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SoulCycle, Flywheel, and Barry’s Bootcamp are ...

A. a complete rip-off aimed at city people.

B. the logos on my housekeeper’s T-shirts.

C. a little too crowded for my taste.

D. where I got this ass.

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My favorite summer flavor combo is ...

A. baked-stuffed clams and Bud Light Lime.

B. burrata caprese and zucchini chips from Nick & Toni’s.

C. dulce de leche ice cream in a waffle cone from Scoop du Jour.

D. rosé and molly.

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The lobster salad at Loaves & Fishes is ...

A. not as good as The Lobster Roll.

B. not as good as it used to be.

C. way overpriced, but somehow still worth it.

D. what I’m totally serving at my wedding.

The arrival of spring means it’s time to …

A. put the boat in the water and sign the kids up for day camp.

B. tell my guy to open the pool.

C. see if we can get a renter for August.

D. book a touch up with Dr. Brandt.

Conscience Point is …

A. where I lost my virginity in the woods.

B. where my lawyer’s daughter hit those people in her SUV. C. a great place for a day hike, but check for ticks!

D. Noah and Jason’s best club ev-er.

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My favorite day of summer is …

A. Labor Day. B. July 4th.

C. Memorial Day. D. Super Saturday.

When I think of Bridgehampton, I think of ...

A. K-Mart.

B. Candy Kitchen.

C. K-Mart and Candy Kitchen.

D. polo, because Nacho and I had that thing, remember?

Sometimes I wish the Hamptons were more like ...

A. they were when I was a kid.

B. they were when I started coming here in the ‘80s.

C. they appear on Barefoot Contessa.

D. St. Tropez in August (wut wut!)

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To get to the beach, I just have to ...

A. walk to the end of my street.

B. walk to the edge of my lawn.

C. pile the kids in the G Wagon and pray there’s a spot.

D. put on my YSL Tribute heels and 27 pieces of jewelry.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, my pool is filled with ...

A. my kids and all their cousins.

B. water and nothing else, because no one ever swims in it.

C. inflatable swans.

D. all my wasted friends.

My primary source for local news is ...

A. my neighbor’s copy of Newsday.

B. Dan’s Papers.

C. the New York Times’ Hamptons vertical.

D. Derek Blasberg’s Instagram account.

Sunset Beach is ...

A. everything I hate about the new Shelter Island.

B. a great place to watch the fireworks on July 12th.

C. everything I love about the new Shelter Island.

D. where I met my future husband last Sunday.

Hamptons magazine is ...

A. clogging up the entrance to my IGA. B. always hounding me to do a profile.

C. supposed to do a piece on my jewelry line.

D. Oh my god, I love Jason!

Alec Baldwin is ...

A. Carol Newcomb’s kid.

B. my yoga teacher’s husband.

C. our neighbor in the Village.

D. not as hot as he was when we dated.

The first time I went to Montauk, I ...

A. went deep-sea fishing with my dad.

B. swore it was the last time I went to Montauk.

C. thought I was in Albany, and wondered what the fuss was about.

D. woke up in a dumpster behind Surf Lodge.

This weekend, I can’t wait to stop by ...

A. Shippy’s.

B. Nick & Toni’s.

C. The Golden Pear.

D. 1Oak.

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Everything you know about the Hamptons you learned from Sex and the City. Please stop.

You’re making the rest of us look bad.

With so many bespoke options, why so off-the-rack? Perhaps it’s time to erect some risque topiary in the front yard.

It took a decade, but you’ve cracked the code and gone native, at least on weekends. Carry on.

You’ve wondered what the hell is wrong with these people a hundred times this summer, and it’s only May. But basics pay the bills, non?

