The fashion scene of New York gathered for a sophisticated al fresco meal given by Joey and Marc Wölffer alongside Brunello Cucinelli CEO Massimo Caronna as the sun sank over the magnificent Wölffer Estate Vineyard. The private evening honored the presence of the Italian luxury brand in the neighboring East Hampton and drew a fashionable group to celebrate the summer.
“What a perfect night,” mused Caronna, addressing a gathering of 92 well-dressed guests, including Emma Roberts, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, and ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia, all donned in Brunello Cucinelli’s signature elegant designs. “The thing about Wölffer and Cucinelli that we have in common [is] a sense of responsibility towards the territory that we’re in, a sense of responsibility towards the community, and this way of making a difference via all the work that we’re doing with our people that work for us,” he said.
Caronna also emphasized the firm’s giving back commitment, pointing out how much of the earnings are put into the nearby area and the staff members helping the brand flourish.
Set against a stunning vineyard backdrop, flanked by horse stables and the charming shingle-style cottages that define Long Island’s East End, the evening began with cocktails by the pool. Guests shared summer stories and swapped travel tales, including Emily Tisch Sussman, who had just returned from cheering on the U.S. women’s soccer team at the Paris Games. Meanwhile, Alina Cho playfully sought a last-minute appointment with facialist Iván Pol, known as The Beauty Sandwich. “I need to get snatched!” she joked, adding a lighthearted touch to the gathering.
As the evening continued, guests moved to an elegantly set extra-long wooden farmhouse table adorned with fairy lights, where they enjoyed a five-course meal, all paired with Wölffer Estate’s finest wines. Rachel Zoe couldn’t help but admire the setting, saying, “I mean, this table is so beautiful,” before striking a pose for photos. Dinner featured seasonal delights like burrata, asparagus risotto, and fresh fish, capped off with a dessert cart serving gelato, all to the beat of a DJ set by Alix Brown.
Notable names from Cody John, Kate Love, Kevin Love, Tamu McPherson, Katie Couric, Delfina Blaquier, Nacho Figueras, Molly Sims, Tracy Anderson, and many more made up the guest list. Every brought something unique to the occasion, so highlighting the style, community, and Hamptons’ natural beauty. fine food, fine wine, and even better company made the evening the ideal celebration of summer and the common ideals of Wölffer and Brunello Cucinelli.
