Matthew Christopher
Matthew Christopher | |
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 Matthew Christopher on left, 2016 | |
| Born | March 16, 1976 |
| Education | Art Institute of Chicago Iowa State University |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Spouse | David J. Marchi (married 2012) |
Matthew Christopher Sobaski is an American fashion designer mostly known for bridal wear. He is the owner and the CEO of a couture fashion house in New York City.
Personal life
Christopher was born on March 16, 1976, in Packwood, Iowa to Kenneth Sobaski, a hog farmer and Sandy Sobaski, a registered nurse. Christopher learned to sew participating in 4-H.[1] He attended the Art Institute of Chicago for one year before completing his studies at Iowa State University.[2] He moved to New York City in 2000 to pursue a career in the field of couture designing.[citation needed] This is where he met his future partner, contemporary artist, David J. Marchi. The two were joined in 2012.[3]
In popular culture
Christopher's designs for gowns are featured in movies including The Wedding Ringer with Kaley Cuoco.[4] Christopher's list of clientele includes Kristin Chenoweth,[1] Carli Lloyd,[5] Julie Lake,[6] and Debra Messing.[1] Several of Christopher's couture gowns and wedding dresses were covered in the January 2016 edition of Vanity Fair in a featured article. He makes a cameo in the documentary He Lied About Everything as the custome designer of Benita Alexander's dress.[7] His gowns have also appeared in the Broadway adaptation of Honeymoon in Vegas[8] and on the TV show Say Yes to the Dress.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Aktar, Alev (October 8, 2014). "Iowa-born designer Matthew Christopher grows a hit NYC bridal line". New York Post. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ^ "Matthew Christopher Inc". Iowa State University. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Matthew Sobaski David Marchi Wedding". The New York Times. 30 December 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Kaley Cuoco wore Matthew's designer gown on The Wedding Ringer". Brides. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Matthew Christopher designs for Carli Lloyd's ESPY Dress". theknot.com. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Matthew's work with 'Orange is the new Black' star, Julie Lake". theknot.com. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Matthew Christopher's work appeared on Vanity Fair". Vanity Fair. 31 January 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "BWW Exclusive: Designer Matthew Christopher Shows Off the Wedding Wardrobe of HONEYMOON IN VEGAS!". Broadway World. January 12, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ^ "Matthew Christopher's work featured on Say Yes To Dress". people.com. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2016.