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What is Rachel Zoe’s Net Worth?
Rachel Zoe is a well-known American fashion stylist, designer, and businesswoman with a net worth of $30 million dollars. She gained fame from the Bravo reality television series “The Rachel Zoe Project” from 2008 to 2013. Zoe has authored books on fashion and style and is famous for her work with A-list clients. She is also the CEO of Zoe Digital Media, Inc.
Zoe, along with Nicole Richie, popularized the ‘boho-chic’ style, which includes loose-fitting dresses and shirts, oversized jewelry, and a slim frame.
Rachel Zoe’s Background and Career
Rachel Zoe was born in 1971 in New York City and raised in Millburn, New Jersey. After graduating from Millburn High School, she attended George Washington University where she studied sociology and psychology. Zoe moved to New York City to pursue her fashion career and became a high-profile stylist, working with celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, and Nicole Richie. She helped develop the “boho-chic” look with Richie, which includes loose-fitting dresses and outsize jewelry.
Rachel Zoe’s Collaborations
Zoe has collaborated with several designers and brands throughout her career. She partnered with Judith Leiber on a line of luxury bags and served as a consultant for Piperlime.com. She also served as the face of Samsung’s BlackJack cellphone ad campaign. She co-founded DreamDry salon and launched the Luxe Rachel Zoe collection for QVC, which included various accessories. Additionally, Zoe collaborated with Lindex and developed a collection of car seats and baby strollers with Quinny and Maxi-Cosi.
“The Rachel Zoe Project” Reality Show
In 2008, Bravo aired “The Rachel Zoe Project,” a reality show that tracked Zoe’s business growth and personal life. The show featured her husband and business manager Rodger Berman, hairdresser Joey Maalouf, assistant Marisa Lee Runyon and later brand director of her QVC line, style director Brad Goreski, and protege Jeremiah Brent. The third season in 2010 showcased Taylor Jacobson’s departure, while the fourth season focused on Zoe’s first pregnancy. The final season in 2013 covered her collection development, DreamDry salon planning, and preparation for the release of her second book.
Zoe Report and Box of Style
In 2009, Zoe founded The Zoe Report, a daily newspaper that covers beauty, lifestyle, and fashion. The newspaper is free and features items from various industries. Later, the newspaper launched Box of Style, a subscription service that delivers products approved by Zoe to customers’ doorsteps. Customers can either buy a single box or pay for an annual subscription at a higher cost. In 2019, Bustle Digital Group purchased The Zoe Report.
Rachel Zoe’s Fashion Talk Show
Rachel Zoe teamed up with Rodger Berman and journalist Derek Blasberg to launch a weekly fashion-themed talk show called “Fashionably Late with Rachel Zoe” in 2015. It aired on the Lifetime cable network, following “Project Runway,” and featured celebrity guests like Jessica Alba, Molly Sims, Kelly Osbourne, and Eva Longoria. The show ran for eight episodes.
Zoe Launches Contemporary Line of Handbags and Footwear
Zoe’s first contemporary line of handbags and footwear, heavily influenced by her 60s and 70s stylistic sensibility, launched in 2011 and is available at nearly 300 department store chains, including Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s.
In 2012, Zoe expanded the line to include jewelry, as well as accessories designed for cold weather.
Zoe’s Books
Zoe wrote two books, “Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty and Everything Glamour,” and “Living in Style: Inspiration and Advice for Everyday Glamour.” The first book was co-written with Rose Apodaca. The second book includes fashion tips and advice, style insights from friends and family members, exclusive photographs from Zoe’s archives, and memories of her earliest influences.
Zoe’s Personal Life
Zoe met her husband, investment banker Rodger Berman, while at George Washington University in 1991. They got married in 1998 and have two children, Skyler and Kaius. In 2013, the family purchased a minimalist-style home in Beverly Hills.