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
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
I think its very empowering to be able to have a career and to be a mother. It gives you an amazing sense of self. – 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
Its true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, youll find youve created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul. – Caroline Kennedy