The 44-year-old fashion designer, who joined the Bravo show last year as a friend of the cast, called “2025 … a new beginning.”

The 'RHONY' season 16 cast will reportedly return to Bravo without designer Rebecca Minkoff, who starred as a "friend" on season 15.

Minkoff joined the franchise in Season 15 in a “friend of” role, meaning she was only recurring and not a full-time cast member. The entrepreneur seemed to struggle with confrontation, especially when her co-stars questioned her Scientology beliefs.

It’s a case of one-and-done for Rebecca Minkoff, who has announced she is leaving Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City after filming just one season of the long-running reality series. The handbag designer revealed the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday night (February 4) following the conclusion of the show’s 15th season,

Rebecca Minkoff ’s time on The Real Housewives of New York City has come to an end. Minkoff, 42, took to Instagram on Tuesday, February 4 — the same night in which part two of the season 15 RHONY reunion was aired by Bravo — to announce her departure from the reality series after just one season.

Rebecca Minkoff announces a new beginning in 2025. She highlights her decision to focus more on her family, business, and projects like her podcast, a

"I am truly grateful for the experience, the friendships and the fans that have been part of this RHONY chapter," the fashion designer said

The rapper and his wife, Bianca Censori, immediately exited the ceremony before Swift arrived. Just days after making a red-carpet appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Bianca Censori has seemingly done a complete 180 with her style.

Rebecca Minkoff is leaving The Real Housewives of New York City after one season, she confirmed in a statement on February 4. The fashion designer joined the RHONY crew, which also includes Erin Lichy,