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Things to Discuss…
1. Congrats to Cooper’s Beach in Southampton, which “Dr. Beach” recently crowned No. 1 beach nationwide.
2. The season’s starriest Hamptons wedding (so far): Huma Abedin and Alex Soros June nuptials at his Water Mill home, where celeb guests included Jennifer Lawrence, Sienna Miller, Mariska Hargitay, Jimmy Fallon, and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, and Boyz 2 Men performed.
3. Drama alert! Recent first-look images from American Love Story, Ryan Murphy’s series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy now shooting in NYC, are making people extremely upset about the historical inaccuracy of CBK’s wardrobe, hair color, the type of Birkin in the pics, and the casting. Don’t mess with a style icon!
4. Gwyneth Paltrow gets the juicy celeb biography treatment in Amy Odell’s latest book, out July 29, based on interviews with more than 220 (!) sources close to the Goop founder. Expect titillating tidbits, à la Odell’s Anna Wintour tome.
5. Getting carded…by Tom Brady?! Kinda. The former NFL star and Gisele’s ex has a new East Hampton shop, CardVault by Tom Brady, selling collectible sports cards, signed jerseys, and other sporty memorabilia. Score!
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TONE UP!
Shadowbox Pilates: Movement meets mindfulness at this Water Mill studio’s sculpting, soul-centering sessions, which include ShadowSculpt—a hybrid of Reformer Pilates and HIIT—and Shadowbox in the Wild outdoors classes.
6. Media news break! Marc Guiducci, Vogue’s creative editorial director, ex-Garage EIC, and close Wintour family friend, is now running Vanity Fair—an intriguing pick for the mag’s top job.
Summer season in the Hamptons is fully underway, darlings, so pack your bags, and come along for the ride! There’s lots of fresh fashion, restaurant, and fitness intel Out East for vous without further ado!
TASTY TIDBITS!
Camp Rubirosa: This Nolita pizzeria’s East Hampton pop-up, open through midSeptember, dishes up its beloved thin-crust tie-dye pizza, house-made pastas, and more in a nostalgic, summer camp–inspired setting.
How does it feel to be considered a style icon?
I feel a little like an imposter, to be honest! I never cultivated my
Barnyard Fitness: Bridgehampton’s The Barn is now an even buzzier exercise destination, thanks to Barnyard Fitness’ infrared-heated, core-driven, strength training–meets–Pilates classes.
Kevyn Zeller Pilates+: Zeller’s new serene light-filled studio in East Hampton offers Core Collective Sessions, intimate four-person classes, plus her signature private sessions.
Nordic Strong: This invigorating workout has a Sag Harbor summer pop-up ahead of its NYC flagship’s fall opening. Its patented machine, created by a medical doctor and ex-elite skier, offers 50-plus full-body, low-impact exercises that mimic cross-country skiing.
Feniks: Chef Douglas Gulija helms the seafood-centric menu at this Southampton newbie with an intimate Chef’s Counter, seasonal à la carte menu, and a lively upstairs lounge with small plates and cocktails.
Gigi’s Montauk: Coastal-chic eats with ocean views! This new Gurney’s resto has shareable plates, juicy steaks, sushi, sustainable seafood, and a Mediterranean-leaning wine list.
Swifty’s at The Hedges Inn: The beloved UES boîte, originally revived in 2019 at Palm Beach’s The Colony Hotel, is now on the East End, with favorites like green goddess lobster salad and meatloaf, and weekly Trivia Night on Sundays at 5 p.m.
style myself. Now I’m starting to cultivate my own style, which is sort of a revelation, at age 60, to say, “Oh, wait a minute, this is what I like.” I’ve started to find my own way, and there’s a bohemian quality to it; I’m loving the ’70s.
Chic! Any fun summer plans? We’re going to play dominos at my sweet house with a little backyard and porch.
Any restaurant recs Out East? I love Greek food. We go to Calissa, the Greek restaurant in Water Mill. It’s very good!
Gurney’s Spa Deck Takeovers: The resort’s weekend workout series, sponsored by St. James Iced Tea, has classes from Rumble, SotoMethod, The Sculpt Society, and Housework.
Outdoor Yoga with Ashley McGee: Montauk’s resident healing artist brings her immersive outdoor yoga series to Marram, Montauk Yacht Club, Hero Beach Club, and Montauk Row this season, melding movement with nature, aromatherapy, and sound.
Sushi by Bou: The NYC-based omakase’s intimate pop-up, inside Sydney’s Taylor Made Cuisine in Westhampton Beach, has a hidden sushi counter (guests enter through a secret door after solving a riddle) and just eight seats per seating.
Sagaponack General: Shop local honey and flowers, fresh produce, and sandwiches, soups, salads, and sides (perfect picnic fodder!) in this circa-1878 space. Don’t miss the restored penny candy display!
CHIC STEPS!
Dolce Vita has a seasonal pop-up in the heart of Southampton (95 Main Street), with hopes of eventually having a year-round boutique Out East, and it’s stocked with shoes that celebrate the quintessential Hamptons wardrobe. Think: raffia handbags and sandals, easy jelly slides for the beach, and effortlessly dressed-up styles for nights out.
Sagaponack General
Ashley McGee
Gurney’s
Fēniks
Shadowbox Pilates
Nordic Strong
We’re counting the days until Matthieu Blazy’s first Chanel show this October! We hope you didn’t miss these Fall 2025 musts— and get your checkbook ready for Blazy’s big debut!
TALKING SHOP!
From new boutiques to exciting pop-ups, retail therapy is right this way…
TWP: This chic brand from Trish Wescoat Pound (remember Haute Hippie?!) and Theory mastermind Andrew Rosen now has a Southampton boutique. The clothes—all made in NYC—blend utilitarian workwear, menswear-inspired tailoring, and a hint of glamour. Dolce & Gabbana @ Gurney’s: Sicily by way of the South Fork, thanks to Dolce & Gabbana’s pop-up boutique at Gurney’s. Plus, don’t miss D&G’s colorful, printsplashed takeover of the resort’s Beach Club.
DIVINE DINING!
Blue & Cream: The retailer’s Sag Harbor outpost—its fifth location Out East—is now open and stocked with hip emerging labels, with Grey/Ven joining as a featured partner (in addition to the brand’s East Hampton flagship).
Carolina Asera x Memory Motel: Artist Carolina Asera’s nostalgic limited-time merch shop, Memory Merch, is housed in a motel room transformed into a 1970s-inspired shoppable installation where everything is for sale, from curated home goods to Asera’s custom pieces.
Giorgio Armani Mare: The vacay-ready Giorgio Armani Mare line’s custom yacht, Sørvind by Giorgio Armani, docks on Shelter Island from July 24 to August 3 for the final port call of its 2025 summer voyage after stops in Porto Cervo, Cannes, and Capri. The takeover of an under-wraps location (our guess? Sunset Beach) includes Armani/Casa Outdoor furniture, Armani/Dolci ice cream carts, and branded life buoys, surfboards, and table football.
Sage and Madison: The stylish Sag Harbor lifestyle hub and design destination returns with a curated fashion and design lineup, like Reworked by Joey Wölffer and collections from Libertine, Rebecca Taylor, Azulu, and more.
ODEUM: Retail meets ritual at this concept store from the creators of cult-fave Scorpios Bazaars (of Mykonos and Bodrum fame) stocked with labels like Taller Marmo, Nensi Dojaka, Richard Quinn, and Caravana.
La DoubleJ: Shop La DoubleJ’s moodlifting designs at its pop-up shop in Brit swim brand
Zimmermann: The Aussie label’s relaxed elegance with a sun-drenched edge now resides in East Hampton and Southampton, thanks to its pair of boutiques designed by Studio McQualter and reopened in April that channel Zimmerman’s signature grace and coastal glamour.
Solé East Resort has a haute new eatery, Sea Salt, with Mediterranean beach club meets American beachside backyard vibes. Acclaimed chef Melissa O’Donnell whips up bold coastal flavors—think octopus confit with fava Santorini, house-made dips like labneh and red pepper feta, and local fish in classic bouillabaisse, served in a breezy redesigned space. It’s a fullcircle moment for O’Donnell, known for Manhattan staples like Salt, Salt Bar, and Duryea’s Out East; she returns to Solé East nearly two decades after helping open its original restaurant.
