Unapologetically Margaret Josephs

Interview + Creative Direction by Vanessa Coppes

Photography by Miguel Pichardo

Makeup by Chris Lanston

Hair by Katie Rote

Styling by The Style Duo

Shoot Assistance by Aseel Shilleh, Alexis Lombardo, Emily Zuckerberg, Alessandra Agostino, Ellie Battipaglia,

Gianna Repole

Jersey Shore summers just found their match: full-volume, triple-fisted, and unapologetically fabulous—chez Margaret Josephs.

Margaret was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Hungarian immigrant parents and raised in Mahopac, NY. Working her way through Fashion Institute of Technology and the bustling Manhattan Garment District, she launched her signature accessory line, Macbeth Collection, in 1999—transforming decoupage home accessories into a full-blown lifestyle empire. She built everything from the ground up, proving that “caviar dreams on a tuna‐fish budget” can absolutely bloom.

Long Cardigan : Generation Love | Swimsuit: Melissa Odabash | Hat : Melissa Odabash | Vintage Louis Vuitton belt : elite_repeat_ny

A Mother-Daughter Bond That Took the Truth Road

Her relationship with her mother Marge Sr.—who is just twenty years older—has been raw and public. Margaret has called their early family life “chaotic,” with countless parties and upheaval that shaped their world. Yet today, they've emerged deeper, closer, and unapologetically real after years in therapy. “We lived it together… We’ve come full circle,” she said. Their bond is sisterhood, healing, and hard-won honesty all wrapped into one.

Dress : Mac Duggal | Shoes: Moon D’elle | Earrings: Alexis Bittar

Candid, Fearless, Feminist

Margaret doesn’t hush her opinions. From her Cinderella-to-CEO journey to modern-day feminist ideals—“Am I a feminist? Yes.”—she lives her truth out loud. On RHONJ, she’s confronted both injustice and inauthenticity, calling out unfairness and challenging peers. “I never compromised my personal style or subdued my personality to succeed in a male‑dominated world,” she shared on the Caviar Dreams podcast.

Soberlicious: Creating a Space Where Everyone’s Included

Margaret doesn’t drink—by choice and deeply rooted in her own family history. Inspired by witnessing alcohol’s dark side early on, she channeled her experiences into something transformative: Soirée.

Dress: Cynthia Rowley | Shoes: Cynthia Richard | Earrings : Nime Couture

“I never compromised my personal style or subdued my personality to succeed in a male‑dominated world.”

-Margaret

Launched in 2023 with creative director and friend Lexi Barbuto, it serves up inclusive, low-sugar, vegan, gluten‑free mocktails like The Coco Colada, Teajito, Marge‑a‑Rita, and Cool Breeze (under 45 calories each). As a self proclaimed Mocktail Queen, Margaret understands it's so important to make everyone feel a part of the party. For her, it's more than beverages—it’s about belonging.

Dress: Randi Rahm

Present, Powerful, and Wanderlust-Driven

Margaret is all about being here, right now—and bringing other women along for the ride. She curates immersive sisterhood journeys—from Moroccan medinas to European escapes—intentionally designed for women to connect, grow, and feel powerful together. It’s travel with a purpose: exploring the world while exploring themselves.

Dress: L’Agence | Cuff: Alexis Bittar | Headscarf: Emilio Pucci

The Unfiltered Spark We Love

What makes Margaret magnetic? She is bold, honest, and in full technicolor. She’s real about trauma and transparent about triumphs; she’s sober but sparkling; she’s globe-trotting to lift women up. And yes—she will drop into the Jersey Shore this summer and claim her crown as our queen of the coast.

To Margaret Josephs:

Thank you for reminding us that life doesn’t need to be toned down to be polished. Here’s to summers that are loud, loving, and full of memories—just the way you like it.