Rebecca Minkoff Defends Her "100M Company" After Brynn Whitfield's "Distasteful" Comments

Rebecca Minkoff Responds to Criticism

Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff is defending her company after a former employee, Brynn Whitfield, made "distasteful" comments about the brand. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Whitfield accused Minkoff of creating a "toxic" work environment and paying her employees "poverty wages." Minkoff has since responded to the allegations, calling them "false" and "hurtful."

Whitfield's Allegations

In her Instagram post, Whitfield detailed a series of alleged incidents that she says took place while she was working at Rebecca Minkoff. She claimed that she was forced to work long hours without overtime pay, that she was subjected to verbal abuse from her superiors, and that she was ultimately fired after she complained about the working conditions.

Whitfield's post quickly went viral, sparking outrage among many social media users. Many people expressed their support for Whitfield and condemned Minkoff's alleged behavior. However, Minkoff has since denied the allegations, calling them "false" and "hurtful."

Minkoff's Response

In a statement released to the press, Minkoff said that she was "deeply saddened" by Whitfield's allegations. She denied that she had ever created a "toxic" work environment or paid her employees "poverty wages." Minkoff also said that she had never fired Whitfield for complaining about the working conditions.

Minkoff said that she is "committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for all of her employees." She also said that she is "taking the allegations very seriously" and that she is "investigating the matter thoroughly."

The Fallout

The allegations against Rebecca Minkoff have had a significant impact on the brand. Many customers have vowed to boycott the brand, and some retailers have even dropped the brand from their stores. Minkoff's reputation has also been damaged, and she has been the target of much negative publicity.

It remains to be seen how the allegations will ultimately affect Rebecca Minkoff's business. However, it is clear that the brand has been damaged and that Minkoff will need to work hard to rebuild her reputation.