INTERIORS
INSPO ALERT!
Orlebar Brown’s East Hampton store this season, along with LDJ x OB collab pieces, in a space with Venice-inspired Palazzo-print custom carpet and deck chairs, plus mannequins in oversize floral headpieces by Milanese artist JoAnn Tan.
Level up your entertaining game with fun and functional home accessories, suggests Revelry founder (and home entertaining maven) Purvi Padia “The best pieces do more than one thing, and look good doing it; these ballers are equally cool as a cheese board, serving tray and fruit bowl, or on the coffee table, bookshelf, or bar for an instant shot of style,” Padia says. “Chic, unfussy, and ready for anything—just like the quintessential host.” The Ball Boy bowl, $368; The Big Baller tray, $328, available at revelryhome.com.
BUZZIEST BEACH READS!
Because nothing beats a riveting page-turner in hand, toes in the sand: Who Knew, by Barry Diller; Great Big Beautiful Life, by Emily Henry; SelfSabotage, by Jeffery Self; The Last Ferry Out, by Andrea Bartz; I Regret Almost Everything, by Keith McNally; Everyone Is Lying to You, by Jo Piazza
Elizabeth Lake, photographed by Caroline Fiss. Elizabeth is wearing Adriana Degreas Le Sirenuse top and skirt set, Lady Grey Cobra necklace.
Adam’s Eve
Adam Neeley’s fine jewels drew a chic crowd to Bergdorf Goodman for a recent special event. The Daily and the designer hosted a cocktail hour together with special host Gillian Miniter to celebrate his official launch in the luxury retailer’s famed jewelry salon. His gleaming earrings, ombré necklaces, bejeweled bracelets, and glistening rings—including one-of-one pieces—were front and center during the event.
“I’m honored,” Neeley shared on his Bergdorf’s launch. “I’ve always admired Bergdorf Goodman; its selection is some of the top in the world. To be here right when you enter into the salon is amazing.”
During the event, attendees shopped and discovered Neeley’s designs that were showcased at Bergdorf. Neeley was omnipresent throughout the evening, opening jewelry cases to share stories behind the colorful pieces on display, which his well-accessorized clientele see as intricate works of art.
“I hope that they feel like they’re wearing a piece of wearable art,” Neeley said. “It’s sculpture. It’s something that unique. A lot of my top collectors look at having one of my pieces like they’re custodians of that artwork piece, that can then continue in time. Jewelry can celebrate lots of different things, whether
Photography by CAROLINE FISS
it’s an engagement, a special gift for a loved one, or a special gift for yourself, but it becomes part of your body and something that you adore. It becomes part of you.”
The evening’s bejeweled guests included Aqua Parios, Vanessa Moody, Jessica Wang, Susan Gutfreund, Charlotte Bickley, Francesca Vuillemin, Mariah Strongin, Sophie Elgort, Amanda Kahn, Keytt and Alex Lundqvist, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz, Michael Gregson Reinert, Wendy Gillespie, Dana Cooper, The Daily’s Eddie Roche, and more. Special thanks to Summer Water Rosé, which kept everyone refreshed throughout the evening.
Francesca Vuillemin, Amanda Kahn, and Charlotte Bickley
Vanessa Moody
Keytt Lundqvist, Gillian Mimiter, Adam Neeley, Jessica Wang, and Mariah Strongin
Alex and Keytt Lundqvist, and Eddie Roche
ANGELS CITY OF
The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards were held in Beverly Hills this spring with another powerhouse lineup. The night’s star-studded ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of fashion’s top talents today for its ninth-annual edition. Held in the Crystal Ballroom at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the awards were hosted by Matt Rogers and welcomed names like Chappell Roan, Lizzo, Hailey Bieber, Tyra Banks, Adriana Lima, and more for an unforgettable evening.
Tyra Banks
Matt Rogers
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Adriana Lima and Alexx Mayo
Betsey Johnson Lizzo
Photography by CAROLINE FISS and GETTY IMAGES
Chappell Roan, presenting Breakthrough Music Stylist of the Year to Genesis Webb
“I met Genesis on my first magazine shoot ever, for V mag. I was so drawn to her because I was kind of scared of her, in the best way. I was like, ‘Oh, she has tattoos. This girl is not afraid of a neck tattoo. I love this.’ And her hair is so long, and beautiful, and black, and I was just mesmerized by how sweet she was to me, because I’d never been treated that way in the fashion industry. It made me realize that maybe this isn’t as exclusive as I thought. We were in a car, a Toyota Camry, and she was dressing me in a ball gown—did not know this bitch at all! Naked, in a Toyota Camry, dressing me in this ball gown on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was not chill! This girl was sweet to me, and it’s what I f**king needed. I knew, right then, that what I was missing was feeling understood, and finally, I found her. Finally, I found someone that understood me. And that I didn’t want to be pretty all the time. I wanted to look weird. Ya’ll can’t see my mouth! Whose doing do you think that was? Not mine!”
Genesis Webb, accepting Breakthrough Music Stylist of the Year
“My girlfriend, Lucy, I love you. Thank you for surviving the emotional, physical, and spacial toll of dating a stylist. Every stylist’s partner deserves some sort of compensation, especially for all the free assistant work you guys do for us. And then finally, to Betsey Johnson, the fashion figure here and that we’re here with you. We truly wouldn’t be here without you. You gave us the ability to be loud, flamboyant, and subversive in this fashion space. You’re absolutely immortal, and I’m so honored to just be sitting next to you is f**king crazy.”
Jen Atkin, presenting Beauty Innovator of the Year to Hailey Bieber
“We have traveled the world as I got to watch her slay the biggest red carpets. I got to watch her shoot major campaigns. And on her biggest day, her wedding day, we hid in a tent from the paparazzi while I sobbed uncontrollably. But through everything, she has remained, truly, the perfectly moisturized calm in the storm. Tonight, I’m going to do something that I’ve never done before. I’m going to break my NDA—sorry!—to spill a big secret. The real drama behind closed doors, and what really gets her heated, is old Grey’s Anatomy episodes. I’m talking Season 1 through 4 obsessed! I kind of wish Ellen Pompeo was here with us tonight!”
Hailey Bieber, accepting Beauty Innovator of the Year for RHODE
“I want to thank my incredible team, because world-building doesn’t happen overnight and it doesn’t happen without every single one of our brilliant team members. I want to thank Michael and Lauren Ratner, my founding partners, who have been on this journey with me since day zero. I want to thank our incredible customers and supporters. Without you, the community we’ve built at Rhode doesn’t exist. Thank you to my friends for being the best test subjects and biggest cheerleaders. And lastly, I want to thank my husband [Justin Bieber] for supporting this dream of mine from the beginning and always cheering me on.”
Jen Atkin
Hailey Bieber
Genesis Webb
Chappell Roan
ChicMOMENTS
Lizzo, presenting Makeup Artist of the Year to Alexx Mayo
“I remember when he first did my makeup—it was so good, I saved him in my phone as ‘Alexx beat face”—and I haven’t updated it, because one thing about Alexx: He’s gonna carve that mug! His dedication to his artistry is what makes him a master of his craft. His whimsy and love of fantasy makes him a standout in this industry, but it’s his heart that makes him the one-of-a-kind human that we all love.”
“Who presents the award to the coolest woman in the world? You just get the other coolest woman in the world? Everyone please
welcome the amazing Selma Blair!”
—Matt Rogers
, accepting Makeup Artist of the Year
“Fifteen years ago, I left everything I knew to follow my dreams. With a suitcase, my makeup kit, and maybe $300, I landed in Hollywood. I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t have a car—all I had was determination. I remember working endless hours, falling asleep on the bus ride home sometimes, but to me, I was exactly where I needed to be. Those days remind me that if you can dream it, you can make it happen. This is for anyone out there that feels like they have limited resources, they don’t come from money, and those that are facing adversity.”
, accepting Lifetime
“I am nothing without my girls. And my girls have always been here for me. I don’t know them, but it never ends! Every airplane I’m on, every bathroom I pee in, every place, I always have a fan. I always have someone [saying], ‘Betsey, I love your clothes. I wore your dress to my prom!’ I have been completely filled up for life with my girls, my fans, my guys, my boys. So just one huge lifelong thank you.”
