Dan’s Papers June 10, 2011 danshamptons.com Page 45
GIVIN’ YOU THE BUSINESS by T.J. Clemente
Changes this Season
One new exciting facet of the approaching summer season in the Hamptons is a walk through the various hamlets to see the new businesses that have opened. Change is a huge part of the Hamptons scene, with businesses choosing to stake their piece of the American Dream on a Main Street in the Hamptons. In Southampton many new shops have opened this year, including Julia Gray Antiques, 20 Hampton Road, Southampton, described as a panorama of decorated furniture. Eighteenthcentury hand-painted French commodes, English chests with Adam-style hand-painted garlands, splendid chinoiserie armoires recalling the decorative artistry of the Far East during the 1730s are just samples of their artistry. Then there is Sitara Naghavi, 60 Jobs Lane, Southampton, a sculptural jewelry and functional art boutique. Southampton Animal Shelter Thrift Shop on Jobs Lane is a newcomer. Animal lovers of all kinds went into their attics and basements, created extra closet space and opened up a thrift shop. Next is Jack Wills, 54 Jobs Lane, Southampton, a shop that aims for the “University Crowd,” drawing from British history and tradition. It’s fun to walk through the shop to see (in their words) a “heavy dose of the hedonistic university lifestyle.” How can you not go take a peek? Next there is The Black Dog, located on 50 Jobs Lane, Southampton. Started on Martha’s Vineyard, this shop features their famous traditional products, from homemade baked goods to their top-selling signature crewneck logo tee. Then there is a favorite Southampton shop, Cynthia Rowley, but this is a new Cynthia Rowley – The Shop at Capri (Hotel), located at 281 County Rd 39A, Southampton. A longtime Job’s Lane favorite, Rowley has opened a new boutique that will feature the usual line of Rowley originals. Hey by the way it might be fun to check out the restoration of the Capri with its restaurant, all new this year. Please note that Besim Cukaj, owner of Besim’s Fine Cigars, moved off Jobs Lane to Main Street. Breezin’ Up also has moved this year to Main Street from Job’s Lane, whereas Brahmin Inc. is still on Job’s Lane, but next door to where they were! All in Southampton Village. In East Hampton Village there are some exciting changes too. Restoration Hardware, 69 Main Street, opened up their first Hamptons location with great fanfare. They specialize in educating the customer about the intricacies of high-quality restoration, maintenance and creation of delicate keepsakes. It was the space that international brand Tommy Hilfiger had occupied. Now that Kelly Smith’s A Little Bit of What you Fancy, a Hamptons tradition, has moved on, in its space is a newly renovated Michael Kors shop. The
restaurants have opened up magic of Lacoste has come to East Hampton too. You in EH: The East Hampton can be in alligator heaven Grill, located on 99 North with their classic look. Main Street down by the EH Island Company has also Village Police Station where come into the village with Della Femina’s was; and the their laid-back casual wear. very new and popular vision Other shops are sprinkled of Hamptons power couple around the East Coast, in Colin and Venessa, Spring Naples, Florida, Nantucket Close, located on 341 Pantigo Besim’s Fine Cigars Road. Spring Close is open and Martha’s Vineyard, Palm Beach and the Cayman and attracting huge crowds Islands! The Halsey McKay Gallery is getting already, so call first. It must be noted that quite a talk-up in East Hampton Village, the very popular Almond of Bridgehampton as is Sam Edelman, the master of women’s has moved a mile or so east from its last footwear. Then there is Crewcuts by J. Crew, location. It is now headquartered on the 14 Main Street, East Hampton, with a “stylist” southwest corner of Main Street (Rt27) and in house to help select the preppy classics Ocean Road in Bridgehampton. and a whole new selection aimed at the Now that there are some new places to youngest in the family. Two new “must visit” explore, go out and visit them!
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