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From fashion to ‘RHONY’: How Rebecca Minkoff built a $100 million empire

From fashion to ‘RHONY’: How Rebecca Minkoff built a 0 million empire

Fresh off ‘RHONY’ Season 15, Rebecca Minkoff’s brand offers luxury bags, accessories, shoes and more

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff is a fashion designer and co-owner of a global brand known for luxury handbags, accessories, shoes and clothing. In 2005, he founded a $100 million fashion brand with his brother Uri Minkoff.

Born on December 11, 1980, Rebecca Minkoff has been passionate about fashion since her childhood, having worked in the costume department of her high school. moved out at 18 new York City followed her dream and enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He invested his savings into starting his own business and in 2001 designed the iconic ‘I Love New York’ t-shirt as part of a five-piece capsule collection. In 2005, he expanded his business by designing his first bag named after himself. ‘Morning After Bag’ (MAB). The fashion designer introduced his first ready-to-wear collection in 2009, following the success of his T-shirt and iconic bag. Rebecca has expanded her business empire to the global market with a wide range of clothing, bags, shoes, jewellery. and accessories. She also founded the Female Founders Collective, a non-profit organization, in September 2018 to root out female businesswomen.

‘RHONY’ Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff is a fashion designer (Instagram/@rebeccaminkoff)

How many children does ‘RHONY’ Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff have?

In addition to being a successful businesswoman ‘RHONY’ Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff is also a mother of four. Rebecca married the love of her life, Gavin Bellour, in Tuscany in June 2009. The couple welcomed their first son, Luca Shai, in 2011, and his younger sister, Bowie Lou, in 2014.

Rebecca and Gavin expanded their family and welcomed their third child and second son, Nico Valentine, in 2018. In 2023, the couple welcomed their fourth child, a son named Leonardo Scout. The maternity clothes the Bravo star wore during the arrival of her fourth child were the talk of the town.

‘RHONY’ season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff and Gavin Bellour share four children (Instagram/@gavinbellour)

Rebecca Minkoff’s husband Gavin Bellour wrote a sweet tribute on their 15th anniversary

‘RHONY’ season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff She recently received a sweet anniversary gift from husband Gavin Bellour on their 15th anniversary. He shared a series of throwback photos capturing sweet moments with Rebecca and wrote“When we look at our wedding, 15 years seems completely incomprehensible. Undoable. Unsurmountable.”

She added: “I wouldn’t say it went by fast, but it flew by. All the wonderful things we did together (creating four amazing people, sharing a million adventures big and small, etc.).” Gavin also claimed that he wanted to make the Bravo show star laugh because it was her favorite activity.”

Does ‘RHONY’ Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff practice Scientology?

‘RHONY’ Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff previously admitted that she practices both Scientology and Judaism. In an interview with New York Times, He described his approach as “more of a personal development philosophy.” He attempted to clear up misinformation about the practice, claiming: “I think there’s a lot of confusion when people hear the word ‘religion’, you immediately hear me praying to L Ron Hubbard.”

He explained: “I’ve been studying, taking classes and that’s about it, it’s kept me focused. I don’t have all the answers. It’s been a place for me to go and get some answers when I need some answers.” The Church of Scientology has always remained a source of controversy, with headlines revolving around allegations of abuse and potential illegal practices. Rebecca has already been embroiled in controversy and is expected to address her involvement in Scientology on: bravo show.

‘RHONY’ Season 15 star Rebecca Minkoff admits to practicing both Scientology and Judaism (@rebeccaminkoff/Instagram)

Season 15 of ‘RHONY’ will air on Tuesday, October 1 at 9pm ET on Bravo.