Alexx Mayo
Lizzo
Selma Blair
Betsey Johnson
Amanda Nunes, presenting Fashion Comeback of the Year to Adriana Lima
“Everyone knows her as Adriana Lima, supermodel, on the catwalk for Victoria’s Secret and on the cover of Vogue magazine. But I’m honored to know her as Adriana Lima, a beautiful human being—inside and out—amazing mother, wife, daughter, and friend. A humble, hard worker who puts in time on and off camera. It’s amazing. To come back how she has after the birth of her child, just proves that Adriana is a superhuman, a beast, and a true champion.”
Adriana Lima, accepting Fashion Comeback of the Year
“I’ve always admired what Amanda represents—not just as a fighter, but as an incredible woman and mother. I’m so grateful she traveled all the way across the country to be here with me tonight. Your commitment to your craft has always been such an inspiration, Amanda. You don’t just show up—you’re all in, every time. Watching that over the years has stuck with me. So when I was getting ready to come back, I knew I had to approach it the same way. You set a high standard, and it honestly pushed me to take things to the next level.”
Ashley Park, presenting Style Curator of the Year to Brad Goreski
“To be honest, when we first started working together—I don’t even know if he knew this—I was still battling with my recovery from sepsis. Even if I didn’t want to show it at the time, I was in a scary and unfamiliar territory with my body. I don’t think I would have mentally and emotionally healed through that time if it wasn’t for his steady hand and sincere support in making me feel comfortable in my own skin again.”
, accepting Style
“My mom is here tonight, from Canada. Mom, thank you for letting me play with Barbies. Thank you for letting me wear crazy outfits to school. And thank you for being my No. 1 cheerleader. My sister, Mandy, is also here. Mandy, thank you for protecting me from al the guys who didn’t want me to play with Barbies, and all the guys who didn’t want me to dress the way that I wanted to dress, and thank you for being the best sister in the entire world. And last, but not least, I want to thank my husband, Gary. He has inspired me to go after my dreams, and he, this past year, has looked at every sketch, every fitting photo, every swatch. He’s so involved in this process, and you just make me so happy, and I’m just lucky to have you in my corner. The last award I won was in Us Weekly, for being hot in Hollywood. I’m so happy I have
Ashley Park
Amanda Nunes
Brad Goreski
Andrew Matarazzo
Hailey Bieber
Brooks Nader
Travis Van Winkle
Diana Madison
B. Akerlund
Adriana Lima and Eddie Roche
Adriana Lima
ChicMOMENTS
Da’Vine RandolphJoy , presenting Men’s Stylist of the Year to Wayman + Micah
“They basically said, ‘Try and get Vogue first!,’ and had this nice little competitive competition thing going on. And then they said, ‘You know what? There’s a reason why we’re in sync and on the same page.’ So they decided they’d be stronger together. And thank God! Thank God, thank God, thank God they joined forces.”
Micah McDonald, accepting Men’s Stylist of the Year
“We started here from a dream, from those vision boards. One of the magazines we readily cut out was The Daily Front Row. We used to go and sneak them back in our bag. They would only allot you one at Bryant Park—easily went home each night with about five. It means so much to go from those cardboard cutouts to being here, in front of all of you. And I say that to say: If you have a dream, go to a drugstore. Steal magazines, like I did, and cut them out, and become the person on that board. It’s up to you to do so. I implore you to do that.”
Wayman Bannerman, accepting Men’s Stylist of the Year
“Micah and I used to go to Fashion Week in Bryant Park together, even when we weren’t invited to Fashion Week! We would sneak in. We would always pick up The Daily Front Row. You would think we were invited, the way we acted!”
Wayman Bannerman
Micah + Wayman
Hailey Bieber, Chappell Roan, and Genesis Webb
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wearing LAGOS jewelry
Beverly Johnson, presenting Fashion Icon to Tyra Banks
“You didn’t always see what she did off-camera, like how she mentored some of the biggest household names in modeling of today. Supermodels, names of people in this very room that we all know—she made them come to those mentoring sessions with paper and pencil in hand to take notes, to strategize, to record her secret nuggets of success. They didn’t just see her success. They recognized her intellect. And they didn’t come to be taught by stars; they came to be shaped by a strategist. She transferred her knowledge into them freely and fiercely, even after walking a path where no one handed her a map, because when you’re the first, you can either shut the door or hold it open. And just ask the girls on today’s runways, today’s supers and newbies alike, and they all will tell you, ‘Tyra taught me how to walk. Tyra taught me how to pose,’ and yes, ‘Tyra taught me how to smize.’ She showed those girls that fierce isn’t just a walk, it’s a mindset.”
Tyra Banks, accepting Fashion Icon
“Thirty-eight years ago, just nine miles from the Beverly Hills Hotel, a girl with a big forehead and eyes a little bit too far apart didn’t ever think that she could be a model. And tonight, she is standing right here. And that big forehead they made fun of? Let’s be real: If I came up today alongside Gigi and Bella and Jasmine and Kaia and Duckie and Vittoria and Anok and Precious and Miss Consani? The
Dimitris Giannetos, accepting Hairstylist of the Year
Dixie D’Amelio, presenting Hairstylist of the Year to Dimitris Giannetos
“What I love most about him is how kind and grounding he is. He always reminds me when we’re in glam ‘how lucky we are to be here and be alive on a sunny day,’ and it always makes me feel the best. He shows up for people and reminds them how much he loves them. His artistry is unmatched, and it makes every moment with him feel unforgettable.”
“To my clients: Thank you for trusting me, for believing in me, and for letting me be part of your looks. I know how important it is to have good hair, and you all inspire me every day. And of course, to my family: Thank you for being by my side through the highs and lows. It means everything to have you here tonight, all the way from Greece, to share this moment with me. And to my fiancé, Felipe: We met last year on a family trip to Rio. You know, sometimes we work so much we forget about our hearts. It took me 40 years to find my other half, and now my life is complete.”
Dixie D’Amelio
Tyra Banks
Beverly Johnson
Dimitris Giannetos
Grace Ann Nader, Brooks Nader, Mary Holland Nader, and Sarah Jane Nader
Darren Kennedy
Abla Sofy wearing LAGOS jewelry and MILLY
Sara Walker wearing MILLY Skye Aurelia wearing LAGOS jewelry
Nick Champa wearing LAGOS jewelry Ashley Haas wearing MILLY
Larsen Thompson wearing Elisabetta Franchi and LAGOS jewelry
Amelie Anstett wearing MILLY
Sophie Sumner wearing MILLY
Bronwyn Newport
Matthew Postlethwaite
Bailey Spinn wearing MILLY
Guests in the DAOU photo booth
Julia Bellary and Sasa Li wearing MILLY
Patrick Starrr
Colton Haynes Tezza Barton Lilly Singh wearing LAGOS jewelry
Yi Zhou wearing MILLY
Claude Morais, Brian Wolk, and Andy Gelb
HAPPY HOURS
The Daily took an excursion to Paso Robles, California, to check out the world-renowned DAOU Vineyards for another unforgettable adventure. We traveled from West Hollywood to the state’s central coast and brought along some of our favorite content creators and wine lovers for a two-night stay at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort. Our special guests included Christina Caradona, Ashley Haas, Keke Lindgard, Norbi Novak, Kristi Korzec, Meeka Hossain, Hunter Kohl, Shayne Hindes, Nicholas Birchall, and The Daily’s Eddie Roche.
Photography by CAROLINE FISS
The Daily recently invited a group of models and content creators for a trip to DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, California.
Keke Lindgard
Ashley Haas and Norbi Novak
The first excursion for the group was to check out the main attraction, DAOU Mountain, where our guests took time to appreciate the sprawling views as the sun set. DAOU hosted a special wine hour and dinner from their talented executive chef, Spencer Johnston. Appetizers included divine caviar chips before a four-course meal of the Estate’s signature chopped salad, Iberico pork secreto, Manhattan steak au poivre, and chocolate cremieux. Wines included DAOU Reserve Chardonnay, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Solomon Hills Pinot Noir, and PATRIMONY Cabernet Sauvignon.
