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Georgina Chapman

Georgina Chapman is an English fashion designer and actress, best known as the co-founder of the fashion label Marchesa with Keren Craig.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Georgina Chapman is an English fashion designer and actress, best known as the co-founder of the fashion label Marchesa with Keren Craig. She was a regular cast member on Project Runway All Stars from 2012 to 2019 and has also worked in costume-related fashion design. Marchesa has been covered by Canadian fashion media such as ELLE Canada.

Early life and education

Georgina Chapman was born in London and studied art and costume design before entering fashion. She later attended the Wimbledon School of Art, which helped shape her design career.

Marchesa

In 2004, Chapman and Keren Craig founded Marchesa, a luxury womenswear label known for romantic eveningwear and bridal designs. The brand became strongly associated with red-carpet dressing.

Television and screen work

Chapman was a regular cast member on Project Runway All Stars between 2012 and 2019. She is also identified as an actress in biographical sources.

Personal life

Chapman married film producer Harvey Weinstein in 2007. She left him in 2017 following public allegations of sexual abuse against him.

Key facts

  • Chapman co-founded Marchesa with Keren Craig in 2004.
  • She studied at the Wimbledon School of Art after earlier training in costume design.
  • She appeared as a regular cast member on Project Runway All Stars from 2012 to 2019.
  • Her designs are associated with eveningwear and bridal fashion.
  • Chapman was married to Harvey Weinstein before leaving him in 2017 amid sexual abuse allegations against him.
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Canadian context

Marchesa has been covered by Canadian fashion media such as ELLE Canada, reflecting Chapman’s relevance to Canadian readers interested in international fashion and celebrity style.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Georgina Chapman?
Georgina Chapman is an English fashion designer and actress best known as the co-founder of Marchesa with Keren Craig.
What is Marchesa?
Marchesa is a luxury fashion label founded in 2004 by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, known for eveningwear and bridal designs.
What did Georgina Chapman study?
She studied costume design and later attended the Wimbledon School of Art.
Was Georgina Chapman on television?
Yes. She was a regular cast member on Project Runway All Stars from 2012 to 2019.
Was Georgina Chapman married to Harvey Weinstein?
Yes. They married in 2007, and Chapman later left him in 2017 amid sexual abuse allegations against him.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgina_Chapman
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, nationality, occupation, Marchesa co-founding, Project Runway All Stars, marriage and separation details.
  2. ELLE Canada — https://www.ellecanada.com/fashion/designer-profile-georgina-chapman
    Supports: Marchesa background and fashion profile relevant to Canadian readers.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/georgina-chapman/
    Supports: Birth details, occupations, Marchesa co-founding, and Project Runway All Stars role.