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Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Karoline Leavitt's designer reveals Trump aide's little-known fashion secrets
The designer behind White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt 's colorful suits has revealed all the secrets about the outfits she wears at the podium - and what she and her husband are really like behind the scenes. Over the past few months, Leavitt, 27, has made a splash in front of cameras while captivating the country as the youngest White House Press Secretary in history. Not only has Donald Trump 's aide been praised for her wits, but she's also become somewhat of a 'White House style icon' as she often wears matching suit sets, designer dresses and different jewelry. And it looks like the man behind some of her stylish suits is Christopher Cuozzo, who makes bespoke men and womenswear, with most of his creations starting at around $1,000. In a new interview with Business Insider, Cuozzo revealed that he first started working with Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 59, in a very natural way. 'Karoline is very friendly with the woman who designed my website. I've been doing custom menswear for a very long time and rolled out custom womenswear in 2024,' Cuozzo told the outlet recently. 'The woman who did my website obviously knew that from building out my website. She made the introduction, and I met with Karoline and her husband the day after Thanksgiving,' he continued. Cuozzo said that after the introduction, he then began making suits for both of them, and has nothing but good things to say about the couple. In a new interview with Business Insider, Cuozzo revealed that he first started working with Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 59, in a very natural way 'Karoline is very friendly with the woman who designed my website. I've been doing custom menswear for a very long time and rolled out custom womenswear in 2024,' Cuozzo told the outlet recently 'I did quite a few suits, actually, some for him, some for her. They were the nicest, nicest people,' the designer divulged. 'Then, when the suits were ready, I shipped them down to DC for them. They absolutely loved them, and both of them have been ordering more ever since.' When it comes to creating suits for Leavitt, Cuozzo said that she's 'not afraid' of wearing color, as has been evident from her outfits. Leavitt has rocked the podium in a bright, 'MAGA-red' suit, a purple pantsuit and other jewel-tones. 'I follow trends, so I have to factor in what's in. I have to factor in the season. I have to factor in the client's complexion and hair color,' Cuozzo said. 'And then, I also have to factor in what the client does for a living, because somebody who is an artist versus somebody who's in media are two completely different clients.' Typically, making a custom suit for Leavitt will take anywhere from four to six weeks, and oftentimes, he will add special details for the client, like a specific lining. He said that typically, people go for classic colors, and Leavitt especially doesn't want anything too busy. 'When she chose red, I was pleasantly surprised. It's my company color. It's one of my favorite colors. It screams confidence...' the designer shared with the outlet. 'She's on the younger side, so she can pull off some of that stuff,' Cuozzo added. The details about Leavitt's outfits come just weeks after she was seen on a rare outing with her husband, Riccio, and their son, ten-month-old Nico, at the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll. The big day of festivities, attended by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, includes a whole host of activities for families, like an egg hunt and cookie decorating. Leavitt herself wore a stunning designer, pastel-colored, baby-blue dress for the grand event. Her husband, Riccio, founded the real estate business Riccio Enterprises LLC and currently, he manages beachfront houses in New Hampshire, where the couple is from. According to the Portsmouth Herald, Riccio was living on the streets by the age of 18, relying on friends for basic hygiene. 'When I was 19 or 20, I would call my buddies to go over their houses to watch a game just so I could take a shower,' Riccio told the local newspaper in 2005. She said she was thankful for her Riccio and his flexible work schedule, as he could take care of Nico while she was at work He attended Plymouth State University, and kickstarted his career in real estate after completing a course in 1990. The couple got engaged on Christmas Day in 2023. In October, Leavitt spoke to The Conservateur about juggling motherhood with her fast-paced job. She said she was thankful for her Riccio and his flexible work schedule, as he could take care of Nico while she was at work. 'Leaving the baby every day to go to work, it does break your heart, Leavitt admitted. 'It's incredibly challenging emotionally, physically, spiritually,' she added.
Fox News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt feeding baby while working goes viral
A photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tackling her other big job went viral Thursday. Just before Mother's Day, Leavitt was photographed feeding her nine-month-old son Nicholas Robert Riccio, nicknamed "Niko," while typing at her desk. The photo was captured by Margo Martin, special assistant to the president and communications advisor, and posted on her official White House account. Martin was impressed by Leavitt juggling the two tasks, a rare glimpse of the press secretary behind-the-scenes when she is not at the podium fielding questions from reporters. "Walked in to @PressSec typing with one hand, and feeding her son with the other. Super Mom!" Martin posted on X. It had more than 9 million views on X as of Friday afternoon. Leavitt is married to 59-year-old Nicholas Riccio, a successful real estate developer. The couple got married in January, just days before President Donald Trump's inauguration. They got engaged in December during the Christmas holiday in 2023. Their son, Niko, was born on July 10, 2024. According to The Sun, Leavitt has been open about her work-life balance as a mother of a newborn baby. The Sun reported in February that Leavitt shared in her Instagram story a picture of her baby with the caption: "Work at white house, baby bedtime routine, & then @seanhannity at 9pm." Leavitt, 27, is the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history. She started her career in the White House as an intern during President Donald Trump's first term before later joining the staff as an assistant press secretary under former White House press secretary, and now Fox News co-host, Kayleigh McEnany. Leavitt did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for further comment.
South China Morning Post
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Nicholas Riccio, husband of Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt?
Meet Nicholas Riccio, the 32-years-older husband of Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Photo: @karolineleavitt/Instagram Fame and celebrity Just days after his re-election in November, US President Donald Trump appointed 27-year-old Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, making her the youngest person ever to hold the position. It may seem like an unlikely appointment, but Leavitt has history with the Trump administration. She was an intern in the White House press office during Trump's first term; after graduating in 2019 she began working as a presidential speech-writer and later as an assistant press secretary. 'Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator,' Trump told the BBC. She's already proving him right, with some netizens calling her first press briefing a 'masterclass'. In the 'explosive briefing', Leavitt took aim at illegal immigrants and held her own against seasoned reporters, notably NBC's Peter Alexander. While the appointment, Leavitt's age and her first press briefing have been much discussed in the media, what's shocking people even more is the 32-year age gap to her husband, Nicholas Riccio. Last week, Leavitt's personal life came into the spotlight after Ryan Shead, who co-hosts the Hold the Mic podcast, took to X to comment on her marriage. Sharing photos of the couple, Shead pointed out the age difference and wrote, 'I'm sure his money had nothing to do with it,' adding, 'At least we know how she got the job now.' So just who is the press secretary's 59-year-old husband, who funded her failed 2022 bid to become a US representative ? His wife says he's introverted and 'just hates social media', but is her 'number one fan, the best dad, and just the best man I've ever met'. What else do we know about him? Nicholas Riccio is a real estate entrepreneur Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio welcomed a son in July 2024. Photo: @karolineleavitt/Instagram Nicholas Riccio graduated from Plymouth State University, New Hampshire, but then took a real estate class in 1990 that changed the course of his life. He began his property career in the early 2000s, flipping houses in the state's Hampton Beach area while his future wife was a toddler.