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THINGS TO DISCUSS

☛ Bonjour, darlings! Here’s to another summer of locally sourced, 100-percent organic dish from your chic-obsessed friends at The Daily Summer. ☛ Speaking of farm-raised, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are invading our shores with a Dash boutique and reality show. They wanted an East Hampton shop, but no dice. Southampton restaurateur Irma Herzog is leasing 64 Jobs Lane to the sisters, riling up the neighbors, who told The NY Post: “…

[Irma] brings trash…People are lining up to buy Irma’s property and get her out of town. She’s a piranha.” The sisters’ quest for a megamanse rental has been a bit of a bitch, too. ☛ Scarlett Johansson bought her custom-built four-bedroom Amagansett pad for $2.2 million. Modest! ☛ David Geffen plunked down around $50 million last month for Courtney Sale Ross’s East Hamptons estate, the Cody House; neighbors include Steven Spielberg. ☛ Anderson Cooper is now selling the five-bedroom place next door to his Quogue pad for $2.99 million.

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THE LIFE AQUATIC With Dree Hemingway It’s summer, finally. What’s on the agenda this weekend?

I’m always desperate for a beach situation. The ocean is healing.

Are you a Montauk person?

Kind of? It’s a complete sh*tshow now, but it’s the only place where I can walk around barefoot! I love The Dock, this dive bar where they yell at you if you use your phone.

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SCHOOL’S OUT BENEFIT FOR THE HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE at Peter Wil-

on July 12, 6:30 p.m.

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son and Scott Sanders’ home.

June 7, 6 p.m.

Tickets: $350-$25,000

THE 21ST ANNUAL WATERMILL CENTER SUMMER BENEFIT

on July 26, 6 p.m. The theme?

One Thousand Nights and One Night: Sleepless Nights of Sheherazade.

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THE 14TH ANNUAL MIDSUMMER NIGHT DRINKS TO BENEFIT GOD’S LOVE WE DELIVER

at the home of Kelly Behun and Jay Sugarman. June 21, 6 p.m.

Tickets: $350-$10,000

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with Cameron Diaz, Kate Upton, and Leslie Mann Last summer you filmed The Other Woman out East. Where did you hang?

Leslie Mann: We went to one restaurant in Quogue, I can’t remember the name…

Cameron Diaz: …I know it was right down the street from the Ramada Inn. How did you relax between takes?

Cameron: We’d jump in our trailers, take off our underwear, and get crazy!

Woah.

RING AROUND THE ROSÉ with André Balazs

☛ “Crowdsourced” iPhone app Blade can snag you a helicopter ride from NYC for just $450. Plastic cup of rosé included. ☛ Hey, club kids: Finale arrives in East Hampton, while 1Oak drops the bass in Southampton. ☛ The Free Ride, a gratis beach shuttle, got pimped out with iPad “selfie machines”. Oy. ☛ Blow Hampton is now open in Bridgehampton, to the delight of humidity-fearing frizz sufferers. ☛ Uber competitor Gett is taking its on-demand car service out East. Rides from NYC run from $225 to $325 a pop. ☛ Sans boat? Fill the yacht-shaped void in your life on one of Little Dutch’s plucky sailing charters.

Summer Bash Chic-Sheet

CAST CHATTER

Do you get high on your own supply?

Oh, wow, I’d hate to admit how much of our rosé I’ve drunk! We’ve been producing our own stuff for seven years now.

Are you surprised by how popular rosé has become?

It’s crazy. When we first brought it to Sunset Beach, only people who’d been to the South of France were familiar with it. Now, it’s one of the fastest growing wines in America.

You’ve been in London.

Will we be seeing you on Shelter Island?

Of course. It’s a little more low key than the Hamptons.

The Daily wonders… What will we never see you wearing this summer?

“Grey, beige, or greige.

Summer’s about flamboyant colors.”

— SIMON DOONAN, CREATIVE AMBASSADOR, BARNEYS

“A bikini.

I just had twins!”

— ZANNA ROBERTS RASSI, SENIOR FASHION EDITOR, MARIE CLAIRE

“A fedora.”

—MARK SMITH, OWNER, NICK & TONI’S

“A tank top.”

— ARIEL FOXMAN, EDITOR, INSTYLE

“Cutoff jean shorts.”

