Rebecca Minkoff, a renowned designer at 42, has long pondered why she's never been invited to fashion's biggest night. In a December 8 interview on Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge's podcast, "Two Ts in a Pod", she revealed a possible reason. It traces back to an interaction 15 years ago with Anna Wintour.

An Interaction That Changed Everything

When asked about knowing her "Real Housewives of New York City" costars before season 2, Minkoff admitted to meeting Jenna Lyons. Lyons saw Minkoff make a "huge mistake" by stepping into the same elevator as the Vogue editor-in-chief and Met Gala chair. "That was the end of my relationship with Anna. You're not allowed in the elevator with Anna," Minkoff said.Receiving shocked reactions from the co-hosts, Minkoff continued that taking a separate elevator than Wintour is protocol. Lyons' presence was allowed only because she was co-hosting an event with the Vogue honcho. Minkoff also remembered making matters worse by attempting to make conversation with Wintour. "I was like hello, 'How is everyone feeling today?' She just looked down. It got silent, it was awkward. I was like, right, right I must've missed the memo somewhere."

The Embarrassing Moments

Mellencamp recalled crossing a similar boundary with Bob Dylan. "I didn't know you can't make eye contact with him or shake his hand, so he went to put [out] his paw, like fist pump, then I shook the paw. It was one of the most embarrassing moments."The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum admitted that in moments like these, she'll "self-hate" and overthink. Minkoff said she could relate. "I'm still overthinking it 15 years later. Maybe that's why I've never been invited to the Met Gala" (Wintour has a large hand in curating the guest list).According to her time frame, it seems like Minkoff's regrettable faux pas occurred a few years after she launched her eponymous brand in 2005.

Others Who've Made It

There's only been a select few Housewives who've attended the Met Gala. Those who've attended include Jenna Lyons (she's been a whopping seven times), "Real Housewives of New York City" alums Tinsley Mortimer and Kelly Bensimon, and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Sutton Stracke, who's previously shared photos from inside the party.The next event will be held on May 5, 2025 and will celebrate the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition. The co-chairs are Colman Domingo, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Wintour (who's held the position since 1995) alongside honorary chair LeBron James.