Ruth Chapman

CEO, Matchesfashion

Ruth Chapman is joint CEO of matchesfashion.com. Having founded the company over 25 years ago with her husband Tom Chapman, the company has since grown into a global luxury shopping destination for men and women, bringing together a modern edit of over 400 established and emerging designers – from Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Chloé, and Isabel Marant to Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Max Mara.

matchesfashion.com can be experienced online, in one of its 11 London stores and at No.23, its private-shopping townhouse. The company delivers to over 190 countries and offers 24/7 advice through MyStylist, its dedicated fashion-concierge team.

As a long-term supporter of young design talent, Ruth sits on the British Fashion Council NEWGEN selection panel.

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Ruth has mentored…

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

The Ministry of Stories is a creative writing and mentoring centre for young people in east London and the org behind Hoxton Monster Supplies, purveyors of quality goods for monsters of every kind, established 1818.

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
Difficult Conversations
Kauser Bags

Very Helpful! Ruth was so enthusiastic about the charity Hoxton Street Monster Supplies exists to support. We think the charity is great too, and her advice will hopefully enable the charity to benefit from greater sales of HSMS goods.”

Emily Murdoch, Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

Ruth has mentored…

Difficult Conversations

Difficult Conversations communications training workshops help healthcare professionals deliver bad news.

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
Difficult Conversations
Kauser Bags

A brilliant use of 1 hour! Ruth was extremely helpful, offering both structured and innovative tips for Difficult Conversations to successfully grow.”

Dr Catherine Millington-Sanders, Founder or Difficult Conversations

Ruth has mentored…

Kauser Bags

As well as creating beautiful handbags, we are committed to fair wages and using local artists and designers in many developing countries to continue developing their lines. Helping women empower women.