Margaret Josephs
Margaret Josephs | |
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| Born | April 9, 1967 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, entrepreneur, television personality |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Founder of Macbeth Collection, cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey |
Margaret Katona Josephs (born April 9, 1967) is an American fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality. She established and designs for the lifestyle brand Macbeth Collection and has appeared as a primary cast member on Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey starting with its eighth season in 2017.
Early life and education
Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to parents who immigrated from Hungary, Josephs was raised in Mahopac, New York. She earned her degree in fashion design from the FIT. Following graduation, she worked as a dress designer in New York's Garment Center, where the prints and textiles influenced her eventual product line. After becoming a mother, she introduced her own collection of decoupage home decor items.
Career
Founded in 1999 by Josephs, Macbeth Collection began with a focus on decoupage metal buckets and related accessories. Over time, the brand expanded into a comprehensive lifestyle company that includes technology gadgets, apparel, and fashion accessories. Women's Wear Daily reported that Macbeth Collection was involved in a copyright infringement dispute with Vineyard Vines.
Josephs joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey during its eighth season in August 2017; the season premiered on October 4, 2017.
Personal life
Currently residing in Englewood, New Jersey, Josephs previously lived in nearby Tenafly, where her residence was featured in publications such as 201 Magazine. She wed her first husband, Jan Josephs, in New York City; together they have one son, and Jan had three children from an earlier marriage. She is now married to her second spouse, Joe Benigno.
Awards and honors
- Country Living Entrepreneur of the Year, 2007
- Honorary Judge for the Country Living Entrepreneur of the Year competition, 2008