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United States Rebecca Minkoff is a fashion designer and entrepreneur, recognized for her accessible luxury handbags, apparel, and accessories, and for her advocacy in supporting female founders.
Rebecca Minkoff works with Global E to facilitate international shopping experiences.
Rebecca Minkoff partnered with Concept One for handbags as part of a shift to a licensing model.
Rebecca Minkoff partnered with Vida as part of a shift to a licensing model.
Rebecca Minkoff unveiled an exclusive apparel line for QVC, a capsule collection developed in collaboration with Rachael Barnard, offering accessible sizing and price points (almost everything under $100).
JCPenney launched an exclusive lineup from the Rebecca Minkoff luxury brand.
Rebecca Minkoff collaborated with Borrowed Earth Collaborative on 'Anthozoa', redefining architectural stone with bespoke panels.
Rebecca Minkoff co-founded the Female Founder Collective, a network of female-led businesses, and has partnered with SeedHer, a venture emerging from the collective.
Rebecca Minkoff is a valued partner of Hello Alice, a company that supports small businesses.
Minkoff partnered with The Women's March, launching a campaign to highlight their voices along with other key activists and influencers like Zosia Mamet and Gretchen Carlson, as part of her RM Superwomen initiative.
Rebecca Minkoff partnered with Resonance, a technology company that makes apparel, to launch a kid's collection without increasing a wasteful footprint by utilizing their on-demand, sustainable production methods.
Rebecca Minkoff established her fashion brand in 2005 alongside her brother, Uri Minkoff. Her initial entry into fashion occurred in 2001, when an “I Love New York” T-shirt she designed gained national attention after actress Jenna Elfman wore it on television. This unexpected exposure led to a significant influx of orders, which Minkoff managed by collaborating with an early e-commerce platform and dedicating proceeds to the Red Cross. This period laid the groundwork for her emerging design career.
The turning point for the Rebecca Minkoff brand came in 2005 with the creation of her first handbag, which became known as the “Morning After Bag.” This design, initially created for Jenna Elfman, gained popularity after being featured in Daily Candy, leading to widespread demand and solidifying her presence in the fashion accessories market. Recognizing the burgeoning potential, her brother, Uri Minkoff, joined the company, providing business and operational expertise that complemented Rebecca’s creative vision. The brand expanded its offerings to include footwear, jewelry, and accessories, establishing retail locations in major cities like New York and Los Angeles, and worldwide.
In addition to her design work, Rebecca Minkoff has been an active participant in industry organizations, including the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She has received accolades such as the Breakthrough Designer Award at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards in 2011. Demonstrating her commitment to empowering women in business, Minkoff co-founded the Female Founder Collective in 2018. This initiative aims to support women-led businesses through networking, education, and increased visibility, reflecting her broader engagement beyond fashion design. She also launched a sustainable children’s clothing line, collaborating with Resonance to minimize environmental impact through on-demand production methods. Rebecca Minkoff briefly appeared on The Real Housewives of New York City in 2024 for its fifteenth season.
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