LONDON – Matchesfashion.com founders Ruth and Tom Chapman are among more than 1,000 Brits to be recognized in the annual New Year Honors list, which is compiled and issued by the British government. The awards are handed out during the year by Queen Elizabeth II and members of the royal family.
The Chapmans, who will be awarded OBEs, were among the very few fashion and retail winners this year. The Chapmans are being honored for their services to international fashion, and for their role in taking fashion online. OBE stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
“It brings immense pride to have been at the forefront of the changing face of retail, from the humble beginnings of one brick-and-mortar store to one of the foremost global luxury e-commerce businesses, flying the flag for Great Britain in more than 170 countries,” said the couple after the list of honorees was revealed over the weekend.
Peter Saville, the outspoken graphic designer, received an even higher accolade, CBE, or Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
The Chapmans, who will be awarded OBEs, were among the very few fashion and retail winners this year. The Chapmans are being honored for their services to international fashion, and for their role in taking fashion online. OBE stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
“It brings immense pride to have been at the forefront of the changing face of retail, from the humble beginnings of one brick-and-mortar store to one of the foremost global luxury e-commerce businesses, flying the flag for Great Britain in more than 170 countries,” said the couple after the list of honorees was revealed over the weekend.
Peter Saville, the outspoken graphic designer, received an even higher accolade, CBE, or Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Ruth Chapman, Livia Firth and Tom Chapman
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Saville has worked with myriad brands including Burberry, where he designed the new TB logo alongside chief creative