Mauricio Umansky Embraces His Bare Chest and Fashion Roots in ARI Campaign
Mauricio Umansky generated considerable buzz with his recent ARI advertising campaign, which prominently showcased several shirtless photographs — an entirely typical occurrence for the unscripted television personality.
“I haven't had a chance to check the news or Instagram. My day has been incredibly hectic. I haven't seen anything at all,” Umansky, age 55, disclosed in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly on Tuesday, November 18, regarding his selection as the fresh face for ARI’s 2026 collection. “Being shirtless is something I've done my whole life, so there's nothing novel about it. It's simply how I live.”
For the fashion brand's photo session, Umansky donned a winter coat with fur detailing and jeans, subtly revealing his abdominal muscles beneath.
“Honestly, there’s no statement being made,” the former star of Buying Beverly Hills commented on appearing bare-chested in the photographs. “I’m not making a revelation. I’m not engaging in any particular action. This is just my everyday existence.”
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Beyond the discussions surrounding his exposed physique, Umansky has long been an admirer of ARI.
“I’ve been purchasing ARI products for approximately four years,” Umansky, who sported a brand-designed ensemble at Tuesday's launch gathering, clarified to Us. “I passed the store, became instantly captivated, and began acquiring their items. Gradually, I accumulated more pieces. Eventually, I had the chance to meet the owner, who inquired, ‘Would you be open to doing some light modeling for us?’ My response was, ‘Dude, I don't do modeling. What are you even talking about?’”
Ultimately, Umansky chose to venture beyond his familiar territory and assented to model for the company.
“I went through with it, and it’s been enjoyable,” he stated. “I found the partnership quite satisfying.”
Naturally, Umansky possesses a considerable background within the apparel sector.
“Prior to my career in real estate, I was involved in fashion. That represented my initial entrepreneurial venture,” he remarked. “Fashion has been a part of my entire life.”
Umansky established his Agency real estate firm as a co-founder in 2011, subsequent to departing from his brother-in-law Rick Hilton’s rival company.
“I would really appreciate seeing Buying Beverly Hills return for another run. Currently, programs centered on real estate aren't performing exceptionally well. Only a handful remain,” Umansky conveyed to Us regarding his two-season unscripted series chronicling the brokerage. “I am developing a novel concept, and I have a unique perspective for a new reality real estate series that no one has attempted before. I’m eager to present it.”
He further stated, “I believe it’s going to achieve significant success. I anticipate that a network will acquire it. It offers an entirely fresh perspective on reality real estate programming that is unprecedented.”
Beyond his thriving profession in real estate, Umansky frequently appears in guest roles on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alongside his separated spouse, Kyle Richards.
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“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has returned for another installment. The foundation of Kyle and my amicable dynamic is its authenticity,” he remarked regarding maintaining a friendly rapport with Richards, age 53, following their 2023 separation. “We have never simulated any aspect of our lives. We exchanged vows at a very young age. We remain legally wed, having been a couple for 27 or 28 years. Our current bond of friendship is sincere. We are fortunate simply to be authentic and open. There’s no need for us to pretend for the cameras.”
Umansky, who is a father to four daughters with the Bravo personality, additionally emphasized that Richards continues to be his “closest confidante” and was even pleased about his recognition from ARI.