—ALISON BROD, PR MAVEN

“Neon, plaid, Birkenstocks, Celine shoes, Speedos, skeletoes, bowties, gingham, seersucker, pastels, lobster prints, and Bermuda shorts.”

— MICHAEL CARL, MARKET DIRECTOR, VANITY FAIR

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“Well, I haven’t drowned yet!”—Vanessa Traina on her swimming skills. ☛ “There are so many places I’d like to go that I can’t right now. My kids are so little. I’m trying to scrape together a family trip now.”—Maggie Gyllenhaal ☛ “I love to swim in the sea, but then I have to hide under a tree. I’m a tree person. I don’t do well in the sun!”

—Liv Tyler ☛ “I can’t stand barbecues or picnics. You pack for three hours to go to a park, stare at each other, and stand there waiting for a hot dog to get cooked.”

—Zoe Saldana ☛ “My dad made me work in his office 25 years ago. I got in trouble, so he made me file things for him.”—jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth ☛ “The Italian equivalents of the Hamptons are Capri and the Amalfi coast. It’s all about the beautiful people.”—Tod’s creative director Alessandra Facchinetti ☛ “Working out! And losing my kids to summer camp for six weeks.”—designer Todd Snyder on his summer stresses.

Gigi Hadid in Marchesa dress, Michael Kors watch, Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz earrings and necklace, David Yurman and H.Stern rings, and Verdura cuff

LIFE’S A BEACH With Lucky’s Alexis Bryan Morgan

Where might we find you out East?

We go to the Maidstone Club, where I spent all my summers growing up.

It’s bliss!

Do you miss the Hamptons of your youth?

Sometimes. It was a quiet beach town and I could ride my bike everywhere.

Now there are so many cars!

What’s your least favorite place in the Hamptons?

Nightclubs! I go to the beach most days, cook swordfish at home, and go to bed early.

Do you actually go into the water?

Yes! It’s all about swimming in the ocean when the water is icy cold. I don’t feel rejuvenated if I don’t do it at least once a year.

Are you fond of steamy temps?

I’m from Houston, so the heat doesn’t bother me. People are like, “it’s so hot!” No, it’s really not.

George Wayne’s tête-à-tête with Sean MacPherson!

MAKEUP TALK With Misha Shahzada What inspired Gigi’s cover look?

It’s a “golden goddess” theme, inspired by Raquel Welch and Sophia Loren.

Gigi has the perfect face to pull it off!

What’s the trick to her gorgeous nude look?

I aimed for a natural sunkissed look that’s not overly tan. With a bronzing brush, I dusted Maybelline Mineral Power Bronzer all over Gigi’s face.

How did you create that bright red lip?

Most of the face was left natural, and I used Maybelline Superstay 24 Color Lipstick in Keep Up The Flame paired with Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner in Red. The matte finish adds a modern twist.

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peers do you admire most?

Probably Serge Becker, who’s just incredibly brilliant. I have a very deep and fond place in my heart for Serge. He’s so bright and pure.

You were a Trojan at USC. What did you GEORGE WAYNE: You major in? re-invented Montauk Business and philosophy. My mom was and made West Coast chic determined that I study something praction the East End. This season I’m afraid cal, and insisted on business. She said the Montauk will go totally mainstream. only people who studied philosophy are True? cab drivers. So I studied both.

SEAN MACPHERSON: We all have to evolve Your upcoming Ludlow Hotel has major somehow, GW—accept it and try to be buzz. Where is it exactly? amused! It’s an inevitable kind of flow, It’s at 180 Ludlow Street, in one of the and I’m okay with it. I started going to last surviving pockets of the Lower Montauk in the late ’90s and it reEast Side. The place is a bit nostalgic. minded me of my feral childhood in It reminds me of the first places I Malibu—that subtle mix of trash hung out at in New York in the and cash. The Crow’s Nest is late ’80s. It’s wild and stylish my baby in Montauk. It’ll be in the most beautiful way. even better this season, with How do you get out to the a sense of being somewhere Hamptons these days? You else. We bought these cottages must have a G5 by now, no? next door that we call the David Sean I’m lucky enough to not own a Pharaoh Cottages. They’re MacPherson G5 but have friends who do. But named after the last famous my wife hates to fly, and I hate Montauk Indian. to drive, so we’re in a constant I love that you’re paying homage negotiation over the matter. to Montauk’s pioneers. Who of your H A D I D : G I L L E S B E N S I M O N ; B FA N YC . C O M ( 6 ) ; GETTY IMAGES (2); ALL OTHERS COURTESY

