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Ruth Elizabeth Chapman OBE (born December 1961 [1]) is co-founder and former co-CEO of luxury fashion retailer MATCHESFASHION.COM. Early life. Born on the Wirral, Chapman attended West Kirby Grammar School for Girls. [2] [3] While growing up, Chapman said she was always interested in fashion and the "power of clothes".
Aug 13, 2019 · As co-founders and former co-chief executives of MatchesFashion, Tom and Ruth Chapman turned a brick-and-mortar store into a global platform stocking the most influential international luxury brands, while championing British fashion talent.
May 25, 2018 · Ruth Chapman is a rare breed in the fashion industry. She’s a renowned tastemaker, but also a respected, savvy business leader, having turned a standalone boutique in suburban London into...
Tom Chapman and Ruth Chapman opened the first store in Wimbledon Village in 1987, and opened an online store in 2007. In 2012, the Chapmans sold a £20,000,000 stake to venture capital firms to help build its online presence. In 2017, the founders sold the business to private equity firm Apax for an estimated £400 million.
May 8, 2018 · The cofounder of Matchesfashion.com sold the retailer to Apax Partners and moved to Los Angeles. She shares her plans, passions and picks for the next generation of designers.
Apr 15, 2018 · Dealing in high-end designer fashion, Matches Fashion caters for a discerning clientele of men and women. Without mentioning names, Chapman describes last minute deliveries to red carpet events...
Aug 4, 2009 · Ruth Chapman. By Jessica Bumpus. 4 August 2009. Back by popular demand, VOGUE.COM is once again swapping lives with fashion's finest. Today we spend a day in the life of Matches's Ruth Chapman. 10:00 "Met my good friend, contributing editor of Vogue, Nona Summers for breakfast at The Wolesley.