Christina Caradona
Meeka Hossain
Table setting for a lunch at DAOU
Toasting with DAOU wine
Norbi Novak and Kristi Korzec
Keke Lindgard
ChicSPREE
The next morning, the group took in treatments at the Spa Allegretto, where they enjoyed facials and massages. Guests then returned to the DAOU Mountain Estate and were treated to a special vineyard and winery tour. DAOU’s Vice President of Hospitality Marino Monferrato, who has also served as a maître d’ on Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, was on-hand at the private barrel tasting to tell the story of how brothers, Georges and Daniel Daou, founded the winery. He also explained how they landed in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles due to the proximity of the ocean, elevation, soil, and climate, which made it the perfect place to craft world-class Cabernet and Bordeaux varieties. The guests also checked out the town of Paso Robles and got a taste of the local scene, including a visit to the Libretto Jazz Club and an incredible meal at Thomas Hill Organics. Bring us back!
Norbi Novak
Cheers!
Shayne Hindes, Keke Lindgard, and Hunter Kohl
Shayne Hindes
Hunter Kohl
Ashley Haas
Special thanks to: DAOU Vineyards, The Allegretto, MILLY, Rhode Glazing Milk, Dae Hair Taming Wands, Ellis Brooklyn Fragrance, Neuhaus Belgian Chocolates, and Moroccanoil for gifting our guests.
The group participated in a drink-and-draw class at DAOU.
Nicholas Birchall
DIVE RIGHT IN
Beach devotee? Prefer being poolside? Either way, MILLY has your swimwear needs sorted with everything from bold, colorful bikinis to chic nautical one-pieces, all styled with textural eyelet, shimmering sequins, and lush floral cover-ups. Take a dip!
Nautical metallic
Rainbow
Oasis triangle bikini top, $165, and sarong, $175
Sequin crochet mini dress in Berry Pink, $385
Sunset Stripe twist bandeau top, $150, and bikini bottom, $150
Sequin mesh mini cover-up
Zig Zag sleeveless midi dress in Coral Multi, $495
Unlimited Earth Care
The Balance of Colors
MUSES
After her successful “Models” series, artist Brandusa Niro launched her “About A Girl” series, inspired by a chance encounter with a 10-year-old named Jacqueline in St. Paul de Vence. Here, models and fashion meet Brandusa’s art in the setting of Avant Gallery, at its Miami Design District location.
Photography by CAROLINE FISS
ADRIANA DEGREAS Le Sirenuse top and skirt set, $640, LADY GREY Cobra necklace, $172
Styling by FREYA DROHAN
ADRIANA DEGREAS vintage lily solid appliqué top, $380, and skirt, $480, ANDREA GOMEZ Amelia raffia flats, $450
(From left) ADRIANA DEGREAS Le Sirenuse top and skirt set, $640, LADY GREY Cobra necklace, $172
CHANEL silk satin pants, $8,950, VERSACE
Coral Theatre silk shirt, $990, JOANNA LAURA
CONSTANTINE dangling seashell earrings, $208, bikini top, stylist’s own, FERRAGAMO Lyrai leather mules, $980
(From left) RANGEL Hailey dress, $580, JENNY BIRD Nouveaux puff earrings, $158, ALEXANDRE BIRMAN Sierra 60 mule in Retro Green, $486
BURBERRY ruffled silk dress, $2,890, ALEXANDRE BIRMAN Eve 85 sandals, $525
ZIMMERMANN Illuminate cargo mini dress, $1,250, and foam embellished wrap belt, $595
(From left) CHANEL crumpled lambskin dress, price upon request, ZIMMERMANN Wild sandals in Espresso, $595, JOANNA LAURA CONSTANTINE Mismatched Feminine Waves pearl necklace (worn as bracelet), $390
RONNY KOBO Mildred romper, $428, VERSACE La Medusa sandals, $1,050, HEILI ROCKS lemon topaz lined with brilliant-cut multi-tourmaline pendant, $2,550
Hair by KEVIN HUGHES FOR MOROCCANOIL
Makeup by SARA THOMPSON, KIRSTEN WONG, RYANE MICHAELS, CAMILA MANCHESTER FOR MORPHE COSMETICS
MODELS:
ELIZABETH LAKE (FORD MODELS)
JANICA COMPTE (WILHELMINA)
MAELYN PARKER (NEXT MODELS)
CAMERON O’BRIEN (WILHELMINA)
GIRL About a
Brandusa Niro showed her most recent works for an exclusive crowd at Avant Gallery in Miami’s Design District. The contemporary multidisciplinary artist based in Palm Beach premiered her new “About a Girl” series, alongside her “Models” series. The new works feature portraits of young girls in the setting of St. Paul de Vence in France. Through a blend of surrealism and portraiture, the artist presents the young girls as timeless figures—poised, introspective, and deeply connected to the serene beauty of their surroundings.
“Model on a Movie Set 2”
“Jacqueline in the Winter Garden”
“Jacqueline and Louis”
“The Little Ballerina”
“The Violin Lesson” “Model on a Movie Set”
Brandusa Niro and friends celebrating her art opening at Avant Gallery
Photography by WORLD RED EYE/AVANT GALLERY
“My muses’ stories begin with their eyes; they go on through the languorous movement of their bodies, their endless limbs, the mood behind the strands of hairs caressing their long necks…and from there on they ask the viewer to continue the story with their own imagination,” says Niro. Guests attending the vernissage included Adriana De Maura, Natalia Tsybina, Cy Davis, Brigitte Segura, Kiki Barth, Nick D’Annunzio, Masha Casey, Marianna Babior, Elena Tushina,
Olga Riedi, Rouslana Adriyanov, Vanessa Menkes, Caitlin Kelly, Suzette Guy, Florence Gaspard, Denning Rodriguez, Kiara Bencosme, Matthew Edwards, Maria Lobanova, Kate Visco, Elizabeth Lake, Cameron O’Brien, and Eddie Roche, joining Avant Gallery’s Dmitry Prut, his wife, Jennifer Certain, and more!
For more information, visit avantgallery.com/ collections/brandusa-niro.
Natalia Tsybina, the happy new owner of “Model Sunbathing”
“The Little Ballerina”
Noni
“Jacqueline in the Winter Garden”
“The Goddess”
Kiki Barth
Julie Garcia
Kiara Bencosme
Avant Gallery’s Dmitry Prut with wife Jennifer Certain and daughter Millie
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OUT STEPPING
gathered an intimate group of creatives, models, content creators, and industry insiders for a chic dinner at Soho hot spot Maison Close. The evening served as a celebration of Cole Haan’s latest collection. Naturally, attendees arrived in their best Cole Haan accessories. Many of the women opted for on-trend ballet flats or practical pumps like the brand’s signature Vandam slingbacks. A stylish mix of shoulder bags and versatile handbags— including the Celenea saddle bag and Carolyn Foldover Tote—made appearances in rich hues of brown, black, white, red, and silver. For the
gents, American Classics penny loafers and GrandPrø Luxe slip-on sneakers were the go-to picks, while some showcased the brand’s latest launch: ØriginalGrand Energyweave oxfords.
Guests included Gavin and Cheyanne King Casalegno, Meredith and Seth Marks, Sasha Bhasin, Igee Okafor, Séverine Keimig, Sophie Elgort, Ethan Thompson, Josh McGregor, Mara Siegler, Timo Weiland, Rashad Minnick, Roze Traore, Dougie Joseph, Oralia Villarreal, Laura Neilson, Andrew Barker, Andrew Matarazzo, Aqua Parlos, Brito Ysaunny, Afiya Bennett, and The Daily’s Eddie Roche and Aaron Royce.
The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour where attendees enjoyed Lucky Girl Rosé and 21 Seeds Tequila’s signature cocktails like spicy margaritas, Palomas, and energy-boosting espresso martinis. The high energy continued from cocktails to dinner, where courses included gnocchi, seared scallops, and chow pastry with hazelnut mousseline. After hours of fine wining and dining, each guest received a special parting gift: a Cole Haan pebbledleather card case, personalized and embossed with their initials. It was the perfect finishing touch to a perfect evening.
Gavin Casalegno
Andrew Matarazzo, Dougie Joseph, and Josh McGregor
Meredith and Seth Marks
Gabrielle Richardson
Laura Neilson
Aqua Parios
Sydnee Paige
Séverine Keimig
Katya Tolstova
Roze Traore
Gavin and Cheyanne King Casalegno
Igee Okafor
Oralia Villarreal and Sydnee Paige
Photography by CAROLINE FISS
MOST STYLISH HAMPTONS
It’s that time of year again! THE DAILY SUMMER’s annual list of the best-dressed ladies and gents on the East End is here! Who’s turning heads this season?
