Matthew Christopher

Matthew Christopher Sobaski is an American fashion designer mostly known for bridal wear.

Matthew Christopher
Matthew Christopher on left, 2016
Born (1976-03-16) March 16, 1976
Packwood, Iowa
EducationArt Institute of Chicago
Iowa State University
OccupationFashion designer
Spouse(s)David J. Marchi (m 2012; d 2020)

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, and started his own fashion label in 2002.[3]

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
  1. Aktar, Alev (October 8, 2014). "Iowa-born designer Matthew Christopher grows a hit NYC bridal line". New York Post. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  2. "Matthew Christopher Inc". Iowa State University. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  3. "Matthew Christopher Designer Wedding Gowns". Little White Dress Bridal Shop | Denver, Colorado's Best Designer Wedding Dresses and Accessories. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  4. "Kaley Cuoco wore Matthew's designer gown on The Wedding Ringer". Brides. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  5. "Matthew Christopher designs for Carli Lloyd's ESPY Dress". theknot.com. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  6. "Matthew's work with 'Orange is the new Black' star, Julie Lake". theknot.com. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  7. "Matthew Christopher's work appeared on Vanity Fair". Vanity Fair. 31 January 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  8. "BWW Exclusive: Designer Matthew Christopher Shows Off the Wedding Wardrobe of HONEYMOON IN VEGAS!". Broadway World. January 12, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  9. "Matthew Christopher's work featured on Say Yes To Dress". people.com. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
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