ShoppingTheTrend Celebrity Edition

Marchesa is the high-end fashion label co-founded by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig in 2004. This design team became recognizable on the red carpet even before they showed on any runway. The line is named after  socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati, a socialite born in 19thcentury and famous for her eccentriciteis - walking her pet cheetah on a diamond encrusted leash, lavish dinner parties with wax mannequins among others. She was a collector of exquisite garments from around the world, and exotic animals and it is this unique exotic style that insires the collection.

The Marchesa look is distinctive - pretty & delicate evening gowns, draping fabrics, modern, femininity, bias cuts and asymmetrical necklines. And their fan following consists of some A-List celebrities: Jennifer Lopez, Sienna Miller were among the first to wear their gowns, to rave reviews.

(Photo: 22-Sep-2008. Georgina Chapman on the Red Carpet at Lincoln Center as the Metropolitan Opera opens 125th Anniversary Season).

 

From Net-A-Porter: "The collection was an instant success and the talented pair soon added their stunning second line, Notte by Marchesa. From irresistible mini dresses to elegant signature gowns Notte's beautiful creations have charmed their way onto countless red carpets courtesy of celebrity fans such as Scarlett Johansson, Mischa Barton and Sienna Miller."

 

Marchesa - Fall/Winter 2008 Floral Dress.. $2,750.00 Online at Neiman Marcus » Two Tone Ruffled Sil.. $2,750.00 Online at Neiman Marcus » Chiffon Gown.. $5,280.00 Online at Neiman Marcus » Embroidered Shift Dr.. $396.00 Online at Neiman Marcus » Draped Chiffon Gown.. $995.00 Online at Neiman Marcus » Marchesa Strapless c.. $3,300.00 Online at Net A Porter » Notte by Marchesa Tu.. $770.00 Online at Net A Porter » Draped Dress.. $2,970.00 Online at Neiman Marcus » Marchesa Layered ruf.. $3,495.00 Online at Net A Porter » Marchesa Embroidered.. $2,970.00 Online at Net A Porter » Notte by Marchesa Ba.. $795.00 Online at Net A Porter » Notte by Marchesa La.. $850.00 Online at Net A Porter »