Katie Couric
Jennifer Lopez
Sunny Hostin
Paige DeSorbo
Kelly Ripa
Gwyneth Paltrow
Naomi Watts
Scarlett Johansson
Tamron Hall
Julianne Moore
Nicky Hilton Rothschild
FASHION SET The
Tanya Taylor
Carolyn Murphy
Rebecca Minkoff
Nicole Miller
Jenna Lyons
Jessica Wang
Cynthia Rowley
Trisha Gregory
Micaela Erlanger
Rachel Zoe
Charlotte Bickley
Elliot Tomaeno
Kyle Rosko
Timo Weiland
Dougie Joseph
Hugh Jackman
Frederico Azevedo
Isaac Boots
Igee Okafor
Harvey Newton-Haydon
Andrew Saffir
Daniel Benedict
Scott Currie
CHIC SET CHIC SET The
Jessel Taank
Keke Lindgard
Nell Diamond
Dr. Shirley Madhere-Weil
Savannah Engel
Elizabeth Kurpis
Candace Bushnell
Tinamarie Clark
Alejandra Alonso Rojas
Sophie Sumner
Purvi Padia
CHIC SET
Kate Love
Katya Tolstova Sai De Silva
Randi Ball
Brooks Nader
Sarah Wetenhall
Athena Calderone
MoAnA Luu
Isabella Massenet
Martha Stewart
TRIED & TRUE
Perfect party dresses and timeless feminine vibes are designer Shoshanna Gruss’ namesake brand’s signatures—for good reason! Gruss talks us through her beloved classics, latest style obsessions, and where we’ll find her out East this summer. By ALEXANDRA ILYASHOV
What’s the story behind your latest pieces?
This summer’s collection is full of the signature prints our customer knows us for—lots of bold, saturated color, and some fun new silhouettes we’re excited to introduce, alongside the iconic styles that people keep coming back for. It’s that balance of fresh and familiar that makes it feel so right for the season. The creative process for each collection starts long before we’re in design meetings; it’s always kind of running in the background. Inspiration usually isn’t one big moment; it’s more a collection of little sparks. I might spot an old magazine ad with an unexpected color combo, or come across a piece of art that sticks with me. I build from there, starting with color and print. I gravitate toward certain things again and again. I know what I love!
Any personal faves in the summer collection?
I’m especially excited to wear the Midnight Leo. It’s such a standout piece for events, in the perfect tone of peach that’s so flattering and fresh, and the bow detailing adds a feminine touch. It strikes the balance of polished but still playful, which is exactly what I want in a summer dress. What’s happening swim-wise this season?
I’ve always believed great fit transcends trend. We’ve never chased fleeting silhouettes or cuts; our customers know they can count on us for pieces that feel as good as they look! This season, I’m especially excited about our cinched bandeau one-piece—a flattening, fun take on a classic style. And our timeless halter continues to be a collection staple. We’re also having a lot of fun with bold, playful prints and beaded details and trims. What’s a 2025 fashion trend you’re so here for and why?
I’m into the ultrasoft wide-leg jeans…so comfortable and chic. Rag & Bone and MOTHER both make great styles. They pair with our boho Shoshanna tops perfectly!
How about a recent trend you’ll be happy to see disappear?
What’s going on with these stuffed animals people are hanging off their bags? Very confusing to me. I love whimsy, but this feels odd.
Which Shoshanna pieces do you wear all the time?
I live in our swimwear, cover-ups, and easy day dresses. I’m all about pieces that make getting dressed effortless but still feel put together. Our cinched one-pieces are a favorite—especially new prints this season—and pair so well with our umbrella mini dress for a quick outfit change. When I’m running around town or headed to lunch, I keep reaching for the Highland dress. It’s the perfect midi—lightweight, easy to wear, and the floral print just feels like summer.
Where are you shopping and eating Out East this summer?
I’m so excited about the new Blue&Cream in Sag Harbor, and Joey Wölffer has a summer pop-up shop at my favorite, Sage and Madison! I’m also excited about BonBon, the Swedish candy shop opening in Sag, and my family and I count the days until our favorite ice cream, Big Olaf, opens for the summer. Sen and La Fondita are my perennial favorites. Also love Léon 1909 on Shelter Island for a chic, grown-up spot, as well as El Taco Ole in Montauk, after a long day of surfing.
What’s on tap for Fall and Winter?
Rich, beautiful, autumnal tones that feel warm and elevated, and define the season, and incredible textures, too; luxurious knits, soft suedes, and mixed-media dresses that are flattering and easy to wear but always feel special. We’re also leaning into eveningwear with lots of metallics and sparkle.
Shoshanna Gruss
ACATION ARDROBEVW
ICYMI Banana Republic is looking seriously chic lately, with travel-inspired (and travel-friendly) collections to fill your suitcase and fuel your wanderlust. Banana Republic’s head of marketing, Meena Anvary, talks us through the brand’s resort-ready looks and island-hopping summer campaign.
By ALEXANDRA ILYASHOV
What are the big themes of Banana Republic’s Summer collection, and how did Italian craft and quality factor into the design process?
Our Summer collection inspires a sense of ease and timelessness and takes people on our travels. We were inspired by Sicily, Italy, and Majorca, Spain, and went on a journey through charming towns, romantic coastlines, and local perspective highlighting a sense of curiosity and discovery our customer loves. We also tie-in to the quality and craft inherent to Italian culture and our linen, which is milled in Italy. In Majorca, we were inspired by a slower pace of life and connecting to nature, the rocky coastlines, and fishing boats. Majorca inspired our original shell print for the season, while shirtdresses, leather sandals, and plenty of linen round out the uniform for summer travel.
Such gorgeous locations to shoot a campaign, too. How did you weave in local perspective and culture?
Because we shot in Sicily and Majorca, both locations were rich in character and culture. We engaged local Sicilians we met along the way and included them in our campaign, like Rosaria, who has lived in an apartment above the town square in Cefalù for more
than 40 years. She even shared her family’s limoncello recipe with us!
Delicious! How have you been evolving the look and feel of Banana Republic overall?
Banana Republic has always been a brand rooted in discovery and storytelling. Our reinvigoration is about reconnecting and balancing heritage with modernity, and inspiring customers to bring the
Banana Republic’s gorgeous Summer 2025 campaign
Meena Anvary
spirit of exploration into their everyday lives. For women, we’ve expanded our dress assortment to include airy silhouettes, coastal color palettes, and a versatility that’s great for any occasion this summer. Our menswear is about modern utility, with garments that are both purposeful and elevated, relaxed and refined. The pieces are crafted from premium fabric mills in Italy and tailored for comfort, style, and versatility. We’re seeing strong response to our linen resort shirts, which are lightweight, printed, and great for vacations to dinners at home. For color this season, the focus is on sun-bleached neutrals, warm terra-cottas, and mineral blues that reflect our coastal European inspiration. Our Traveler 5-Pocket Pant and Easy Pull-On E-Waist Pant, for example, are both made with Italian-sourced linen that are great for summer.
Linen is such a seasonal staple. How did you work with the airy material in fresh ways this season?
We always love our tried-and-true linen staples in neutrals. This season, our team also created a shell print, hand-drawn by our in-house illustrator and inspired by shells found on the shores of Majorca. The linen pieces feel fresh, functional, and wearable in summer heat. How do you personally like to style linen?
I love a monochromatic moment with linen and layering pieces in the same tonal family to create dimension without weight. A linen blazer paired with an easy dress and the right jewelry feels both effortless and pulled together.
What’s happening shoe-wise for summer?
Footwear this season mirrors the relaxed refinement of the apparel. Think fisherman sandals with artisanal detailing, leather slides, and suede espadrilles that nod to Mediterranean craftsmanship. We’re focused on creating versatile options that move seamlessly from beachside café to city stroll.
How and why did you curate a selection of thirdparty brands at the Soho flagship location?
