Iconic 1980s supermodel Paulina Porizkova has rewritten the rules of bridal fashion. She married television writer and producer Jeff Greenstein in Northern Italy on 3 July. The 61-year-old fashion legend turned heads by completely not wearing the traditional white bridal gown. Instead, she favoured a bespoke metallic gown designed by House of Gilles by Gilles Mendel.
The couple exchanged vows at a picturesque town hall overlooking Lake Orta. They later hosted a reception at Villa Crespi. Porizkova opted for an aesthetic that felt avant-garde. She wanted to include elements that were deeply personal and fluid.
The supermodel has spent decades modeling classic bridal gowns for global fashion houses. The Czech-born icon was adamant that traditional white was off the table for her second marriage.
Choosing an Unconventional Gown
'I wanted the gown to move like water around me', Porizkova revealed on her design brief. She sought what she described as a 'not-colour'. This was an elusive and gauzy silver-grey shade that resisted simple categorisation.
The resulting House of Gilles creation featured a plunging neckline, a cinched waistline, and delicate knife pleats crafted to catch the light and ripple naturally with her movements.
Porizkova completed her bridal ensemble with a matching dove-grey veil. The supermodel kept her jewelry minimal and her natural silver hair cascading in loose curls. She paired the high-fashion gown with flat sandals. Like many modern brides, she prioritized comfort and movement over stiff ceremonial grandeur. Greenstein, 63, matched the relaxed, intimate tone of the occasion in a dark blue suit.
Keeping the Ceremony Private
The ceremony itself remained entirely family-centric. Porizkova's brother and Greenstein's sister officiated. The bride walked down the aisle to a live musical performance by her two sons, Jonathan and Oliver, alongside her stepson, Eron. The couple's custom wedding bands were designed by Porizkova herself and crafted by Peter Norman Jewelers in Los Angeles.
A Second Chance at Love
The couple first met on the exclusive dating app Raya in January 2023. Their romantic journey led to a July 2025 engagement in the Czech Republic, where Greenstein proposed with an Art Deco ring. The Italy celebration marked the culmination of a three-and-a-half-year relationship that Porizkova has frequently documented online. Their entire relationship has inspired millions by proving that love and self-reinvention have no expiration date.
This wedding marks a triumphant new chapter for Porizkova. Following the death of her long-time husband, The Cars frontman Ric Ocasek, in 2019, she became a prominent voice on social media. She advocated for age positivity, grief recovery, and authentic representations of women over 50.
Before marrying Greenstein, Porizkova had almost abandoned hope in romance altogether. The former America's Next Top Model judge admitted to PEOPLE that older women often feel invisible on apps like Raya. She admitted that she had logged five years with virtually no matches.
Her luck shifted when she connected with Jeff Greenstein, a TV writer (Will & Grace, Friends) who specifically set his dating app age preference to women aged 52 to 60. Though the former Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star and the comedy writer lived far apart, their sharp wit and mutual attraction sparked an immediate and long-distance bond
By stepping away from traditional white silk and choosing a water-inspired silver gown, Porizkova demonstrated how mature brides can embrace haute couture on their own terms. Her bespoke House of Gilles gown served not merely as a wedding dress, but as a striking masterclass in modern, age-defying style.
