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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
One Couple Brought New York City to Nantucket for Their Black-Tie Beach Wedding
In November of 2020, Connor Kuratek made a decision that would change his life forever: After living in Washington, D.C., he decided to move back to New York City, where he would be able to continue his work at the United Nations and be closer to family. What he didn't know was that his move would also make it possible for him to meet his future husband, Peter McConaghy. The pair matched on a dating app, but after quickly replying to Peter's first message, Connor's subsequent note went unanswered. Luckily, Connor wasn't going to be ignored: He followed up again a few weeks later and the two made plans to meet for their first date. Ongoing COVID restrictions in New York City meant that they had to dine outdoors, but they wrapped themselves up in marathon tarps and bonded over their shared love of travel and family. After that, they were inseparable. In June of 2023, the couple took a trip to London and planned a joint engagement where they'd each be responsible for some facet of the day. 'Connor was going to plan the when and where and I was going to do the official proposal,' Peter explains. When a blistering heat wave threw a wrench in Connor's river boat plans, Peter took over and proposed in the English gardens at sunset at Cliveden House, just outside of London. They celebrated by calling their closest loved ones and enjoying a traditional English roast dinner. Though their relationship in New York City, the couple chose to tie the knot on another island: Nantucket, where Connor was born and raised. But, as they say, you can take the New Yorker out of New York, but you can't take New York out of the New Yorker, so the grooms made sure to imbue their wedding with plenty of nods to the Big Apple. "Our vision was a New York wedding on Nantucket, not a Nantucket wedding with New Yorkers," the grooms explain. "While Connor is from Nantucket, New York is our home, so we wanted to honor the New York connection while celebrating the Nantucket beauty." On September 7, 2024, Connor and Peter were joined by 135 guests to celebrate their wedding with a ceremony at Sankaty Head Beach Club followed by a reception at Sankaty Head Golf Club, where Connor's father once served as general manager. 'Sankaty symbolizes everything wonderful about family and togetherness for Connor as it has hosted numerous birthdays, weddings, celebrations, and reunions over the years,' Peter says. To bring their "New York on Nantucket" wedding theme to life, the grooms decided on black-tie celebration set against the locale's dramatic coastal cliffs. They worked with Maggie Stewart Events to design a celebration with white and green florals, heartfelt touches like handwritten notes for each guest, and disco balls at the after-party. Here, see every beautiful photo, captured by Julia Wade. Related: 30 Wedding Theme Ideas for Every Style of Celebration For Connor, choosing his wedding attire was easy. He lived near a Brunello Cucinelli store when he first graduated from college and was always drawn to the designer's simple elegance. 'I remember always walking by and saying, 'One day, I'll be able to wear those clothes,'" he explains. He chose a cream tuxedo jacket and black pants from the designer, which he paired with a black bow tie and silk loafers. Inspired by Jeremy Strong's look at the 2024 Met Gala, Peter wore a custom cream tuxedo with an off-white bouffant style bow tie from Alan David NYC. 'I envisioned something elegant, richly textured, and striking in an all-off-white palette—a nod to classic bridal whites with a modern twist,' he notes. 'I wanted the ensemble to be unforgettable, something I'd wear just once, with guests captivated by its sophistication and the subtle harmony of varied white tones.' Both men wore Cartier watches down the aisle, gifts from Connor's work colleagues. 'That was an amazing gift and added such an elegant touch to the whole affair,' he says. Along with his watch, Peter accessorized with a black diamond David Yurman bracelet that he received as a gift from Connor the morning of their wedding day. Though the couple did have their own wedding parties, which were comprised of their siblings and friends, they chose not to ask anyone to dress in matching attire. "We wanted people to feel comfortable and be able to show their personality, so we just asked them to keep with the overall black-tie theme," the grooms note. They also asked a few young relatives to play important parts in the celebration: Peter's niece and Connor's nephew served as their 'flower children,' wearing flower crowns and waving wands for their walk down the aisle. 'Connor's nephew lost his crown at the last moment which caused some tears,' Peter remembers. 'But they all ended up killing it!' Connor and Peter spent their wedding morning getting ready together, so they didn't have a traditional first look. Instead, they went on a light run, got dressed, and posed for pre-ceremony portraits. 