As a lifestyle brand, we partner with labels like Castañer, Hunza G, and K. Jacques that share our spirit of adventure and have stories worth telling. This product complements our positioning as a destination for discovery and highlights the way our customers mix and match product in their wardrobe. Our team discovers many of them through our own travels and inspiration, which we then highlight with a richer experience for our customers in store. What are some recent or upcoming collabs? Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do, and partnerships are one of our favorite ways to bring that to life. The White Lotus capsule was a dream collaboration that allowed us to capture the spirit
of adventure and travel through fashion. We often work with chefs like Jonah Reider to curate menus for our in-store events as a way to engage our community around style, travel, culture, and food. On social media, collaborations like “The Art of Living” with Tyler Florence allows us to bring the world of Banana Republic to life in dynamic, meaningful ways. Where do you spend time when you’re Out East? Any favorite spots to eat, shop, stay, and generally hang out?
We had a fantastic time at the shoot, especially at the Jackson Pollock-Lee Krasner house, Gerard Beach, and The Crow’s Nest to name a few favorites. Looking ahead to Fall and beyond, what’s up next for the brand?
We’re reconnecting with what’s always made us special—our roots in adventure, discovery, and timeless style. I’m excited by the momentum we’re building as we celebrate our heritage and bring it to life in fresh, modern ways. We’re creating a brand that feels both thoughtful and relevant. And we’re just getting started! I look forward to sharing updates in the months to come.
THE SUMMER OF LAVAZZA
Attention, coffee lovers! This summer, Lavazza brings its La Dolce Vita lifestyle to Montauk through a new three-year partnership with the Montauk Yacht Club. Its popular Ocean Club restaurant will feature three exclusive menu items inspired by Lavazza’s signature blends: a
decadent tiramisu, a refreshing chilled mousse, and a refined espresso martini.
“At Lavazza, we understand that coffee is no longer just a beverage—it’s a cornerstone of culinary and hospitality experiences,” says Daniele Foti, Vice President of Marketing, Lavazza North America. “This partnership with Montauk Yacht Club underscores our commitment to supporting the foodservice industry with products, programs, and creative inspiration that help operators differentiate their offerings and drive deeper guest
engagement. It’s a testament to the role coffee can play in elevating the full spectrum of dining
“Working with Lavazza opened up new creative possibilities,” says chef Jarad McCarroll. “Coffee isn’t just an ingredient—it’s a complex aromatic element that adds depth, richness, and surprise. These dishes and beverages reflect that idea while staying true to our seasonal, coastal style.”
Lavazza has brought a series of curated summer activations to Montauk already this season, including a branded café market takeover in June, complete with curated coffee drinks and visual storytelling, and an in-room experience that extends the Lavazza lifestyle directly to guests with special amenities and sweepstakes access via QR code.
This activation is part of Lavazza’s broader Pleasure Makes Us Human campaign, launched last summer, which celebrates meaningful moments of indulgence and connection through coffee. The Montauk Yacht Club partnership adds to Lavazza’s growing list of hospitality collaborations, joining Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Princess Cruises, and marquee events like the U.S. Open, as the brand continues to deliver premium coffee experiences in the
Chef Jarad McCarroll and Daniele Foti
Krystal Bick
Krystal Bick, Daniele Foti, Wilder Davies, Eddie Roche, Daniel Tranter, Ambra Malagola, and Ashley Carone
PERFECT PLANET
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Retailers in attendance were treated to generous hospitality and fun brand activations that let them discover new accessory lines, such as Erin Gray’s Build Your Own Ring Stack event, Lisi Lerch’s Touchdowns & Tequila, and Bara Boheme’s permanent bracelet station. Attendees were greeted each morning with croissants at the Atlanta Apparel Bistro, and opening night featured live music at the denim-themed kickoff party and giveaways from six notable denim brands. After market, buyers could explore another trendy Atlanta destination nearby with a shuttle to Westside Provisions District for dining options and retail outlets.
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Randi Knows Best
The Agency’s Randi Ball has been living Out East full-time for more than a decade and a half. So she knows her way around town, which pays off for work and play purposes. From a hidden gem coffee rec to guiding her clients’ quests for their dream Hamptons home, Ball tells all!
What are your favorite moments of summer?
My summer days are quite often spent with customers and clients, but I look forward to getting down to the beach each day around 4 p.m. I live in the Amagansett Dunes neighborhood, and the ocean is literally right at the end of my street. I’ll have a glass of rosé with my friends until the sun goes down, then we’ll head over to one of our houses for a casual backyard barbecue. That sounds delightful! Let’s talk travel plans. Where are you headed next?
I don’t leave the Hamptons in the summer because it’s my peak work time, but then I start traveling a little bit as the summer winds down. At the end of September, my husband and I are going to a wedding in Saint-Tropez, and we’re excited about it. And I have a new granddaughter in Los Angeles, so I need to get over there and see her after the summer.
That’s so fun! Any other adventures on the horizon?
I love going to concerts, and I’m going to see a show at Red Rocks in Colorado. When I saw Brandi Carlile was performing there, I texted my best friend and she said, “Let’s go!” After the concert, we’ll go hiking in Aspen for a couple of days, which is my absolute favorite thing to do. I work so hard in the summer, so fall travel is something I look forward to. Speaking of working hard, what have you been working on? I just completed my first year at The Agency, this will be my second summer, and I just couldn’t be happier with the people that I work with and the culture that we’re building. We have many fun events planned throughout this summer.
140 Accabonac Road, East Hampton
Randi Ball
What are some recent listings of note?
I’m excited to be marketing 140 Accabonac Road this summer. It’s so special because it’s 2.6 fully cleared acres of land, yet it’s close to the village of East Hampton. It’s just a stunning 9,700-square-foot home by Abstract Builders that can accommodate tennis or your choice of racquet sports. The deal I was most proud of this year was locating and then selling an off-market oceanfront in Amagansett for $24.5 million!
Congrats! How have you seen Amagansett change over the many years you’ve been living in the area?
Amagansett is one of the hottest towns in the Hamptons. When I purchased my house here more than 25 years ago, nobody knew Amagansett. There was nothing here but The Talkhouse! It was a stop on the way to Montauk. Now, everybody wants to spend time here with the uptick in fabulous restaurants and boutique shops. It’s the best. I’m so lucky.
How long have you been Out East?
I’ve been living here full time for almost 16 years; I’ve curated a wonderful life here for myself and my family. Raising my boys out here has been nothing but joyous.
They’ve had such a wonderful experience, just taking full advantage of everything the Hamptons has to offer—surfing, fishing, golf, you name it. I have a 17-year-old son who will be a senior at East Hampton High School next year, and he’s the varsity quarterback. In a small town, that’s a big deal— very Friday Night Lights
One of my favorite things about summer is that my older son, who’s 21, comes home from college, and along with him comes half the fraternity house. So during the weekends, my house is filled with USC boys. My house is for the kids in the summer—no guests, no family visiting, the house is for them.
Besides your sons, you’ve got a pair of adorable pooches. Calvin and Henri are famous around here; they’re the cutest little goldendoodles. They’re the luckiest of us all, being on the beach 365 days a year! They, too, have a little culture shock when the beaches start getting busy, but they kind of ease into the hoopla. Kind of.
Ha! Lucky pups. And what do you love most about being on the East End year-round?
I love that every season the towns transform into their own magical places, offering a whole different array of activities. In the fall, the population starts clearing out, but the restaurants are still open, the apple orchards are in season, there are great hikes to go on.
And Halloween and Thanksgiving are just lovely out here. When winter comes it’s pretty desolate, except for the local people; we just kind of hunker down together, make meals and watch movies, and I love that. And spring is what we call our local summer— we have nice weather, it’s emptier than summer but we get to enjoy everything. Then summer comes, and you get to live in the absolute hottest spot for summer in the country; it’s where everybody wants to be, and it’s a lot of fun to meet new people every summer.
Randi’s Hamptons Haute List!
Real estate star Randi Ball shares her little black book for everything from coif cuts to cocktails!
Shopping fix: “I’m loving La Garconne in Amagansett. It’s a small women’s clothing boutique with a unique curation of designers that are perfect for the Hamptons lifestyle.”