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PACKING POINTERS With Kate Spade New York’s Deborah Lloyd

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We’re terrible packers. Any good advice?

You need a big bag, like the Babe, and a great sundress, perfect sandals, big sunglasses, hat, a little clutch to take to lunch, and a bit of costume jewelry for the evening.

Kate Spade just made a beeline for the Hamptons. Why now?

Our customers have wanted us here for so long, but in the past we’ve just done special deliveries from our Madison Avenue store. We’re so excited to have our own home. It looks like a white sugar cookie, with aqua shutters.

What’s in stock?

Lots of whimsical sunglasses, beach hats, and outdoor items. We’ll also have a special collection of beach cover-ups. So much great stuff!

Location: 17 Newtown Ln., East Hampton

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Essential boutique intel, right this way! ☛ Hit up Orlebar Brown, now at 23 Newtown Ln. in East Hampton, for swim gear and accessories for ladies, gents, and children.

They’re also lending out spiffy Martone bikes. ☛ Westward Leaning shades just hit Theory’s Southampton and East Hampton outposts, and the eyewear label is kicking off summer at the Stadium Red estate with a Don Julio-stocked Airstream. Tipsy yet? ☛ West Elm is going East with a Water Mill shop, complete with Steven Alandesigned bedding and rugs. ☛ Need more Steven? He’s got a new shop a few doors down, at 760 Montauk Highway. ☛ SEASIDE SKIVVIES

BEAUTY BANTER With Zimmermann Designer Nicky Zimmermann

Suck in those tummies, chéries! La Perla is popping up again at 66 Newtown Ln. in East Hampton, filled with sleek swimwear and sultry unmentionables.

What’s new for summer?

The collection is quite sophisticated and more sculptural in shape than previous seasons. Our dresses are perfect for parties or dinners, but they pair well with a bathing suit.

What’s your SPF number?

I’m pretty happy wearing SPF 30 with double spectrum protection daily, but I’ve heard a lot about SPF 50 recently.

Got any Aussie product recs?

Lucas’ Papaw Ointment, which is particularly good for flying. Everyone in Australia uses it—I’ve never found an equivalent!

And your preferred beachside cocktail?

An afternoon margarita is always pretty great!

Location: 27 Newtown Lane, East Hampton

CHIC FLUSH! Two well-toned new boutiques...

Bandier: Ex-music manager Jennifer Bandier’s luxe workout spot carries Stella McCartney, Norma Kamali, and more.

Location: 44B Main St., Southampton Peloton: The cycling label is in Tiffany & Co.’s old digs, selling spin bikes, and stylish exercise duds from VPL, Pret-ASurf, and more. Location: 53 Main St., East Hampton

PLUS! Fitbits...

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Pure Barre’s balletic total bod routine arrives in June (5 Windmill Ln. #4, Southampton). Fhitting Room’s High Intensity Workout lands at Summer Kicks’ FITist Collective in July. Location: 5 Railroad Ave., East Hampton Tracy Anderson’s East End studio is her first to offer killer abs sans a membership. Location: 903 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill

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PENMANSHIP 101 With Milly Designer and Founder Michelle Smith What’s the hautest accessory in stock for Milly’s second Hamptons season?

My Milly for Dempsey & Carroll stationery collection! They’re very fun prints: a banana leaf, colorful leopard print, and zig zags.

How’s your handwriting?

