We love love no matter what shape or form it takes, so in anticipation of the big day on February 14, we called on some of our favorite power couples around the city. Running a little late in the present department? Shop our Valentine's Day Gift guide for MEN and WOMEN.
In the words of my favorite Vanessa Williams song, I've "Saved the Best for Last." And that's not to say our other Power Couples weren't amazing and enviable in almost all manner of ways, but you really can't beat super-couple, Humberto and Patrick. James and I gatecrashed their pre-Valentine's Day dinner last night: we had to capture them doing what they love most, EATING! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
Name: Humberto Leon
Occupation: Co-owner of Opening Ceremony and creative director of Kenzo
Neighborhood: East Village, NYC
Name: Patrick Wilson
Occupation: Writer and musician
Neighborhood: East Village, NYC
What is Humberto's pet peeve? When people's pants hang over the back of their shoes and it gets all frayed.
What is he currently obsessed with? Grace Coddington's autobiography
If Humberto were a song, what would he be? "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite—'cause it's a fun song and really good to dance to.
What are some of your favorite things to do together? Eat dim sum, go to flea markets and the supermarket, and we love to drive upstate and do nature things—like ice skating on a frozen lake.
Who is your favorite celebrity couple of all time? Maury Povich and Connie Chung
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you: After we get my present, we're going to Maison Premiere.![]()
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In the words of my favorite Vanessa Williams song, I've "Saved the Best for Last." And that's not to say our other Power Couples weren't amazing and enviable in almost all manner of ways, but you really can't beat super-couple, Humberto and Patrick. James and I gatecrashed their pre-Valentine's Day dinner last night: we had to capture them doing what they love most, EATING! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
Name: Humberto Leon
Occupation: Co-owner of Opening Ceremony and creative director of Kenzo
Neighborhood: East Village, NYC
Where did you guys meet? We met at a bar through a mutual friend.
What is Patrick's pet peeve? I like to make this noise with my fingernails when I watch TV and it drives him CRAZY.
What is he currently obsessed with? Goldfish, floral-printed anything, sparkly anything, cute kitten anything, little turtle anything, and making his hair the color of eggplant.
If Patrick were an album, what would he be? Any Mazzy Star album because that's how we met: through Mazzy Star and his love of Mazzy Star.
Who is your favorite celebrity couple of all time? Jay-Z and Beyoncé
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you: Buying Patrick's present: a fish tank and some fish!
Name: Patrick Wilson
Occupation: Writer and musician
Neighborhood: East Village, NYC
What is Humberto's pet peeve? When people's pants hang over the back of their shoes and it gets all frayed.
What is he currently obsessed with? Grace Coddington's autobiography
If Humberto were a song, what would he be? "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite—'cause it's a fun song and really good to dance to.
What are some of your favorite things to do together? Eat dim sum, go to flea markets and the supermarket, and we love to drive upstate and do nature things—like ice skating on a frozen lake.
Who is your favorite celebrity couple of all time? Maury Povich and Connie Chung
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you: After we get my present, we're going to Maison Premiere.
Shop the complete Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Men and Women.