Dining musts: “LDV at The Maidstone is a beautiful restaurant and a wonderful little bar; the food is good, and the outside dining in the garden is just beautiful. There’s a lovely front porch with swings, too. La Fondita and Coche Comedor are favorites, too. They’re right next door to each other and have the same owner. They’re casual and fun, and the perfect place to grab a margarita, guacamole, and some tacos after a day on the beach or golf course. You can eat there at picnic tables, or take it to go and sit in your own backyard with friends.”
Coffee talk: “Il Buco Café is right next to Il Buco al Mare restaurant, and it’s a real gem. They have terrific Italian coffee and pastries; I’m obsessed with the homemade blueberry corn muffins! In back of the shop, there’s handmade Italian glass objects and pottery for sale, too.”
Workout routine: “Rasa Pilates is my favorite way to start the day; it has a private studio in East Hampton.”
Fave facialist: “Katherine Sequeira does the absolute best facials. I discovered her at one of the amazing spas around here, and she’s now gone out on her own.”
Hair care: “Saundra Tague at Warren Tricomi in Sag Harbor is truly the best.”
The Agency’s East Hampton office
140 Accabonac Road, East Hampton
Poolside caffeine fix
La Fondita
Calvin and Henri
HAUTE PROPERTIES
For juicy real estate intel Out East, look no further than Kyle Rosko and Marcy Braun of the Eklund Gomes team at Douglas Elliman. Ahead, Rosko dishes on record-breaking Montauk manses, historic Sag Harbor Village gems—and how surfing fits into his work hard, play hard M.O.
What’s the market looking like this summer?
It’s been a much more active selling season than we’ve seen in a while, and we’ve done some high-level transactions that have closed. We just broke the record for most expensive sale not on the water in Montauk, ever, with 18 Maple, for $17 million; we broke our own record by more than $3 million! It’s the biggest transaction in Montauk this year, and we also had the second-highest transaction of the year in Montauk. Congrats! What else are you cooking up lately?
We’ve been successful with strategic content and marketing. I’m having the most fun with video creation, where I surf in front of the houses I see. I’m getting excellent feedback, and real transactions are happening as a result of social media and our marketing efforts. A couple of my videos have 100,000plus views. One of my videos has more than 500,000
views; the reach has been tremendous. I’ve personally been averaging between 350,000 and 600,000 views per month on my social media page, which is pretty crazy considering I have around 13,500 followers. That’s good engagement, and reaches a lot further than my own personal bandwidth. It’s super exciting to watch those stats and see real, actual feedback from people all over the world. I think I’ve had so much success in my marketing efforts and branding because that’s my lifestyle. It’s not like I have to pretend. It’s literally my exact lifestyle. I live in the neighborhood; I surf in front of these houses every day. What are some current listings you’re especially excited about, and why?
Just got a new listing at 40 Deforest and 42 Deforest, two oceanfront new-construction projects in Ditch Plains, the neighborhood I live in. So I represent the
two highest-listed oceanfront properties in the history of Ditch Plains. I’m in the middle of shooting and strategizing content to be surfing in front of those two houses, which will create a great narrative and bring these properties to life. There’s nothing else that’s oceanfront and new development in that area, and hasn’t been for ages. These are the first two new homes since Stanford White’s Seven Sisters oceanfronts—and those were new in the 1920s!
Any other Montauk standouts?
22 Maple Street was developed by the same architect, Piero Lissoni, and has identical square footage as 18 Maple, which sold for a record $17 million, but
212 Madison Street, Sag Harbor Village
18 Maple Street, Montauk
22 Maple is available for 14.975 million, so it’s $2 million less. You couldn’t build this house—minus the land’s value—for the amount we’re asking for it. There are pools on both levels, a rooftop deck, just these unbelievable amenities.
Aside from Montauk, any other haute houses of note?
Sag Harbor Village has been performing incredibly well. I have a house in Sag Harbor Village that’s a gorgeous little jewel box—three bedroom, two bathroom, little slice of heaven, 212 Madison. It’s the quintessential Sag Harbor cottage and has been renovated. It’s beautiful; I want it so bad. If I didn’t already have a house in Sag Harbor Village, I would buy this house.
What are buyers looking for lately. Are there any major trends you’re seeing?
People are looking for storytelling and character in their homes. This whole new development movement was strong for many years, and now we’re finding people’s sensibilities are turning toward nuanced details that are interesting—something telling a story, where the materials were sourced from, where an artifact in the house came from, stuff like that is meshing with people, as opposed to just the cookie cutter, white, bright look. It’s refreshing to see that demand back in the market.
Do you have any secret traffic-beating routes?
Yes, and I will never share them, but they work, because you understand the traffic patterns and the blocks. I’d rather be driving than stopped; I’d rather be taking a scenic route, and the beauty of a quiet street in that hectic moment in the summertime, and I still get to beat the traffic by 20 minutes going east to west.
What are you listening to while you’re en route? I’m usually on the phone, but I wish I could
play music! I love house music, classical, and jazz, depending on where I need to be with my temperament. With house music, it’s like, let’s go, let’s hit these 12 appointments today!
Where are you eating Out East nowadays?
I’m a creature of habit! You’ll find me at Crow’s Nest
many nights a week, that’s basically my home away from home. I order three things, and I’m always trying to just bring someone to share it with me. I get the ricotta appetizer to start, then the cowboy steak and scallops entrées. That’s the perfect order for two people.
Kyle Rosko @nycsilversurfer
22 Maple Street, Montauk
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Totally LUSH
Gorgeous greenery and bright, bold flowers can be stunning and sustainable—just ask Unlimited Earth Care founder Frederico Azevedo, who has beautified the East End with artful landscape design for 30-plus years. Here, Azevedo explains what’s blooming these days, literally and figuratively.
What’s new with you and Unlimited Earth Care?
It’s an exciting year for Unlimited Earth Care! The Garden Market is in full bloom, with new collections of outdoor furniture and full selections of native and well-adapted plants and flowers. On June 28th, we hosted an art opening, “Flourish & Flow,” a new series by the artist LUAP [Paul Robinson] featuring his iconic “The Pink Bear” figure in natural landscapes. With original paintings and limited-edition prints by the artist, it was a chance to experience art amongst the flowers on a summer evening. I’m looking forward to hosting an art opening at the Garden Market of a well-known artist whose work I’ve loved and collected for years. I’ve always been interested in the arts and I’m a designer, so it’s a wonderful opportunity to have two worlds I love together—flowers and fine art. What else are you excited about this summer?
Summer is my busiest season, so I’m excited to move forward with new projects and maintain previous designs. The summer is the true test of a successful garden and landscape design, so I have to be attentive to how everything is blooming and growing together, and how the design responds to the transition to the new season.
Color is a signature of your design approach. What sorts of palettes and plants inspire you currently?
Yes, I’m particularly known for my colorful, curving floral borders, which bring depth and a richness to lawns or paths and help me carve out different spaces. I compose both softer and more dramatic color palettes depending on the project—lavender or nepeta can provide a good contrast both in texture and hue to a vibrant buddleia; and bright white blooms, such as Shasta daisies or Casablanca lilies, can give graphic balance to golden rudbeckias or lively echinacea in pink and almost neon purples.
Any other types of floral combos you’re loving right now?
Blanket flowers are a native perennial that bloom in July and the late summer, attract butterflies and
hummingbirds, and come in some gorgeous colors. I also often use alliums in my designs; they bring form and height into a flower bed and will still be blooming through early summer. One combination I often use is Miscanthus grasses, pink fairy roses, and nepeta. They’re a great example of a companion plant garden: The Miscanthus provide the roses with shade, and the nepeta flowers attract insects that eat the aphids that bother the roses. Not only do they help care for each other, these three plants look nice together; the nepeta and roses look like something out of a traditional English garden, but the dramatic grasses make the whole composition feel modern. How has sustainable gardening been part of Unlimited Earth Care’s ethos since you launched?
Unlimited Earth Care was founded in 1993 as a sustainable garden and landscape design firm. I’ve always designed with native and well-adapted plants and flowers, and I’ve always been attentive to new technologies or materials that can help make my designs more sustainable. Over the years, I’ve encouraged my clients to attract pollinators to their gardens, such as bees, birds, and butterflies, and I’m delighted that recently pollinator gardens have become fashionable, but Unlimited Earth Care has been designing to invite helpful visitors all along. We also offer sustainable design elements, like a choice of flowering meadows for large areas of property that may be setback or less used instead of lawns that require constant irrigation.
