Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff has defended herself after her Real Housewives of New York City co-star Brynn Whitfield threw shade at her discounted designs.
On a recent episode of the Bravo series, Whitfield made a remark about how Minkoff's self-titled brand is stocked at Nordstrom Rack, which is known for selling labels at marked down prices.
After learning that Minkoff, 43, had left a party early to attend a fashion awards show, Whitfield snidely commented, 'Oh! I didn't know Nordstrom Rack gives out awards.'
Erin Lichy later told Minkoff about the shady remark, to which a stunned Minkoff replied, 'Oh wow, that's a good one.'
She continued, 'Listen, she doesn't have to like my stuff. That's fine. I built a $100 million company.'
Minkoff later called Whitfield's comments 'distasteful' while speaking to producers in her confessional.
'I think it's pretty distasteful for her to come for my career, or anything I've done, frankly,' she said.
'I'm not sure what she's done. It's like a little yap dog trying to bite you. I have been bit by real sharks. So, this is nothing to me.'
Minkoff founded her self-titled brand in 2005 with the help of her brother, Uri.
While it's been incredibly successful, Whitfield is correct in pointing out that the affordable label is indeed available at Nordstrom Rack.
According to Parade, one of her famous tote bags is currently on sale at the discounted price of $99 at the outlet.
Minkoff joined the Real Housewives of New York City this year for the show's 15th season.
Her background in Scientology has frustrated some viewers, who have taken to social media to call the star out for not sharing more about her religion.
Fans have been frustrated by Minkoff too, with one writing, 'Why can't we hear her talk about Scientology which is what everyone knows of her?'
Another wrote, 'Really need the girls to keep pressing Rebecca about Scientology. [I don't give a f**k] about whatever else she got to say.'
A third added, 'I need them to grill Rebecca Minkoff more about Scientology. You will not be on this show and just give us no comment.'
'Why is Rebecca Minkoff on this show? Because she doesn't really speak but when she does, it's weird,' added one.