'We do everything together and we didn't want to be apart that morning,' Connor says. The couple's outdoor wedding ceremony paid homage to the natural beauty of Nantucket. Chairs were arranged on the venue's ocean-front lawn, and the aisle was lined with white, blue, and green floral arrangements that contained a mix of hydrangeas, calla lilies, delphinium, and plumed grasses. To avoid blocking the view of the water, their spaces at the head of the aisle were framed with trees. The couple hired live violinist Violin Viv to perform ahead of and during the ceremony. As guests arrived, they were greeted by the soft music and flutes of champagne. Each groom was accompanied down the aisle by both their mother and father. 'They have both been married for 41 and 42 years so they are our greatest inspiration.' The couple chose songs that reminded them of college years before they met for the processional, including Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know.' Connor and Peter wrote their own vows, and both men ended up including stories of their struggles finding love as young gay men in the 90s. 'We flew a pride flag at the ceremony, our officiant acknowledged the struggle of those who had come before us to marry the ones we love (i.e., the Supreme Court ruling), and we wanted to make sure we played lots of classic 'gay pop' songs,' Connor says. When they had their first kiss as a married couple, they had rainbow colored canons launch behind them. They celebrated back up the aisle to 'Pink Pony Club' by Chapel Roan. Related: 72 Sweet LGBTQ+ Wedding Photos from Real Couples One of the most memorable moments for the couple was immediately after the ceremony. 'Julia Wade took us down to the beach and we held each other hugging and crying tears of joy for what we just did,' Connor says. 'We also practiced our first dance on the beach, loafers off, and feelings of love and excitement washing over us.' The newlyweds hopped into a vintage Jeep for a ride around the island and posed for pictures at the lighthouse and at Alter Rock, the highest point on Nantucket. Like any good Nantucket wedding, the couple had a raw bar at their cocktail hour for guests to enjoy. They also offered appetizers like tuna tacos, bacon wrapped dates, and tartar bites. Family and friends also sipped on the couple's two signature cocktails: the 'Nomad' paid homage to their Manhattan neighborhood, while the 'Rocky' was a nod to the Canadian Rockies, where Peter grew up. Drinks were served with cocktail napkins featuring a custom illustration of the happy couple. Cocktail hour entertainment was carefully selected: The couple hired a bagpiper as a fun way to honor Peter's Irish heritage. Before heading into the reception, guests found their escort cards displayed among lush white flower and blue flower arrangements tucked into various vessels. Hydrangeas, ranunculus, delphinium, and more were all used in the setup. The reception was held in a sailcloth tent, where the entrance was decorated with ferns and trees in white planters. Inside, the tent's poles were wrapped in greenery and modern chandeliers hung from above. A mix of long and round reception tables were dressed with white floor-length linens from BBJ La Tavola and surrounded by dark mahogany chairs. The centerpieces included low white arrangements of roses, hydrangeas, anemones, and more which were interspersed between tall arrangements of roses, delphinium, greenery, and more in glass vases; an assortment of white tea candles and pillar candles in glass hurricanes added warmth and a soft glow to the tables. As each guest took their assigned seat, they were met with a surprise personalization. 'We wrote handwritten notes to each and every single one of our guests waiting on their place-setting before dinner,' Peter says. 'It was beautiful to see people tearing, and we really wanted to make sure we made our guests feel as special as they were making us feel.' As Swifties, it was no surprise to guests that Connor and Peter chose Taylor Swift's 'Invisible String' as their first dance song. 'We loved this song because it's about two people finding each other later in life but having been connected the entire time,' Peter says. The couple hired a band from Boston and asked them to play modern music and throw-backs from their college days, which kept guests on the dance floor. The grooms say they aren't big fans of wedding cake, so they opted for an ice cream sundae bar instead instead of a traditional tiered confection for dessert. As to not miss out on the classic photo op, they sliced into a small cutting cake for pictures. The couple spent their honeymoon exploring islands in Indonesia. To couples planning their own weddings right now, they recommend trusting the process. 'It will all come together and be completely perfect in all its imperfections," the grooms Photographer Julia Wade Wedding Planning and Design Maggie Stewart Events Ceremony Venue Sankaty Head Beach Club Reception Venue Sankaty Head Golf Club Flowers Flowers on Chestnut Invitations and Paper Products Parchment Music Violin Viv, The Sultans Guest Book Assouline Paris Coffee Table Book Rentals BBJ La TavolaUp Next: The Ultimate Wedding-Planning Checklist and Timeline Read the original article on Brides
Emirates Woman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
Summer Home Edit: 22 luxe décor picks that dress your space like a fashion statement