What kinds of plants are—and aren’t—particularly sustainable choices for gardening in the Hamptons?
The answer is complicated because the East End has so many diverse environments—some areas have sandy ocean soil just down the street from farmland or woods—so I encourage people to learn exactly what type of environment they’re considering and work from there. Generally, the best choices are plants that are native to Long Island, such as rudbeckia, asters, lupine, echinacea, bayberry, and helenium, but plants and flowers that are native to North America are also good choices, such as vervain, switchgrass, and lupine. There are also many well-adapted plants and flowers to choose from that can also thrive if chosen carefully. I’d say the unsustainable choices are whatever is a struggle to keep healthy in your particular environment; some tropical plants, for example, may not be happy Out East, and if you’re concerned about water use, consider choices that are low maintenance and hardy for your garden, such as some sages and rosemary, even echinacea is quite drought-tolerant. The important thing is to invite pollinators to your garden, and choose plants and flowers that are going to be healthy and thrive there, and of course I believe it’s possible to create something beautiful within those guidelines. What are your absolute favorite green spaces in New York City and beyond?
I love Central Park, I have an apartment nearby, and of course the botanical gardens. I also love to visit the incredible gardens where my daughter lives out in Los Angeles, such as the Huntington Gardens. And Flamengo Park in Rio de Janeiro is the public park that inspired my love for landscape design and led me to become a garden and landscape designer myself. , a landfill, and [landscape designer] Lota de Macedo Soares had a vision to create a modern park that would bring something beautiful and accessible into people’s lives. She assembled a team of legendary designers, such as Roberto Burle Marx and Richard Kelly, and it became a thriving public space that was highly designed and intentional yet somehow still overflowing with natural beauty and life; it’s an exceptional example of Brazilian Modernism. Where are you finding design inspiration lately? People often assume that I’m inspired by paintings, and I do love paintings of nature and gardens, but I find that my most vivid inspirations for color palettes come from animation. This surprises people, but gardens and landscapes are moving, living designs, so I have to build color palettes that are flexible and can respond to different types of light. Everything in the garden should look beautiful in the wind or on a cloudy day, and not just still in the sunlight.
Where can we find you dining and shopping Out East?
I am committed to my favorite standbys, like Pierre’s, Sunset Beach, and Le Bilboquet, but I always try new restaurants and visit new stores—I’m excited about the grand opening of Blue&Cream in Sag Harbor, owned by my friend
Frederico Azevedo
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Hosting With Heart
Designer Purvi Padia knows home is where the heart is, which is a core theme for her Revelry brand. THE DAILY SUMMER caught up with the chic entrepreneur to learn all about her latest collection— and picked up some summer hosting tips, too!
By AARON ROYCE
What sparked your interest in home décor and design? I started off in the beauty and fashion worlds, and part of my role became creating these spaces that were reflective of whatever designer we were working with. I quickly found out that was my true passion. After I did that for a bit, I got my degree in interior design from Parsons, and I started my interior design firm. When I would go to select tableware, I found that there was a real gap in the market. There were high-end, quality, beautiful brands, or there were more mass-produced, one-off brands that would have just china, glassware, or textiles. There wasn’t a single brand that encompassed all of it—that had a real design language, felt custom and curated, and offered a breadth of selection, that you could go to as a one-stop shop. I found that there was this opening in the market.
Revelry is such a unique name. How did you come up with it?
Both of my children have “R” names, and I wanted a word that started with R because I felt this was also like my baby when I started to dream it up. I went back and forth on a few different names. I wanted it to be a word that elicited the idea of joy, and a little bit of a mess.
That’s a fab concept! How does your brand reflect those ideas?
Something that’s super important to me in the way I host, and in the way that I live, is that I don’t subscribe to the idea of perfection. I think that the most interesting interiors, the most interesting tabletops, and the most interesting parties are a mix of the undone and the polished.
What do you love most about hosting events at home?
There’s all that talk about love languages, and my love language is hosting! That’s how I show love—inviting people into my home and sharing this personal piece of my heart with them.
What are some of your least favorite elements of hosting?
There isn’t anything I don’t love about hosting! When I first started hosting, it felt like so much work, and that was part of why I started to lean into this idea of Revelry. Over the years, I wanted to figure out a way to make the hosting not ever feel like work. To me,
hosting means feeling like part of the party, once you take that work element out of it.
Tell us about Revelry’s new Spring/Summer 2025 collection. What inspired the new line?
In the Spring/Summer collection, we’ve taken a few more design liberties. We’ve pushed the envelope a bit, and it still is so palatable and versatile, whether you’re more of a traditionalist, a modernist, or wherever you might land. We wanted to focus on statement pieces, so the Spring/Summer collection is all about having one or two standout things that are going to take your tabletop or coffee table or your bookshelf or entry table to the next level.
What’s an essential piece of home décor that everyone should own?
I go back to this idea of making things feel authentic. I don’t want to use the word “casual,” because that’s
Purvi Padia
not always the sensibility you want, but something that feels like it’s okay to have a good time here. My take on that is a rumpled textile, and the reason I wanted it to be rumpled is because I feel that that puts people at ease. It’s the element that makes it feel a little more joyful, a little more chaotic, a little bit more like it’s okay to have a good time here.
I would say a theme. It’s helpful sometimes to focus on one or two things. If you have a theme, you have something to build off of. But oftentimes, we all do things that are a creative collaboration of a bunch of different things I had in mind. If you’re starting out hosting, or feeling stuck on how to host, it’s great to start with a theme. It immediately gives you some direction.
Your Spring/Summer collection just came out, but are there any hints you can share on what you’re working on next?
I’m excited about Fall. We started to push the envelope a bit with the Spring/Summer collection, and the response has been positive. It was encouraging that the Revelry customer, and the clientele as a whole, are ready and open to things that feel a little more designed and have a real design standpoint. Some of the new things we have coming out for Fall are cheeky and have some of our signatures, but taken to the next level, thanks to cool silhouettes that are unexpected.
What are some similarities between working in fashion and home décor, and how did those inform your career pivot? Fashion, home décor, and home design are so closely aligned. When we think about fashion, we think about proportion, silhouette, and texture, and those are all things that are important in home design. I would argue they’re maybe more important in home design when you’re working on such a larger scale than a body. That’s what has given me a different take on interiors than a lot of people who do interiors and
Do you have any go-to outfits you tend to wear when you’re hosting an event at your home, or attending an event at somebody else’s home? don’t know that I have one go-to outfit. I’m someone who doesn’t subscribe to the idea of doing what’s “in fashion.” The most interesting looks and the most stylish people are ones who could be a little fluid and create looks that are a little different from what everyone has. Do your outfits vary based on events you attend?
It depends on the event, whether it’s a professional event, a creative event, or a daytime event. I always love an open neck [collar]. That’s something that I will always be drawn to. What’s the best piece of hosting advice that somebody has given you?
The best piece of advice that someone has given me—which I think applies to everything in life—is that for anything to be successful, it has to be authentic. In all my different endeavors, I rely on authenticity. People can see through you if you’re not authentic. Authenticity seems quite important to you! When I’m creating designs, I’m trying to be introspective and reflective of what speaks to me, versus trying to figure out what might resonate with other people. When I’m hosting, I’m leaning on my own thoughts and ideas on what I think works. Authenticity is the key to success.
Revelry’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection combines breezy textures and geometric patterns for an effortless finish.
TAYLOR SWIFT
Oft-criticized for wearing too many slip dresses, frilly tops, and denim cutoffs, perhaps a new era is on the way for Tay Tay in Tom Ford.
ALEC BALDWIN
The father of millions of little Baldwins has never been a fashion guy, but it’s still not too late to make a statement. Paging Willy Chavarria!
JOJO SIWA
In our divided world, we can still agree on one thing: This pop “star” has abysmal fashion taste. Let’s give this our best shot with a look from Chanel’s Couture 2025 collection.
Chic OVERS
THE DAILY SUMMER to the rescue! Whether they’re stylechallenged or just can’t break away from the same uniform, we’ve given a refresh to a few darlings who need a little love. Who knows? Maybe next year they’ll make our Hamptons Most Stylish list!
We believe in Cher’s fashion icon status, but it’s summer, love! Add some Zimmermann to your life! Do you see it?
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