Age, Biography and Wiki
Ruth Chapman (Ruth Elizabeth Chapman) was born on 1 December, 1961 in United Kingdom, is a British fashion entrepreneur (born 1961). Discover Ruth Chapman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
Ruth Elizabeth Chapman |
| Occupation |
Businessperson |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
1 December, 1961 |
| Birthday |
1 December |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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She is a member of famous Businessperson with the age 63 years old group. She one of the Richest Businessperson who was born in United Kingdom.
Ruth Chapman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Ruth Chapman height not available right now. We will update Ruth Chapman's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Ruth Chapman's Husband?
Her husband is Tom Chapman (entrepreneur)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Tom Chapman (entrepreneur) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Ruth Chapman Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ruth Chapman worth at the age of 63 years old? Ruth Chapman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessperson. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ruth Chapman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net worth |
GB£455 million (Sunday Times Rich List, 2019) |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessperson |
Ruth Chapman Social Network
Timeline
Ruth Elizabeth Chapman (born December 1961 ) is co-founder and former co-CEO of luxury fashion retailer MATCHESFASHION.COM.
Born on the Wirral, Chapman attended West Kirby Grammar School for Girls.
While growing up, Chapman said she was always interested in fashion and the "power of clothes".
She was influenced by her mother, stepmother, and grandmother and, as a teenager, spent the weekends rifling through fashion thrift stores.
After leaving school, Chapman went on to work at fashion brand Jaeger, department store Harrods, and a video production company.
At the age of 21, Chapman met Tom Chapman, who convinced her to leave her job to help him run a fashion boutique.
Ruth and Tom Chapman co-founded MATCHESFASHION.COM as a single brick-and-mortar fashion store in Wimbledon, London in 1987.
The couple expanded the luxury fashion chain to 14 stores in London, including launching franchise stores for MaxMara and Diane von Furstenberg.
Chapman was known in the industry for working with new and up-and-coming talent, and has said that "discovering" new designers was key to the business' early success.
In 2007, the couple launched the MATCHESFASHION.COM website, which Chapman has called a "seismic moment" for the business.
From the launch of the website, the business grew at up to 100 percent per year.
The company now stocks over 450 brands shipping to 176 countries, making 95 percent of sales online.
In 2012, the Chapmans raised £20 million in venture capital from SEP and Highland Capital Partners.
The company also launched in-house label Raey.
Between 2013 and 2017, Chapman sat on the British Fashion Council's NEWGEN selection panel to find new UK fashion talent.
Married to Tom Chapman, the couple have three children.
They have properties in London and Los Angeles, and have two dogs.
Chapman supported The Telegraph's Women Mean Business campaign which aimed to close the finance gap between female and male entrepreneurs.
Chapman is a Patron of The Prince's Trust's Women Supporting Women campaign.
In 2015, Ruth and Tom Chapman stepped down as co-CEO of MATCHESFASHION.COM to become joint chairmen.
In 2017, Apax Partners acquired MATCHESFASHION.COM in a deal that valued the company at more than $1 billion.
The couple retain a minority stake in the business.
In 2017, Chapman joined the jury of the ANDAM fashion award.
In 2017, Ruth and Tom Chapman received the Drapers Award for Lifetime Achievement.
In 2018, Chapman was shortlisted for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award.
Ruth and Tom Chapman were both appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to the international fashion retail industry.
