REAL Housewives of New Jersey's Melissa Gorga has snubbed her sister-in-law Teresa Giudice from her Envy fashion show, The U.S. Sun has exclusively learned.
Melissa's fall runway show took place at The Gramercy in Hazlet, New Jersey, on October 4.
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Everyone from the cast - including Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, Rachel Fuda, Danielle Cabral, Jennifer Fessler, and Jackie Goldschneider - was in attendance except for Teresa.
A source told The U.S. Sun: "Teresa was not invited to Melissa's show.
"Melissa left her off of her guest list on purpose because of their feud and strained relationship."
The source added: "No one from the cast expected her to be there."
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The U.S. Sun previously reported that the Envy by Melissa Gorga founder did the same thing in August when she sent out invitations for her husband Joe's big birthday bash and did not invite her sister-in-law.
This would come as no surprise to RHONJ fans who have been following reports that the rivals have been "avoiding each other" and "refuse to speak to each other" at filmed cast events.
Although the Namaste B$tches podcaster didn't appear to be brought up in conversation among the cast, per a fan who attended the show, Melissa seemingly threw shade at the absent reality star.
"Melissa was selling her 'I know you hate me, but just try to control yourself' sweatshirt at the show for $55," an insider revealed, referring to a statement Melissa, 44, told Teresa, 51, during the explosive reunion.
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The hoodie was released in June in-store and online. A video shared by Envy's Instagram account also showed the sweatshirts being sold at the fashion show on October 4.
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HEATED CONVOS
The sold-out event on Wednesday turned into a Housewives episode as Bravo cameras were there to film the entire night, according to RHONJ fan pages.
Instagram account All RHONJ Facts shared photos from inside the venue where you can see Jackie and Jennifer Aydin having a friendly chat.
This comes after The U.S. Sun reported: "Margaret and Jackie got into a big argument over her book [The Weight of Beautiful]."
Jackie was Team Melissa last season, but now that Melissa's bestie Margaret is feuding with her, the dynamic has shifted.
A source told The U.S. Sun: "Melissa and Jackie are still friends, but it's caused tension since Melissa is super close to Margaret."
In another video posted online by All RHONJ Facts, Margaret is then seen "getting heated" with Jennifer Aydin.
"And there goes #RachelFuda. Just like #MargaretJosephs. Looks like they planned an ambush on #JenniferAydin," the Instagram account captioned one other video.
Another blog pointed out that RHONJ fans felt "played" by Aydin for attending Melissa's show since the mom-of-five is besties with Teresa.
The husbands of the housewives appeared to have a heated conversation as well during the fashion show.
All RHONJ Facts posted a picture of Joe Benigno, Paul Connell, and John Fuda and wrote: "Things got heated with the #RHONJ men."
MELISSA'S COMEBACK
The Envy by MG Fashion Show returned for the first time in four years.
It had previously been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Melissa pulled out all the stops when it came to making sure it was a night to remember.
The catwalk featured a violinist, a percussionist, and remixes by DJ Jason Jani, who helped the boutique owner plan the evening, according to fan accounts.
The guests' $125 ticket came with an open bar and splendid buffet stations, featuring various kinds of pasta, meats, cheeses, and vegetables. There were also waiters passing around hors d'oeuvres.
The show featured fall runway looks from Envy that were modeled by two of the three newbies, Jessica Kiraly and Tiffany Chantell-Rosania.
The third newbie, Kayla Giovinazzo, was also at the event but did not walk the runway since she posted a video of the models.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast was seated front row, as was Melissa's husband, her mom Donna, and her sister Kim, as seen in Joe's Instagram stories.
At the end of the fashion show, Melissa came out in a bright yellow outfit and was welcomed by loud applause and a standing ovation.
SUPPORTIVE FANS
Melissa told the crowd as seen in a video obtained by The U.S. Sun: "Thank you guys for coming. I hope you guys loved all the fashions. I really wanted to put on a good show for you guys.
"I really do look to just inspire all women in business, all ladies who want to get out there and do something.
"There's something really special about a woman owning her business and doing what she loves and so my biggest thing is to inspire anybody who wants to go out and do that."
She continued: "Really just thank you guys for today for your support and just how you guys have been so wonderful with Envy and backing me up and watching me build this store from the ground up and it's bigger than I could ever imagine."
While her three kids were unable to make it, she went on to give a special shoutout to her daughter Antonia.
Melissa concluded: "I'm missing Antonia I'm so used to seeing her in the front row like googly-eyed. I always want to inspire my daughter that she can be whatever she wants to be and she can be a woman in business."
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At the end of the night, fans mingled with the cast as seen in social media pics, indulged in dessert from Vanity Fare Occasions, and took home personal pizza pies from CG Pizza's food truck.
Season 14 of RHONJ continues to be underway with the cast expected to film their upcoming trip this month, a source revealed.
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