This season, your home deserves the same editorial eye as your wardrobe. Just as fashion's most coveted labels—think Ralph Lauren's bold textures, Loewe's sculptural edge, and Brunello Cucinelli's quiet luxury—embrace vibrancy and texture, your interiors should follow suit. Summer calls for a fearless refresh, trading last year's muted palettes for daring pops of color, artisanal craftsmanship, and pieces that command attention. Imagine a living room draped in La Double J's exuberant prints, a dining table set with Ginori 1735's hand-painted botanicals, or a bookshelf accented by Baccarat's crystal brilliance. These aren't just décor choices; they're style declarations. Like a perfectly tailored blazer or a statement bag, the right home accent can redefine a space with effortless sophistication. From Dantaangoi's handcrafted candles to Loewe's tactile leather objects, each piece in this edit has been chosen for its ability to transform the everyday into something extraordinary. Monochrome minimalism had its moment—now, it's time for interiors to embrace the same fearless energy as a runway look. The 22 pieces in this edit prove that luxury isn't just about price tags; it's about personality, craftsmanship, and the unexpected. A Brunello Cucinelli throw in earthy linen brings quiet refinement, while La Double J's clashing patterns inject pure joy. Baccarat's crystal vases catch the light like jewelry, and Ginori 1735's tableware turns meals into curated experiences. These aren't mere accessories for your home; they're conversation starters, mood-setters, and testaments to a life well-lived. Just as fashion thrives on contrast—soft against structured, vintage against modern—your space should balance timeless elegance with playful rebellion. So this season, don't just redecorate. Reimagine. Let your walls, shelves, and tables reflect the same confidence as your closet. After all, if summer is the season of self-expression, your home deserves a front-row seat. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Supplied
Euronews
3 days ago
- Euronews
Fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli gets doctorate in architecture
'When we build, let us think that we build forever,' Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli quoted English polymath John Ruskin at an address to celebrate being the first recipient of an honorary doctorate in 'Design for Made in Italy: Identity, Innovation, and Sustainability'. The same quote is inscribed on a plaque in the centre of Solomeo, the hamlet which Cucinelli has made the home of his family, business and spiritual life since 1985. Once a crumbling site at the top of a hill among the rolling Umbrian countryside, it has been lovingly restored over the years thanks to funds from the Cucinelli enterprise. It is for this that he's been honoured at the University of Campania by a group of universities and specialists in the field of architecture, as well as the extension of this work to the surrounding Umbrian region. It is the first time the designer has received an award for architecture. In 2010 the designer, famed for his luxurious cashmere knitwear, and his wife, established Fondazione Brunello e Federica Cucinelli which has had a significant and lasting impact on the Umbrian region. The Italian region is characterised by medieval towns, monasteries and lush green fields and hills which make it a popular holiday and wedding destination, but the countless historic sites present a challenge to maintain. 'I firmly believe in the duty to preserve this legacy,' says Cucinelli. 'In losing our memories, we would lose ourselves. Moreover, safeguarding history means giving substance to the future.' Walking around Perugia, the region's capital, you won't find the Cucinelli name celebrated on a plaque or in the name of a building, but the family's influence is everywhere. It's in the pink tones of the Roman inscription on the city's Etruscan arch landmark, which hadn't been visible to present-day visitors until the Cucinelli Foundation restored it in 2014. It's in the beautifully refurbished interiors of the Morlacchi theatre, which has remained open to residents thanks to funding given in 2017 and the fresh façade of the cathedral they supported in 2022. In 2018, Brunello Cucinelli sold a 6% share in his eponymous company to add a further €100 million to the foundation. The foundation's current ongoing projects include a library in Solomeo and the rebuilding of the medieval village of Castelluccio di Norcia which was destroyed in an earthquake in 2016. Many of Italy's fashion houses have contributed to the restoration of the country's historic landmarks. Fendi donated €2 million to the restoration of the Trevi Fountain in 2013, Salvatore Ferragamo renovated a wing of the Uffizi Gallery in 2015 and Bulgari sponsored work on the Spanish Steps in 2016. While these projects are necessary and worthwhile, there's something particularly special about Cucinelli's ongoing work on a local level in the region he clearly loves so deeply. The projects also go beyond preserving history, with many having tangible benefits for the wider community too. Culture, education and spirituality are at the heart of many of them. 