Georgina Chapman

Fashion designer and co-founder of Marchesa

Georgina Chapman - Fashion designer and co-founder of Marchesa
Born

April 14th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1976, one individual co-founded the fashion brand Marchesa, recognized for its luxurious evening wear and bridal collections. This brand gained prominence on the red carpet, dressing numerous celebrities for high-profile events. In addition to design work, involvement in the entertainment industry occurred through modeling and acting, which showcased fashion designs in various contexts, including film festivals and award shows.

Co-founded the fashion brand Marchesa

Designed dresses worn by celebrities at the Oscars

Participated in the film 'Couples Retreat' as an actress

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