Even though I adore observing affluent women quarrel over trivial matters, I must confess that by the conclusion of last season, I felt somewhat exhausted by RHONY conflict—which is why the arrival of two fresh cast members this season was so invigorating. “Friend of the Housewives” Rebecca Minkoff brings an amusing touch, if only because I’m intrigued to comprehend what fuels a Jewish-Scientologist accessories designer (interesting tidbit: I once attempted to commission a story on Minkoff’s then-obscure Scientology during my tenure as an editor at a now-closed fashion and art publication, but was advised that our parent company’s legal team wouldn’t be capable of protecting the freelance writer from potential litigation if it was published), yet the new RHONY member who has truly captured my affection is one Ms. Racquel Chevremont: curator, art collector, former model, parent of two, and a culturally significant lesbian.
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Dec, Sun, 2023