Typical of most artists, my handwriting is barely legible. But still, handwritten notes are much more personal, and prettier, than a text!

Are you dressing patriotically for Memorial Day? Of course! Everyone looks good in a striped mariner’s shirt. It’s an unwritten fashion rule.

Location: 54 Main St., East Hampton

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Gigi Hadid in Moschino jacket, Dolce & Gabbana undergarments and vintage Chanel belt photographed by Gilles Bensimon.

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SWEET TREAT With designer Lisa Perry What’s in your beach bag?

My beach towel, a hat or visor since I don’t like sun on my face, a stack of magazines, and a snack, always.

What’s your go-to snack?

I’m a big fan of marshmallows! I eat them right out of the bag.

What’s your new East End store like?

People can come have fun! The shopping is just an added bonus.

What are you stocking now?

A lot of new collaborations, like with T-shirt company ATM, and Kelly Behun, who does a line of furniture and home accessories. We’ll be the first brick and mortar location for Fancy.com. Also, we’re carrying my favorite plastic Manolo Blahnik shoes.

Location: 67 Main St., East Hampton

DKNY Spring 2014

Beachside Blokes

Net-a-Porter’s sameday deliveries in the Hamptons are back again, and for hommes MR PORTER just launched swift shipping as well. Last year’s hits included “embellished silk kaftans from Lemlem and amazing Chloé party dresses. This summer, we expect ERES, Hampton Sun, and hostess gifts to be big!” says Alison Loehnis, Net-a-Porter’s managing director.

Place those orders by noon!

Viva La Vineyard

Prep haven Vineyard Vines has new permanent digs at 54 Jobs Ln. in Southampton.

Filled with a ship’s hull and sailing relics, the shop boasts polos, swim trunks, and breezy dresses. Plus! A bash is slated for later this summer.

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☛ DKNY and Hannah Bronfman are hosting a chic din on Sunday at Georgica to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. ☛ Joe Fresh is back for season deux at their Southampton pop-up shop at 66 Jobs Ln., stocked with warm weather duds and their namesake beauty line. ☛ Espadrilles for all at Surf Lodge’s coed Soludos pop-up shop, complete with Heartbeet Juicery sips, sunset DJ sessions, and more. Where shouldn’t you don these summery kicks?

“The pool! Soludos and water don’t mix well.” says founder Nick Brown. ☛ Intermix’s Southampton spot is slinging surfboards decked with photog Gray Malin’s iconic seaside images, plus a collection of his photographs. Surf ’s up! ☛ Italian line Cruciani C has macramé lace bracelets and sumptuous leather goods on offer at 28D Jobs Ln. in Southampton. ☛ Retail rumors! We hear that Miansai and Sweaty Betty may have pop-up shops slated for later this summer…☛

They’re the best swimsuits. They last forever! They have a way of making a onepiece that’s sexy. They’re flattering and the material is kind of like Spanx, but it doesn’t look like it. It’s beautiful fabric; it’s French and it’s sexy. –TIA MAHAFFY

Minnie Dubilier, Mimi Moulton, Tia Mahaffy, and ERES partners Bill and Lorna Dreher at the Greenwich store opening

Bathing Beauties Do you simply swoon over ERES’s stylish suits? Of course you do.

The Parisian brand already has an East Hampton outpost at 55 Main St., but now the girls of Greenwich, Conn. can get their fill, too. Stop by the brand’s new location at 372 Greenwich Ave. to scoop up poolside chicwear!

TAKE TWO With Figue Designer Stephanie von Watzdorf It’s Figue’s second Hamptons summer. How did season one go?

People really gravitated towards it because it’s really different from other concept stores.

It’s pretty amazing how well we did!

Where does the name Figue come from?

Figs are my favorite fruit! The name also represents the Mediterranean, the summer spirit, sunshine, and sweetness.

And what’s your favorite way to eat figs?

I make white pizza with Himalayan sea salt, a bit of goat cheese, and sliced figs on top.

