RHONJ: How Margaret Josephs Earned Millions With Macbeth Collection
Margaret Josephs from The Real Housewives of New Jersey is one of the most successful housewives on the show, and her Macbeth Collection is a big part of the reason why. Fans were introduced to Margaret on RHONJ season 8, as a spunky blond woman known for her pigtails. She raised eyebrows for having an affair with her now-husband Joe Benigno while she was married to her then-husband, Jan Josephs. However, she had no qualms about sharing her past, and fans appreciated her honesty, even though she got criticized for what she did.
For most of her life, Margaret, 54, has been involved in the fashion industry. She attended FIT and graduated with a degree in fashion design. Afterward, she worked as a dress designer in New York City's garment center. She loved working with all of the prints and fabrics, and this experience later inspired her to launch her own line of decoupage home accessories. Her products were so popular that Margaret decided to branch out and sell a wider variety of merchandise. Margaret formed her business Macbeth Collection in 1999, following the birth of her son.
According to the official Macbeth Collection website, the company sells a range of products, such as makeup bags, luggage, office accessories, organizational supplies, and even pet products. The products’ designs are eye-catching and colorful, with enough variety to suit many consumers' tastes. Margaret describes Macbeth Collection as a “global lifestyle brand,” known for its “bold prints and whimsical detailing.” The company is hugely successful and boasts a presence in over 6,000 department and specialty stores, including Target and Kohl’s. Margaret believes that people deserve “luxury for less,” so she offers products that most people consider affordable.
In 2018, Margaret experienced legal problems when Vineyard Vines sued her for copyright infringement. Although that issue wasn't nearly as bad as fellow RHONJ star Teresa Giudice's legal woes, it was a setback for her business. Margaret settled with the company and needed to pay them over $500,000. Still, it didn’t deter the businesswoman. who continued to grow her business. Along with Macbeth Collection, Margaret founded Candie Couture, which sells items such as makeup brushes. Margaret also hosts her podcast, Caviar Dreams Tuna Fish Budget with her creative director, Lexi Barbuto. During the show, the two women give advice to fans on how to achieve their dreams. In 2021, Margaret released her book Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget: How to Survive in Business and Life.
There is speculation that Margaret is the wealthiest RHONJ star. However, fans love how down-to-earth she is, as she doesn’t flaunt her wealth. She has been in the process of renovating her house for several years and has complained that while her husband Joe is a contractor, he is slow in terms of working on their own house. Margaret chronicled the journey on her website margaretjosephs.com, sharing before and after pictures for her fans. With so many successful businesses and endeavors, Margaret is an inspiration to The Real Housewives of New Jersey fans.