Rebecca Minkoff (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 1 January 2005 in New York City, United States |
| Founder | Rebecca Minkoff, Uri Minkoff |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Handbags, footwear, jewelry, accessories |
| Website | www |
Rebecca Minkoff is a U.S.-based fashion label launched in 2005 by siblings Rebecca and Uri Minkoff in New York City. The company maintains retail locations in prominent cities such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Korea, and its merchandise is available through more than 900 retailers globally. Its offerings encompass handbags, footwear, jewelry, and various accessories.
History
Rebecca Minkoff started her design career in 2001, attracting nationwide recognition when actress Jenna Elfman wore her "I Love New York" T-shirt during an appearance on the Jay Leno show. The brand was officially incorporated in 2005 by Rebecca alongside her brother Uri Minkoff, who contributed expertise from his background in healthcare and technology startups. Since its inception, the label has grown internationally and received honors including the Breakthrough Designer Award from the Accessories Council Excellence Awards. Additionally, it holds membership in the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Rebecca was appointed to the New York State Council on Women and Girls.
The company broadened its retail footprint by opening stores in Chicago and on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, with a focus on appealing to millennial consumers. In 2018, the brand transitioned away from New York Fashion Week to introduce RM Superwomen, a social initiative inspired by the 2018 Women's March. RM Superwomen is dedicated to empowering women worldwide through events and dialogues featuring activists and public figures such as Zosia Mamet and Gretchen Carlson.
Personal life
Rebecca Minkoff has been affiliated with the Church of Scientology throughout her life and was raised within both Jewish traditions and Scientology. In 2024, she joined The Real Housewives of New York City during its fifteenth season as a friend of the housewives but departed after one season in 2025.
Awards
- 2009 New York Moves Power Women
- 2010 Inducted into The Council of Fashion Designers of America
- 2011 Accessories Council Breakthrough Designer Award
- 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist
- 2015 Fashion 2.0 Awards for Best Interactive Retail & Top Innovator