The original Real Housewives series first premiered in March of 2006. Since then there have been Real Housewives series all around the country starring dozens of wealthy and well-connected women. Many of these women have combined their affluence with their newfound fame to create their own products and launch businesses.
From opening fashion boutiques to creating at-home workout programs to collaborating with billion-dollar brands, the housewives have created products that are not only reflective of the lifestyles they live on the series but that fans love.
SkinnyGirl Margarita
One of the very first women to create her own product while starring on a Real Housewives series was RHONY alumni Bethenny Frankel. Frankel was one of the original cast members of the series, which premiered in March of 2008. She then launched the brand Skinnygirl Cocktails in 2009 with just the classic Skinnygirl Margarita.
Since 2009, Skinnygirl Cocktails has expanded to include a wine collection, ready to serve cocktails and vodka. Skinnygirl also sells popcorn, sold dressings, and coffee, which are all perfect for binging the latest Real Housewives episodes.
ZenGem
Ashley Darby is one of the original housewives of The Real Housewives of Potomac series that premiered in 2016. In 2018, Darby launched a line of activewear that she described as inspirational wear for healthier human beings.
Each piece that she creates is designed with affirmations and positive words to inspire happiness in the wearers. ZenGem currently has a collection of unisex tops that are offered in a variety of prints and styles and are made from a soft blend of fabrics.
Envy By Melissa Gorga
Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Melissa Gorga has always been one of the most fashionable housewives of the franchise. Luckily for fans of the show, she decided to start her boutique in New Jersey in 2015.
Envy is a high-end store that sells items from up-and-coming designers that Gorga handpicks herself. The store also carries the Envy Gear Collection which is a line of cozy loungewear. Luckily for RHONJ fans across the country, Gorga also has a website where you can shop from the comfort of your own home.
LVP Sangria
In 2013, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Lisa Vanderpump launched LVP Sangria with her daughter Pandora and her son-in-law Jason. LVP Sangria currently comes in Red and Rośe. Fans of the Real Housewives franchise and its spinoff Vandermpup rules know that Vanderpump has been in the restaurant world for many years and trust her expertise.
While many fans long to visit one of her restaurants, they are often also excited to try her sangria because it's an opportunity to feel part of her world.
Embellished
Just this past year, Real Housewives of Potomac OG cast member Robyn Dixon launched her line of baseball caps and tees under the name Embellished. The hats are satin lined and come in a variety of fun prints.
The launch was so successful that the entire collection sold out just moments after Dixon first mentioned it on the show in October of 2020. Since then, Dixon has restocked all of the products multiple times and they continue to sell out every single time.
Beverly Beach By Dorit
Beverly Beach By Dorit is certainly one of the most interesting Real Housewives businesses to be born on the series. RHOBH star Dorit Kemsley was generous enough to show viewers the behind-the-scenes of creating her company. Beverly Beach currently overs an array of swimwear, lovingly named after her cast-mates and friends, as well as, coverups, accessories, athleisure, and bronzers.
Considering Kemsley’s status as one of the housewives with the most original style, it’s easy to understand how she could use her fashion-forward to create a successful brand.
Rinna Beauty
RHOBH star Lisa Rinna launched her beauty brand in late November of 2020. Rinna Beauty currently offers lipsticks, lip kits, and lip glosses in a variety of shoes. According to Rinna, she has been working on creating this bland for almost a decade. She also shared that she has been heavily involved in every aspect of creating the products.
What makes this particular housewife’s beauty brand so appealing is that Rinna created a product that suits what she is most famous for her lips.
AGELESS By Ramona
Ramona Singer from The Real Housewives of New York has always been recognized for looking much younger than her age. She is also applauded for her amazing skin.
In 2019, Singer launched her skincare line called Ageless by Ramona, which currently offers a skin renewal serum. Singer created this product with the help of a team of dermatologists The serum offers anti-aging benefits and helps protect the skin from pollution and prevents impurities.
Pampered By Porsha
In late 2018, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams launched Pampered by Porsha. Her new company offers bedding sets that include a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. Her sets come in fifteen different colors and six different sizes. The sheets are 180-thread-count and she even offers free shipping on all orders.
The Instagram account for the brand has almost fifty thousand followers and the posts on the account are filled with people commenting how much they love Porsha's bet sets.
Married To The Mob
Leah McSweeney is the latest housewife to join the popular RHONY series. From the very first episode she appeared on fans took a liking to her and their affection for her only grew deeper as the season progressed. Since viewers of the show were so fond of McSweeny they were happy to learn that they could support her clothing company Married To The Mob.
McSweeny’s clothing line consists of activewear, printed T-Shirts, trendy sweatsuits, and accessories. Married To The Mob has also done several collaborations with other brands and designers