How far flung are Figue’s designs?

We have an incredible beading guy in India, Bolivian women who hand knit sweaters, and women in Morocco making bags.

Location: 68 Jobs Ln., Southampton

FORTUNE TELLING With Amy Zerner and Monte Farber of The Enchanted World Emporium What’s in stock?

Monte Farber: Amy’s Spiritual Couture jackets, kaftans and jewelry, and our books, tarot decks, oracles, and meditation kits.

Amy Zerner: Monte will offer a variety of psychic, tarot, and astrology readings!

What’s in the cards?

Monte: Current astrological energies are intense: a Cardinal Grand Cross of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto, squaring and opposing each other. Obtain powerful inner and outer growth to avoid needless conflict.

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NICOLE MILLER’S Sag Harbor Shopping List Our resident foodie shares a few of her local musts, from nachos to rhubarb...

“I stock up on vegetables, seafood, bread, and rhubarb at the Sag Harbor Farmer’s Market (46 Bay St.), then head to Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese Shop (89-B Division St.). My version of picnicking is an afternoon on our boat with chilled Whispering Angel rosé and sandwiches on fresh baguettes. For brunch, I like LT Burger (62 Main St.) for the mucho nachos, fried pickles, and buffalo wings.

Can’t go wrong. I better head to Flywheel (1 Bay St.) ASAP! Page at 63 Main (63 Main St.) is a must for mussels, and Tutto Il Giorno (6 Bay St.) is my all-time dinner favorite.”

SCENE Harlow East, the Sag Harbor So, what is Jimmy Fallon guzzling this season? Probably Wölffer Estate’s new rosé, Summer In A Bottle. The comedian hit the vineyard’s Tasting Room a few times this year. Besides vino-ing, Fallon hung with Drew Barrymore in Bridgehampton at her birthday in February.

More Drew out East, please!

outpost of Richie Notar’s NYC resto, took over B. Smith’s space. ☛ At last! Round Swamp Farm opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Bridgehampton at 97 School St. ☛ UES bistro Le Charlot is replacing Barrister’s in East Hampton in 2015. ☛ Get your herring and floral wreath fix at The Living Room at c/o The Maidstone’s Swedish Midsummer Party on June 20. ☛ The Seafood Shop is delivering directly to beach and boat this summer. Ahoy! ☛ Beijing bites are being served up daily by chef Skinny Mei at new Water Mill spot Red Stixs. ☛ Tavern on the Green’s Jennifer Oz LeRoy and chef Seth Levine are bringing molecular gastronomy to Gurney’s Inn. elBulli at the beach? ☛ Westlake Fish House just opened on a dock in Montauk, with superfresh catches (plus breakfast!).

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When our counterfeit Karl Lagerfeld made a surprise visit to the Hamptons recently, the locals went nuts.

The Daily Summer tagged along with the Kaiser for the day as he shopped in East Hampton, stopped by the beach, and checked out the Wรถlffer Estate.

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He said he was touring the area looking for real estate.

Bob Zellner, writer and activist, East Hampton How do you feel about Mr. Lagerfeld coming to the Hamptons?

It’s the best place to be for Karl and for everybody else. Right now we’re getting ready for the summer rush.

Are you a Chanel fan?

I don’t own anything myself, no. I usually get that for ladies.

Where should Karl setttle?

Maybe North Woods? It’s very hot right now.

What did you and Karl talk about?

He said he was touring the area looking for real estate.

What do you write?

Scripts, mostly. Spike Lee is making a movie of my book, son of the south, right now.

Amy Roberts, mom, Greenwich, CT. Why is your baby crying?

She’s quite a good picker of the genuine article. I think she’s worried he isn’t the real thing.

In what way? Are you suggesting our Karl isn’t who he says he is?

No, not at all!

Are you a Chanel girl?

Of course! I’m a a die-hard.

And what about your baby?

Oh, definitely will be! She’s got an older sister who already is one. This little one isn’t understanding high fashion just yet, though.

