GEORGINA GETTMAN PORTRAIT AND SAINTE MARIE DRESS PHOTOS COURTESY OF GEORGINA GETT MAN
Georgina Gettman’s passion for fine fabrics and fashion design was fostered by her parents, who imported beautiful European silks, laces and textiles to their Chula Vista store, Designer Fabric. Now, Gettman is carrying that spirit on with Sainte Marie, a fashion, home decor and full-service design showroom in Little Italy where she offers original womenswear crafted from heirloom fabrics she’s collected for the past two decades. Up next, she will make a splash with the launch of Sainte Marie’s debut swimwear line. Here, Gettman takes us inside her artistic world.
“Sara Elizabeth is a modern-day alchemist. Made in San Diego, her botanical skincare products are incredibly potent, natural, beautiful and, to put it simply, just work. Her cleanser contains four powerful illuminators—daisy blossom extract, licorice root extract, mulberry root extract and kojic acid.” saraelizabethskincare.com AMALFI COAST PHOTO BY MICHAEL BLOCK/PEXELS
“Upon returning from a sailing trip in Italy, I was inspired to learn how to sail in San Diego. I can’t wait to return to the Mediterranean to experience the romantic villages, from Naples to the Amalfi Coast.” GARDENING PHOTO BY DANIEL OBERG/UNSPLASH
“During the pandemic, I’ve literally learned how to ‘stop and smell the flowers.’ I use morning gardening as my meditation and opportunity to connect with the source.” COURTESY OF BRANDS
“Alanui’s Flowers Melting Pot cardigan is a staple for any wardrobe. Th is Western- Victorian-meets-beach-vibe fringed cardigan is the perfect sweater for Southern California—ideal for watching seaside sunsets and enjoying bonfires in Joshua Tree.” alanui.it COURTESY OF BRANDS
“Our plaid silk shantung dress is like wearing 1,000 butterflies all working together to weave the most uplifting garment; it’s a living entity!” @shopsaintemarie COURTESY OF BRANDS
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