politicians – its reach of influence stretches across the internet, fashion, the BBC and Hollywood, through old girls Amanda Rosenberg (dating Google founder Sergey Brin); Amanda Harlech (former wife of Lord Harlech, and muse to Karl Lagerfeld); Elizabeth Ann Clough (long-term partner of Jeremy Paxman); and Georgina Chapman, "wife of" Oscar-winning producer Harvey Weinstein.
  4. ^ "Georgina Chapman". Fashion Elite. 21 September 2016. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Marchesa". Marchesa.com. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  6. ^ Khomami, Nadia (11 October 2017). "Georgina Chapman: no longer behind Harvey Weinstein, still behind a global brand". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  7. ^ Fashion Mini: February 2008[clarification needed]
  8. ^ "Marchesa Designer Profile". New York. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Georgina Chapman Net Worth According to the Sunday Times". Discoversoon.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. ^ Seidman, Robert (29 November 2011). "'Project Runway All Stars' to Premiere Thursday, January 5 on Lifetime". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on 2 December 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  11. ^ "The Ghost of Susan Sontag Critiques the Met Gala Red Carpet". The Cut. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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