“I have a problem,” Gabrielle Union confesses to ELLE, “I’m an online shopper.” And now that she can speedily browse Saks on Amazon, she admits, it could become an even bigger problem. “Probably more for my accountant than anyone else.”
The award-winning actress and founder of the hair care brand Flawless spoke candidly before an al fresco dinner at Swifty’s at the Hedges Inn in East Hampton. For the first time since the announcement of the momentous partnership, Saks on Amazon gathered fashion insiders and socialites together to celebrate. In addition to the bites and cocktails, the evening was filled with stunning outfits, especially from Naomi Watts, Union, and her husband, Dwyane Wade.
The couple is clearly enjoying the convenience of Saks’s curated edit now available via Amazon. “I didn’t enjoy shopping until now,” Wade confessed. “When it’s too much in the store, you lose me. But when it’s curated for me? It’s easy to enjoy the process.”
Union agrees: “You get all the perks of Prime’s fast shipping with Saks’s variety and luxury. It’s pretty awesome.”
The two also opened up about their coordinating style. “We get dressed on opposite sides of the room and somehow come out matching, but it’s never planned,” Union says. Wade added, “When you’re by yourself, you can wear whatever you want. But when you’re together, she needs to shine. And I’m just there to complement her.”
As for what’s on their wish lists for the upcoming season? “These dang [Stella McCartney] Ryder bags have me in a chokehold,” Union laughed, rattling off suede, snakeskin, and black variations that are already in her cart. She also shouted out designer Johanna Ortiz for her silk maxi dresses. “They make you feel sexy, but also let you eat. They’re forgiving, but still fly—like you walk in the room, and it’s ‘hello.’”
Wade, meanwhile, is leaning into what he calls “quiet comfort” for fall. “I’m looking for versatile pieces that transition well. Fear of God is one of those brands that gets it.”
And when it comes to gift-giving, the couple has their roles down. “I’m great if you’re ballin’ on a budget,” Union joked. Wade, on the other hand, claims range. “I play in both fields: high fashion and accessible elegance. And I listen. That’s the key to good gifts.”
Whether you’re shopping for date night or planning your own fall wardrobe, Union and Wade have you covered. And, yes, we took notes. Shop their favorite Saks on Amazon picks below.
Gabrielle Union’s Saks on Amazon Picks
Johanna Ortiz Micaela The Old Garden Dress
Stella McCartney Stella Ryder Shoulder Bag
Kiki de Montparnasse Echauffe Gown
Johanna Ortiz Sendero De Astromelias Dress
Dolce&Gabbana 3.5 DG Leather Shoulder Bag
Kiki de Montparnasse Echauffe Top
Stella McCartney Satin-Lace Wrap Miniskirt
Mach & Mach Orchid 95MM Satin Pointed Toe Pumps
Balmain Pulse Leather Vanity Handbag
Jason Wu Collection Tie-Dye Pleated Gown
Stella McCartney Mini Metallic Crossbody Bag
LaPointe Fringed Satin Cowl Neck Midi Dress
Stella McCartney Satin Asymmetric Scarf Midi Dress
Mach & Mach Crystal Bow Patent Sandals
Balmain Chain Strap Tie-Waist Halter Gown
La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift Serum
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Cream
Chantecaille Cheek Gelée Hydarting Gel-Cream Blush
Dwyane Wade’s Saks on Amazon Picks
Balmain Emblem Cotton-Blend Polo Shirt
Fear of God Single-Pleat Wide-Leg Pants
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Palm Angels Curved Logo Classic Cotton Shirt
Balmain Monogram 100 Percent Cotton Knit Polo Shirt
Dolce&Gabbana Striped Cotton-Blend Shirt
Dolce&Gabbana Stretch-Cotton Gabardine Trousers
Balmain Macromonogram Shirt
Balmain Signature Cotton Cap
Kiton Linen Bomber Jacket
Fear of God Essentials Heat T-Shirt
Stefano Ricci Cashmere and Silk-Blend Polo Shirt
Balmain Swan Logo Leather Low-Top Sneakers
Dolce&Gabbana Derby Woven Lace-Up Shoes
Dolce&Gabbana Portofino Leather Sneakers