Karl asked us to congratulate you on meeting him today.

The pleasure was all mine. It was the highlight of my day.

Are you going to put him on Instagram?

Definitely. Hashtag almost real Chanel.

Catherine Gropper, playwright, East Hampton How did you know this was Karl Lagerfeld?

Oh my god! His white hair is wonderful!

What’s it like having him here in town?

It’s exceptional. He has so much individuality and talent.

He’s probably the biggest celebrity the Hamptons has ever seen, no?

It’s his gifts that count, though, not the celebrity.

Right. Do you wear a lot of his clothes?

No, but my mom does. She’s going to be so excited when I tell her about this!

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Janet Lehr, owner, Vered Art Gallery Were you excited to meet Mr. Lagerfeld?

Of course! It’s fantastic. What’s more appropriate than him being here?

Are you a Chanel girl?

I’m a Lagerfeld girl! I have a picture by Steven Meisel of Daphne Guinness to show him.

He’ll love that. You’ve got a great place.

Thanks. We’ve been here since the ‘70s. We’re even older than the pizza parlor.

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How does one become Karl Lagerfeld exactly?

You start with the attitude, then layer on the clothes, the hair and the Franco-Austrian accent.

You’ve impersonated Karl before, right?

I have. I played Karl to my friend’s Anna Wintour in a comedy variety show at La Mama. Another time I did him at Catch A Rising Star.

Have you ever met him?

No, but we’ve been in the same room before. I can’t remember where it was. It was a long time ago.

How much Chanel is in your closet?

Zero. I do have a Valentino shirt, though.

Karl has a cat called Choupette.

Do you have a cat?

I do. Her name is Catsy Cline.

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When W magazine’s peripatetic editor needs a break from the jet-set circus, he hits the LIE and heads for Bridgehampton. For the best-dressed father of two, summer is all about local artists (The Fireplace Project), simple pleasures (Italian vino), hanging with old friends (Ross Bleckner), and the latest hip-hop jams. BY ALEXANDRA ILYASHOV MIXOLOGY MOMENT! Navy Beach mixologist and partner Martin Cabrera shares his twist on Tonchi’s favorite tipple: Navy Beach’s American Summer Spritz • Chandon Sparkling Wine, like Chandon American Summer • Aperol • Angostura bitters • 1 fresh orange Fill wine glass with ice and add 1 ounce of Aperol, 4 ounces of Chandon Sparkling Wine, and a small dash of Angostura bitters. Garnish with a fresh wedge of orange.

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“My house. I don’t go out for dinner much in the summer, just to friends’ houses. Otherwise, we stay at home. In the winter I like food that I can’t cook, like sushi from Sen in Sag Harbor or Yama Q in Bridgehampton.

Loaves & Fishes still has the best prepared food and ingredients.”

DESSERT SPOT

“Sant Ambroeus. I love the pear and chocolate gelato on a cone.”

DRINK OF CHOICE

“A glass of San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino or an Aperol Spritz.”

FAVORITE NEIGHBOR

“I will be forever a fan and friend of Ross Bleckner.”

SUMMER SOUNDTRACK

“I have satellite radio, and I like to play The Heat channel.”

LOCAL HANGOUT

“The Fireplace Project in Springs has a great gallerist and curators, plus fun artists. The Parrish Art Museum by Herzog & de Meuron is also wonderful. It has the best architecture in Long Island.”

DÉCOR DESTINATION “Turpan in East Hampton.”

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“Peter’s Pond Beach. It reminds me of Mediterranean beaches!”

FAVORITE HOUSE

“Edwina von Gal’s place on stilts in Springs. It’s small and personal, and has great views.”

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“Italian films for my research, like Antonioni’s Le Amiche.”

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“Edwina von Gal’s Perfect Earth Project fundraiser in Springs. It has fantastic live music performances, local food, great artworks, families and kids, and the best views of the Hamptons from Cindy Sherman’s backyard.”

