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
My great-grandfather was in the army in India, and we have photographs of my family there in full Victorian dress. Theyre incredibly romantic. – Georgina Chapman
One of my most sentimental items is my grandmothers engagement ring that my mom gave me a few years ago. Its a Victorian-style setting thats closed in the back, so it doesnt sparkle the way diamonds do now. I wear it as a pendant. – Georgina Chapman
I didnt 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 didnt dissuade me from wearing it. – Georgina Chapman