Bella Hadid and her boyfriend, the professional cowboy Adan Banuelos, stopped traffic at the Kemo Sabe pop-up event during New York Fashion Week. The pair rode in on horseback, commanding attention through New York City’s Meatpacking District. It wasn’t just one of those “fashion” moments but a celebration of shared love between them for the Western lifestyle.
The Kemo Sabe event was filled with all senses: from the live demonstration to “cutting”-a completive equestrian sport wherein horse and rider are working as a team to separate a cow from its herd-a sport specialty of Banuelos, which he showed off, right alongside Hadid, who wowed the audience with her own equestrian skills. This couple stole the day when they gracefully and confidently once again navigated the arena.
Hadid really committed to the Western theme in her outfit: sleek leather pants paired with a fringed corset top, really brought together with a striking belt. Banuelos complemented her in a classic cowboy ensemble: jeans, boots, and a shirt sporting the logo of Kin, Hadid’s nonalcoholic drink brand. Their outfits perfectly captured the high-end Western brand that is Kemo Sabe, purveyor of bespoke hats and boots.
The evening was a complete box of activities targeting both the equestrian and fashion worlds. Attending guests participated in interactive experiences, Western fashion shopping, and the screening of the documentary “Horse Sense,” an inspiring story that followed Banuelos’ journey in the equestrian world. It was a jolly night full of laughter and screaming while people mingled with one another, rejoicing in the spirit of the West.
Some notable names in attendance included models like Brooks Nader, actress Jamie Chung, and socialites like Olivia Palermo. Even Bella’s mom, Yolanda Hadid, was in attendance with a cool cowboy hat to support her daughter and Adan. This turned out to be a trendy testimony to the culture of the west and how it can be celebrated; cowboy hats and boots can make statements even across New York City’s most fashionable boroughs.
Hadid and Banuelos looked every bit of chemistry as they rode together, showing not only their skills but also how connected they were. The love for horses drew the couple more toward each other, and quite evidently, they enjoyed each bit of that day.
Since they started dating at the end of 2023, Hadid and Banuelos have become an equestrian power couple. The Hall of Fame inductee of the National Cutting Horse Association has made his own name in the performance horse industry, roping in more than five million dollars throughout his career. His family has quite the history in equestrian sports, his father being quite celebrated within the community of cutting horse riders.
Hadid has taken quite well to this new lifestyle, and most of her time these days is being spent in Texas, where she goes on equestrian activities with Banuelos. The latter obviously has his relationship with Hadid in full bloom, as he once described the model as “the love of my life.” That says it all with regards to the seriousness of their bond and how shared interests strengthened that attachment.
Their romance has also set social media abuzz. Hadid made their relationship Instagram-official on Valentine’s Day 2024, displaying tender moments of the love they show to each other. The public confirmation of their feelings toward each other has allowed fans a glimpse into the happiness they share, drawing them closer to their followers.
Both Hadid and Banuelos make sure to be supportive of their respective careers while enjoying horse riding together as the two continue to juggle their busy lives between Texas and New York. Since the lovebirds’ journey is pretty new, it is very much exciting to see where this snazzy couple is headed.
