Marchesa
Betty Lew has a strong background in fabric research and development, with experience in various roles within the fashion industry. Betty started their career at Tahari as the V.P. of Fabric Research and Merchandising, where they oversaw sourcing, development, and purchasing of raw materials for three divisions. Betty then moved on to Calvin Klein Collection as a Fabric Director, responsible for sourcing and developing seasonal fabrics for the Men's and Women's collections. Betty also worked closely with design to establish quality and color criteria and ensure adherence to budget and merchandising plans.
Betty continued their career at PHI as a Fabric Director, playing a vital role in building the brand and developing each collection. Betty collaborated with design to source and develop fabrics within pricing strategies and budget constraints. Following PHI, Betty worked as a textile consultant at Edun Americas Inc and a fabric R&D consultant at Clothing Company Spa - Belstaff.
Betty's expertise in fabric R&D led their to Coach, where they served as the Director of Fabric R&D. Betty then joined Marchesa as the Director of R&D and PD. Throughout their career, Betty consistently demonstrated technical expertise and a high taste level in creating unique and iconic fabrics.
Overall, Betty Lew has extensive experience in sourcing, developing, and managing raw materials for high-end fashion brands, ensuring compliance with quality, budget, and aesthetic requirements.
Betty Lew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Hunter College. The start and end years of their education are not specified.
Marchesa
British born Georgina and Keren met at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. Georgina, a 2001 graduate of the Wimbledon School of Art, began her career as a costume designer. Keren graduated from Brighton Art College in 2000 and subsequently focused on print and embroidery design. Georgina’s draping and design expertise paired with Keren’s textile creations resulted in a business partnership and the establishment of Marchesa in 2004. Elegant eveningwear, inspired by vintage and Asian influences, defines the Marchesa Collection. The beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic. Co-founded by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the company’s namesake and muse, Marchesa Luisa Casati, is the noted eccentric European style icon. Based in New York, the Marchesa collection is presently available in Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in the United States, Harrods in London, and specialty boutiques such as Holt Renfrew in Canada, Podium in Russia, Alothman in Kuwait, Boutique1 in Dubai, and Joyce and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong.