You really have to take this big reality participant’s words with a grain (or perhaps a pound) of salt. My issue is not that she is the face of a recently relocated retail store because they could not afford the rent. My problem is that she pretends it is her store. I admit actually liking the merchandise quite a bit, but the deal she has is either a small percentage of profits and/or a payment for advertising the shop.
The straw that broke the camel’s back for me was when her cast mates were acting as if she had opened a new store. As my spies tell it. It is a postage stamp size pop up shop for the summer. Many other people on her series have done pop up shops, mostly of their own personal clothes, this pop shop appears to be overstock from the brick and mortar shop she is the face of.
So once again, this reality show personality will make some money for drawing attention to the pop up, but it is in fact just another pop up. She’s not in the retail business, or the online business. It won’t make a dent in her wallet. It is pocket change.
I honestly don’t know why she bothers with this shit unless she is actually trying to help a friend, because she has a Most Favored Nation clause in her contract and is paid just a smidge under$100K per episode for her reality show. She should be set for life, but she needs an accountant who makes sure she pays her taxes. And she needs to watch her spending and pay off her debts.
The bottom line is she has yet to open a store. Not a boutique, not a carpet store, not a furniture store, not a store in Atlantic City. This person does not own a store anywhere.
Sonja?
I’m thinking Nene Leakes.
Is Nene “should be set for life” … maybe Kyle
Melissa Gorga comes to mind…
Me too
Raasteada
Rasheeda’s store is hers, her whole family works there.
aaaaaaand for some reason TT doesn’t really touch LAHH
First thought was Melissa Gorga, but 100K an episode seems steep for her. And her store appears to still be going, because there are a bunch of fairly new photos of it on Instagram.
I was thinking Melissa initially as well…
That and Melissa wouldn’t have that clause in her contract either.
Nene! Maybe it’s a storyline for RHOA? Aside from Kandi does anyone else have anything going on?
No ! It’s gonna be a snooze fest
I thought of Kyle right way but when TT talked about the contract clause, it has to be Nene.
NeNe Leakes for a $1000.00
Kyle Richards?
Kyle is my guess too. Wasn’t there an “opening” of a NYC branch of that by Alene store this season?
Oooh yup didn’t think of that
Yes there sure was!!
I thought Kyle as well!
Thought it was Kyle too. Never crazy about the clothes sold especially the “fake” fur coats during the NYC trip. The cast went crazy over them but I thought they looked cheap. Or at least cast off material from the Jim Henson workshop. But maybe I don’t have BH fashion sense
IKR? They looked off.
Back to the coats. I’m not trying be sassy towards the young designer but did anyone think the multicolored coat look like a costume from Jesus Christ, Superstar
It sure looked like SOMETHING. Something I wouldn’t wear
Kyle Richards is extremely secure financially, and does not need assistance in financial planning.
Mauricio is co- founder/CEO of The Agency real estate, one the highest grossing private real estate companies in California.
and Kyle has never had tax issues…so we need a list of all the HW tax evaders?
It’s Nene who has that type of clause in her contract and Nene and Gregg had to get divorced over tax issues, so I’d say it’s about Nene.
Anyone know who is Arlene associated with Kyle’s clothes? Maybe she negotiated a $100,000 per episode because she got (I think) the ball rolling regarding casting for BH. I maybe be so wrong with theory
I’m thinking Kyle.
Nene. Cast recently went to Miami for her store opening. Plus 100K/episode hint.
I feel like TT said the groups was in Miami for NeNe’s opening but Kenya couldn’t join. I know I read it somewhere and this is the only place I read about the Reality shows!
nene of course
My guess is NeNe Leakes, cast of RHOA, was just in Miami, celebrating the grand opening of her store.
I’m sorry. I think my fever must have spiked again. I read the title and all I can hear is Tanisha from Bad Girls Club threatening to pop off all the time!
lol
I will guess Melissa Gorga because of the mention of Atlantic City.
Tanisha was the best! My husband and I still jokingly say “pop off!” to each other.
I think the blind item is Kyle. Her NYC location recently sudddenly closed and moved to a smaller, shared space location.
Nene sold t-shirts in Atlantic City.
Has to be Nene. Saw something on her Twitter about a pop up
Definitely Kyle. He’d new shop is in the back of a shoe store.
Her!!!!!
Kyle never had any financial issues and I don’t think she has the type of contract that TT is talking about. It has to be Nene. They just went somewhere for the opening of her new store, which could be the pop up TT is talking about.
NeeNee my guess with pay per episode
Not Kyle. She has three stores and was very upfront about her partner with the first store. Not Melissa. She has legal issue with selling fake designer handbags. Sheree just announce is is designing rugs, instead of lifestyle joggers. Yes, She by Sheree has been regarded, again. It must be Mrs. Leaks. The woman IG and tweet about the Atlanta and Miami stores like her life depends on getting those coins. The salary match her rumored pay per episode. Pop up shop? Not real owner? She ain’t lying, when says the thirst is real. Or, in her case the hustle is real.
Rebranded, not regarded. Damn auto correct.
Not Kyle, moving to a smaller store is just good business for that area.
Her husband is super wealthy, this couple has seemed financially secure since forever.
The contact clause should tip everyone off. It’s clearly NeNe
I agree, “most favored nation”, back taxes and pay per episode…NeNe.
Curious why she’s doing any pop up or storefront retail. If it’s for a friend, that’s very kind of her. Is it to keep a foot in the fashion industry after “Fashion Police” was canceled? If she’s kinda the face of said establishment does it give her more SM presence? Does she still have a QVC/HSN clothing line? I don’t know, free clothes? Story line?
When you (Ne)ed (Ne)ed to pop off.
I know am right with this one. It’s Nene Leakes for sure. I remember a few years ago, Nene was looking to open a store in Atlantic City but that went to Neverland. I am surprised none of her cast mates ever brought that up, a pack of Nene’s minions.
Ok so nene is trying to get her coins. Last time we were hating because she couldn’t afford her home. Now she’s promoting a store to get paid and we’re still hating? Where’s the crime? If Kenya was doing this everyone here would LOVE it. ??
Absolutely nothing wrong with hustling to stay in the black. We all just joining in the conversation of figuring out the mystery. Calm down. It is probably not your girl, Nene.
Lol it absolutely is her girl Nene. As much as we all l9ve Kenya, if it were her the response would be the same.
Everyone loves Kenya? I must have missed that memo!
You sound so hurt. Don’t make this about Kenya. She would never be caught wearing such ugly pieces, putting her face behind such trash.
Linethia Leakes come on down, your number has been called.
At first I thought you wrote “Nene Leakes! Come on down. You’re the next contestant on the Price is Right”
Lol I played off the words from The Price is Right. I imagined a TT bingo night lol.
I’ll bring the party mix
Nene!!!
However, this makes absolutely no sense!
If she doesn’t own them then who does? ??♂️
I suck at blinds
my crossed fingers – Dorit
Yes samael! I thought that too when I read the part “or perhaps a pound”.
Dorit is not paid $100,000 per episode and would not have a “most favored nation” clause.
True. I’m thinking it’s NeNe now, especially thinking of the money per episode part.
Nene
Given the Most Favored Nation status, the salary, and the RHOA going to Miami to “celebrate “Nene’s” new store, it must be Nene. The clothes she sold on one of the TV shopping channels were HIDEOUS and looked CHEAP.
Naturally, this is Nene. I was expecting spangly, shoulderless muumuus, but I actually like what I have seen. There is a black and white number she is wearing in her insta with the RHOA ladies that I would kill.
Are you talking about the outfit with the black strips going every direction, but the same direction? Some of the clothes are cute and I would wear them, but there are some pieces that make me be suspicious of the quality. Is it me or have y’all notice some of these housewives copy each other on business idea? I guess clothing is the next thing to bottling liquor or wine. Brani of RHOD has her Brandiland site.
Kyle never entered my mind… but I’m pretty sure this blind is Nene… remember a couple of years ago there was a story about her allegedly looking for a store space in AC? The last comment is what made my mind up.
It’s Nene. The clothing she promotes is hideous just like her loud mouth and personality. That shop will never get a dime from me.
Sheree from RHOA. Her new luxury/affordable rugs.
My vote is for Kyle.
Kyle was specifically pushing her “new pop-up shop for the summer.” Were the others?
I assumed it is Nene, but the Kyle suggestions are intriguing.
Now that I think of it, Kyle should not have to worry about saving for the future, making sure taxes are paid — her husband makes lots of money. It’s Nene.
Nene for sure, most of the RHOA have been congratulating her on the Swagg Boutique pop-ups on Insta, think they filmed in Miami for one of them and its been consistently reported she’s just the ‘face’ of the brand. Didn’t she do a Rinna and front a QVC collection too?
If I was going to spend some *Erika voice* caaaaaash at a HWs business, I’d prefer to go to one of their restaurants – GIMME DA FOOD! ?
Nene, because she has a prob with the taxman, as well.
Landon
It’s NeNe, TT told us about that “Most Favored Nation” clause that NeNe wanted so Kim couldn’t make more money than her. (Hard to forget, but that’s so NeNe, lol)
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For naive people like myself, I appreciate all and any information about the truth. Getting it can’t be easy. Just wanted to say that. ?
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That’s Nene I remember the Atlantic city boutique rumor from back in the day..
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Nene. I doubt Kyle needs to worry about money or taking care of debt.
Nor does she seem dumb enough to not pay her taxes.
I didn’t read all the comments above. But I think it might be Kyle. Didn’t her store in New York City Shut down and move to a smaller space? But then Nene kind of makes sense to.
Melissa Gorga, Kyle Richards or Nene Leeks are my guesses.
I’m thinking Kyle. She seems to be the only one “set for life” financially. And the other housewives don’t seem nearly as well off as they would like us to think.
Swagg is an LLC and she may be a partner but she isn’t the sole owner it an owner at all, it so I’ll guess NeNe.
Nene moose Leakes
This is the only way that store would turn a profit. Otherwise nobody would go there. But I have seen for my own eyes her and her family be very involved in the behind the scenes activities. But truthfully I don’t think it makes any money.
Nene.
Whole cast, minus Kenya, was in Florida at her “store opening” last month.
TT has explained Nene’s salary to us in other posts….
I am a good student, I pay attention ..
It’s Nene. The store was in buckhead and it closed.
Swagg is selling at a pop up at the women’s expo.
Most Favored Nation was a dead giveaway.
I don’t know why she is so invested in that business deal anyway. Maybe it’s a energy-cheap way of branding herself as more of a fashion icon. I don’t know though. I’d be more impressed if she ACTUALLY opened up a place or partnered with someone. Kind of like how Kyle did.
I remember TT mentioning Nene having a favorite nation in her contact and she mentioned Nene a few weeks ago in regards to a store…
I have a store and saw Nene at the last NYC apparel show. Just fyi.