'I have learned that architecture is made for mankind,' he explains. Brunello Cucinelli was born in the rural Umbrian village of Castel Rigone, around 20km from Solomeo. He met his wife, Federica, in her hometown of Solomeo when they were teenagers and the couple set up home in the hamlet which today is home to around 700 other residents. It's also now home to their two daughters, Camilla and Carolina, along with their husbands, all of whom work in the company, and their children. Down in the valley next to the hamlet is the Brunello Cucinelli factory and offices which provide work to around 700 employees. The space is bright and clean, with large windows that look out onto the manicured lawns and surrounding countryside, a luxury many fashion workers don't get in city warehouses. Lunch breaks are an hour and a half, no one eats at their desk, and everyone leaves on time at the end of the day. 'That time is for your soul,' says the entrepreneur. Even among his own family, they don't talk business at the dinner table. Cucinelli has a reputation as 'fashion's philosopher', and his speech at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli was littered with the thoughts and words of great thinkers: Kant, St Francis, St Benedict, Xenophanes, Emperor Hadrian and many more. He's driven by his own philosophy of 'humanistic capitalism'. Unlike many capitalists though, he thinks far into the future. The old workshops of the company in Solomeo are kept in a way that they could be returned into residential apartments should the company no longer need them. The spaces are currently being used, however, to train future generations of artisans. 'I'm not concerned about who will buy luxury in the future, I'm concerned about who will make it,' Cucinelli says. The School of Contemporary High Craftsmanship and Arts opened in 2013 offers programmes which directly support the company's outputs, such as pattern cutting, tailoring and mending, but also horticulture, gardening and masonry, skills which he believes need preserving for the wider world. Since Brunello Cucinelli went public in 2012, its market capitalisation has grown from €530 million to €6.5 billion, a dream come true for any entrepreneur. However, it's clear from what he's done with this fortune over the past 15 years that his dreams go bigger than business success, bigger than the company itself and bigger than his own lifetime. As he collects his honorary doctorate in architecture he muses about his own company, but also calls on the room to consider the impact of their own actions, saying: 'The future is not wholly ours, nor is it wholly not ours.' The appeal of butter yellow — luminous, optimistic, sunny — is undeniable. Some fashion industry leading lights are dubbing it "the new neutral", applauding its versatility and compatibility with a whole host of staples like blue denim and black. And like butter, it slips into one's repertoire with ease. At legendary London department store Selfridges, which boasts its own iconic chrome yellow brand and packaging, the new variant is across the store. 'We've seen butter yellow spread across the runway for SS25, with brands Alaia, Toteme and 16Arlington all presenting soft, pale yellow hues across various silhouettes and accessories," says Laurie Field, Selfridges Buying Manager. "We of course have been long-term advocates of the colour yellow, but the sunny shade is sometimes overlooked. Try Lemaire's fortune croissant bag, Khaite's zesty, cashmere jumper, and Posse's airy linen set.' The shade is trending at all levels from couture to high street. At Uniqlo, where British born Clare Waight Keller is the new(ish) creative director, you can find it in soft ribbed jersey polo tops, bra tops and pocketable UV protection zip jackets. Having done her time at designer brands and houses Givenchy, Chloe and Gucci, Waight Keller is bringing her prowess to one of the most powerful movers in high street retail. 'It is a whole new territory for me and leads me deep into technological and material advances, as well as overseeing the colour, silhouettes and styles," she explains. Butter yellow has even seeped into the rarefied echelons of haute couture. Australian born couturier, Tamara Ralph, made it a focus of her January collection shown in Paris. Yellow is a natural fit for the sunny antipodean designer, who's known for her dreamy, flamboyant gowns favoured by stars including Bella Hadid and Priyanka Chopra. "In my opinion, the right colour can completely transform a look and its overall feeling," says Ralph, who fashioned a gorgeous, airy off-the-shoulder taffeta gown and a crystal siren gown embellished with ostrich feather pom poms in the hue. "Butter yellow — or as I refer to it, baby yellow — brings with it an element of joy and cheerfulness, but in such a way that is still elegant and innately feminine: it is more quietly luxurious than a bright hued yellow." Butter yellow is also being championed by fine jewellery designers like Cora Sheibani, who specialises in highly artful one-off pieces. 'I am currently using lots of citrines, which my stone cutter calls Palmeira citrine," she says. "It has a beautiful deep colour that pairs so well with other stones and looks great on most people. "I have also just designed a fabulous piece with a huge round Sphalerite, which looks like the sun and is a stone I have never worked with before but am very excited about.' But where does a fad for a colour really gain momentum? Recall a famous scene in The Devil Wears Prada in which Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) lectures Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) about the rise of cerulean blue, and high fashion's authority to declare what colours unwitting consumers will soon be wearing. 