Georgia Hardinge
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Georgia Hardinge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 February 1984 |
| Education | Parsons Paris |
| Label | Georgia Hardinge |
| Awards | Merit Award 2011, BFC Contemporary Initiative 2014 |
Georgia Victoria Hardinge (born 4 February 1984) is an English fashion designer based in London.
The Honourable Georgia Victoria Hardinge was born in London, daughter of Old Harrovian (Henry) Nicholas Paul Hardinge, 5th Viscount Hardinge (1929–1984), assistant general manager of the Royal Bank of Canada, and his second wife, Florence, daughter of Harold, Baron von Oppenheim, of Cologne. Two of her elder brothers were the 6th and 7th Viscounts Hardinge; the current- 8th- Viscount Hardinge is her nephew.[1]
She attended the independent Windlesham House School, then Parsons School of Design in Paris, graduating in 2008 and winning critical acclaim when she was awarded the best designer award for her graduate collection. Hardinge established her own label in 2010 focusing on a sculptural aesthetic.[citation needed]
Her inspiration for design comes from a passion for architectural shapes and sculpture, which can be seen throughout her work. She works closely with a pleat specialist to develop pleating techniques from paper sculptures and new technological fabrics and textile treatments. The Georgia Hardinge brand incorporates a strong sculptural style with extensive use of fabric manipulation and strong print design.[2]