World of Marchesa

"I want to be a living work of art."

- The Marchesa Luisa Casati

Vera Farmiga in Marchesa at the Oscars

"The Marchesa Casati was fearless, both in life and fashion.

She was self indulgent in the most empowering way and used her attire

to transform herself

into timeless walking art.

When you are able to dress and live without limits,

the possibilities of what you can accomplish are endless.

That tenacity and

ability to make

one's own

rules

is forever fascinating

and will never

go out of

stlye."

- GEORGINA CHAPMAN

The talented British duo Georgina Chapman and Kerin Craig make up the House of Marchesa.

Their beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with eclectic aesthetic, often gracing the red carpet (and boy, there were lots of them at this years Oscars!) ... naming their company from their muse Marchesa Luisa Casati.

The Marchesa Casati was Europes most notorious celebrity from 1881-1957.

I have just finished reading a most fascinating book, The Marchesa Casati. Portraits of a Muse.

By Scot D. Ryersson and Michael Orlando Yaccarino.

Do yourself a favour and read this book!

xx