'It's not just blue, it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it is cerulean,' says Priestly, explaining how cerulean trickled down from the runway to wind up colouring Sachs' bulky cable knit sweater. "That blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs, and it's sort of comical how you think that you've made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you're wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room. From a pile of 'stuff'." But butter yellow isn't so much trickling down as crashing over the industry in an exuberant wave. The exact tone would have been decided upon over three years ago as dye manufacturers, trend forecasters and fabric makers decide on the colour palette of the 2025 season. Those materials will have been shown at trade fairs, including Premiere Vision in Paris, where designers chose the palette and order the fabrics that help guide the look and feel of a collection. If butter yellow or BarbieCore pink (2024) or cerulean blue is trending, there's a commercial imperative to work with that direction. Fashion only changes with a consensus shift. Early adopters help. Take Timothée Chalamet in his custom-made butter yellow suit at the Oscars, which was designed by Givenchy's new creative director, Sarah Burton. He looked fresh and playful set against the traditionalists in black tie. His appearance heralded a new chapter at Givenchy and kickstarted a mass fashion trend; since then, Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter and Hailey Bieber have all donned butter yellow super boosting the vibe. Tempted? An easy buy is Chanel Le Vernis nail polish in Ovni. "I think that, generally, more designers and brands are embracing the use of colour," says Ralph. "And colour in unexpected hues. With yellow specifically, you often see tones of mustard, lemon and even veering into more of a cream, but butter yellow offers a fresh, new take. "The colour in and of itself stands out and is best paired with a well-tailored suit or separates or — on the opposite end of the spectrum — well-draped, billowy gowns with little or otherwise subtle embellishment that allow it to truly shine." This colour turnover is one way for the fashion industry to signal "freshness", and it's arguably the versatility of the shade that gives it its true power. 'Butter yellow is a gentle way to introduce colour to your wardrobe, the new neutral," says Field at Selfridges. "It's easy to wear and flattering for all skin tones." Once you tune in, you'll be spotting the hue everywhere. Consider it a form of everyday gold.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Brunello Cucinelli Designs a Summer Wardrobe That Travels
Whether you're hopping islands or heading out for dinner barefoot, this collection ensures that the fit and finish stays effortless at all times Suitcases are being pulled from the top shelf, itineraries are open in every WhatsApp group, and somewhere between Mykonos and Muscat, the wardrobe planning begins. Brunello Cucinelli's High Summer 2025 capsule arrives right on cue with pieces that travel as beautifully as they wear. Inspired by open waters and long, sun-warmed afternoons, the collection the season with unstructured tailoring, breathable fabrics, and textures that shift subtly in the light. Womenswear is kept breezy with fabrics such as cotton organza, striped gauze, and netted knits in earthy tones, softened by metallics and brought to life through papyrus-inspired prints. Tangerine and crab tones inject a sun-kissed liveliness into the otherwise neutral colour scheme. Layered silhouettes, twinsets, and flowing caftans are styled with raffia bags and leather sandals, ready for anywhere the season leads, whether it's a girls' trip to Mallorca or a couples' getaway to the Maldives. For men, the look is guided by the spirit of sailing with crisp linens, marine-ready knits, and outerwear crafted in water-resistant blends of techno-cotton, bonded gabardine, and abaca, a sustainably sourced fibre from the Philippines that has a soft, denim-like finish. The palette, too, is finely tuned using nautical panama and navy paired with bolder notes of cherry and beige. Built for the warmest months and the longest days, this is a collection made for travel. Whether you're staying local or going far, it's bound to deem you journey ready.
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Cannes 2025 Fashion: Angelina Jolie, Kristen Stewart, Natalie Portman Among Best Dressed
Cannes 2025 lit up over the weekend with stunning red carpet fashion from top stars. Angelina Jolie dazzled in a nude Brunello Cucinelli gown, while Kristen Stewart rocked a custom Chanel shorts suit. Natalie Portman brought vintage elegance in Dior, and Carla Bruni stunned in archival Vivienne Westwood. Jennifer Lawrence turned heads in off-white Dior, and Eva Longoria wowed in blush Tamara Ralph couture. Catch the most talked-about celebrity looks from Cannes' stylish weekend. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
