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United States Leah McSweeney is a fashion designer and television personality known for founding the women's streetwear line Married to the Mob and her role on 'The Real Housewives of New York City'.
Leah McSweeney founded the women's streetwear line Married to the Mob in 2004, which is dedicated to empowering women and representing the voice of the modern woman. The brand has seen collaborations with numerous other brands and designers over its history.
Married to the Mob collaborated with Fila. This partnership follows previous collaborations MTTM had with other notable brands in fashion and streetwear.
Married to the Mob previously collaborated with Nike. Leah McSweeney designed a Nike Dunk High, which was released in 2008 and was inspired by a tweed Chanel boot.
Married to the Mob has collaborated with Burton.
Married to the Mob has collaborated with Lacoste.
Married to the Mob collaborated with Lugz. Leah McSweeney had prior experience with Lugz, having assisted on a Funkmaster Flex's Lugz shoot earlier in her career.
Married to the Mob collaborated with the German accessory brand MCM. Leah McSweeney was working with luxury brands like MCM before such collaborations became common in streetwear.
Married to the Mob collaborated with David Yurman. Leah McSweeney was working with luxury brands like David Yurman before such collaborations became common in streetwear.
Married to the Mob collaborated with Kangol, producing a cashmere 'beanie' cap early in MTTM's history.
Married to the Mob collaborated with artist Kaws, releasing a two-piece graphic swimsuit (bikini) in 2006, featuring KAWS' Companion character's hands. A second style, black and gold with a rattlesnake motif, was released in 2007.
Married to the Mob collaborated with the French boutique Colette, resulting in a limited-edition Reebok lip-print sneaker.
Married to the Mob partnered with Reebok, creating a limited-edition lip-print sneaker.
Married to the Mob collaborated with French graffiti artist Fafi.
Married to the Mob collaborated with Krink.
Married to the Mob collaborated with Jessy "Nite Rider" Kennedy.
Married to the Mob has worked with Bearbrick.
Married to the Mob has worked with G-Shock.
Leah McSweeney made a strategic business decision to sell Married to the Mob products exclusively through Zumiez, streamlining operations and reducing overhead.
Leah Christine McSweeney was born on August 27, 1982, in Manhattan, New York, and raised in an Irish-Italian family. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart Catholic all-girls school on the Upper East Side. After being expelled at age 15, her family relocated to Newtown, Connecticut. In 2002, McSweeney was involved in a physical altercation with the New York Police Department, sustaining injuries. The $75,000 settlement she received from this incident was instrumental in funding the launch of her fashion label.
In 2004, Leah McSweeney established Married to the Mob (MTTM), a women’s streetwear brand. Initially, she co-founded the brand, with her partner departing a year later. MTTM gained recognition for its distinctive graphic T-shirts, often incorporating feminist themes. The brand developed a significant presence in the streetwear community, collaborating with various designers and companies. These collaborations contributed to the brand’s visibility and establishment within the fashion industry.
Her career expanded into television with an appearance on ‘The Millionaire Matchmaker’ in 2010. In 2019, McSweeney joined the cast of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’, a role she held from 2020 to 2021. She also participated in ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’ in 2023. Beyond fashion and reality television, McSweeney has been involved in other media projects, including co-hosting the podcast ‘Improper Etiquette’ and writing an advice column for ‘Penthouse’ magazine. She launched ‘The Leah McSweeney Show’ podcast in March 2023, featuring interviews with various public figures.
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