Margaret Josephs

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Margaret Josephs
Born (1967-04-09) April 9, 1967 (age 57)
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
EducationFashion Institute of Technology
OccupationFashion designer
Websitewww.macbethcollection.com

Margaret Josephs (born April 9, 1967) is an American fashion designer, entrepreneur and television lifestyle expert. She is the owner, founder and designer of a lifestyle brand called Macbeth Collection. Her business includes fashion, beauty, tech and various other accessories and is known for its vibrant colors and unique prints.

Early Life & Education

Josephs was raised in Westchester, New York. She graduated from FIT with a degree in fashion design. Afterwards, she worked in New York's Garment Center as a dress designer.[1] While working here, she was inspired by the prints and fabrics she worked with which later influenced her own line. After the birth of her son, she decided to establish her own line of decoupage home accessories.[2]

Josephs launched Macbeth Collection in 1999 after realizing the popularity of her decoupage metal buckets and accessories. It has successfully transitioned into a lifestyle brand including tech, clothing and fashion accessories over the last five years.

Personal life

Josephs currently resides in Tenafly, New Jersey and her stylish home has been featured in many publications, such as 201 Magazine.[3] Margaret Josephs married her first husband Jan Josephs in New York City. They had one son together and Jan Josephs had three children from a previous marriage. She is now married to her second husband and is a highly acclaimed television lifestyle expert.[4][5]

Awards & Honors

  • Country Living Entrepreneur of the Year, 2007[6][7]
  • Honorary Judge on the panel of Country Living Entrepreneur of the Year, 2008[8]

External links

References

  1. ^ "Macbeth Collection Website". Macbeth Collection. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  2. ^ Parija Kavilanz (May 13, 2012). "A Cluttered House Paid Off". CNN Money. CNN. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  3. ^ Brooke Perry (September 2014). "(201)". (201) Magazine (September 2014). North Jersey: North Jersey Media Group: 84–92. EAN 071896477504. Retrieved 26 June 2015. The Macbeth Collection's Margaret Josephs infuses her Tenafly home with edgy, eclectic style
  4. ^ How To Deal With Being The Second Wife Of A Man – Jacque Reid Discusses With Lifestyle Expert. The Tom Joyner Morning Show. New York City. May 22, 2015. Black America Web. Retrieved 26 June 2015. {{cite serial}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |season=, |transcripturl=, and |transcript= (help)
  5. ^ Secrets Of The Second Wife. Better Show. New York City. June 26, 2015. Better TV. Retrieved 26 June 2015. {{cite serial}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |season=, |transcripturl=, and |transcript= (help)
  6. ^ Bethany Lyttle (May 17, 2007). "Margaret Josephs, the MacBeth Collection". Country Living. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  7. ^ Bethany Lyttle (July 25, 2008). "The 2007 Country Living Women Entrepreneurs". Country Living. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  8. ^ Dawn Reiss (June 3, 2009). "Entrepreneur throws hats in ring". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 26 June 2015.