'Georgina Chapman is moving on her with her Marchesa label in the wake of the sexual assault allegations against her soon-to-be ex-husband Harvey Weinstein, but its unclear if the brand will be able to survive the scandal.The 41-year-old designer and her partner Keren Craig quietly released 38 lookbook photos of their Marchesa and Marchesa Notte pre-fall 2018 collections this week amid reports that Chapman and Weinstein have reached a multi-million dollar divorce settlement.Although Chapman appears to be back to business, Women\'s Wear Daily reports the brand didn\'t hold press appointments for the Marchesa and Marchesa Notte collections like fashion labels traditionally do.Marchesa describes its latest collection as a visit to a \'nocturnal garden party, boasting dramatic silhouettes and colors,\' while Notte was inspired by the \'vibrant, tropical fantasy that was the kingdom of Hawaii and their last crown princess, Ka’iulani.\' The label released photos of the collection on Instagram this week, and the whimsical designs attracted positive comments from fans.Although some have argued that Chapman is complicit in her estranged husband\'s actions, the posts appear to be suspiciously free negative commentary.Shorty after the first allegations against Weinstein emerged in October, Chapman announced that she had left the disgraced movie mogul who funded her company and reportedly bullied A-list actresses into wearing her designs on the red carpet.It\'s unclear how much money Chapman will get in the divorce, but reports suggest they have reached a settlement and she will get custody of their two children.The prenuptial agreement she signed would reportedly pay her out between $15 and $20 million after 10 years of marriage, in addition to the child support she stands to receive for their seven-year-old daughter India and four-year-old son Dashiell.Although Chapman and Craig are continuing with the label, it is difficult to predict how much support Marchesa will receive in the upcoming months.After the scandal broke three months ago, WWD asked retailers whether they would continue to support Marchesa.While several bridal stores and major retailers said they would, only Linda Fargo from Bergdorf Goodman was willing to go on record to say that she hopes to continue support for the label in the future.If the red carpet at this year\'s Golden Globes is any indication, the sexual harassment and assault allegations against Weinstein may have ruined Chapman\'s fashion label for good.For the first time in years, Chapman\'s high-end brand is thought to have failed to make an appearance at the star-studded event, with not one single A-list star on the red carpet choosing to wear one of her designs - a telling sign of what may be to come for her and her business.It no doubt came as a bitter - but likely unsurprising - blow for the entrepreneur, who has enjoyed over a decade as one of award season\'s most coveted designers, with dozens of stars happily modeling her intricate'
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