“Lots of biographies of Italian artists, film directors, and designers from the ’50s and ’60s, because I’m working on an exhibition in Rome on that period: Fontana, Capogrossi, Antonioni, Fellini, Mila Schön, Capucci, and Valentino.”

The Fireplace Project; (right) a piece by Lola Schnabel

“I’ve known Stefano for a very long time. We met up in Italy once and he took me to his parents’ house in some small town. We had pasta together.

He’s just all-around knowledgeable about so many things.”

SUMMER SPORT “Either tennis or sailing.”

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If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, your neighbor must have hired Brazilianborn landscape architect Frederico Azevedo. But fear not: He can make your gardening dreams come true, too. The creative force behind Unlimited Earth Care takes an artful approach to outdoor chic, and has the contemporary collection to back it up.

BY DENA SILVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHEL BRENNECKE

how did a Brazilian end up running a landscaping business in the hamptons?

I was doing the same thing in Brazil and then had a job opportunity in New York.

After I arrived, another job in the Hamptons opened up, and so I came here.

After that, the projects kept coming. I never had time to leave!

You’ve got lots of competition out here.

What’s special about Unlimited earth Care?

We’re a business that’s devoted to nature and to creating beauty in a sustainable way. I choose specimens that are native to the area or have proven themselves able to adapt over long periods. Native plants need less water because they’re used to the soil.

Which native plants do you use the most?

There are shrubs, like clethra, viburnums, bayberry, and bearberry, and flowers, like lupin and hollyhock.

We also have trees: dogwood, evergreens, cedar trees, and black pines.

What’s the most overused landscaping technique in the hamptons?

Hedges and trees for screening are obviously a very Hamptons-y thing, like the iconic hedges on Dune Road. I have my own take on hedges. Usually, they’re just one solid wall of evergreen or privet, but I like to mix it up. By diversifying the species, you create more depth and the illusion that the property goes on beyond the plants.

What kinds of budget do you and your clients work with?

It ranges from $7,000 to $200,000, and everything in between. The average is typically around $30,000.

Do you have a favorite color scheme? aside from green, obviously.

I love color, so it’s very important to mix in a lot of variation. In my professional life, I don’t have a color preference, but my personal favorite is lime green.

When I was decorating my house, I made sure to put a touch of lime green in each room. there are quite a few chic Brazilians in the hamptons. is there a place out east that reminds you of home?

I can always find a touch of Brazil at Sunset Beach. They like to play Brazilian music, and I love how it opens out right onto the beach and everyone’s wearing skimpy bikinis. During the summer I’m there at least twice a week.

Your home is quite cozy. tell us about it!

We call it Casa Meu and built it in 1996. I wanted it to be just a simple house so I built it in the traditional colonial style. I love Americana, and I wanted my home to reflect that. the interiors are fabulous.

I did the whole thing myself, yes. I wanted to use as many recycled materials as possible, like the lamp made from recycled iron and the

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table by Tom Fleming that’s created with driftwood from Montauk. The dining table is made of American Shaker wood planks with legs from an old veranda. All the mirrors are salvaged frames from old doors or windows, and the chairs in the kitchen are made from plastic CocaCola bottles.

You’ve got quite the art collection as well. is there a theme?

When it comes to art, I like to collect pieces from Paul Robinson, Mr. Brainwash, and a few others, but I collect wherever I go. For example, we were on our way to Harrods in London and we saw an art gallery filled with dEmo’s pieces. It happened to be the opening of his gallery, and so I bought a piece. Remember him? He was the one that put up the sculpture of David dressed in a Missoni suit in the Meatpacking District. We became friends and he’s even been out here to visit. that’s a great steven Klein photo. are you guys pals?

We are. He also gave me a magazine cover for my birthday a while back that I had framed. Livia, my daughter, used to ride horses at Rose Hill Farm, and his house is right across the street. He used to hang out at the farm, which is how I met him.

What about your yard?

I use my home to experiment with techniques and different kinds of plants. We have a lot of deer, so it’s a great testing ground. I didn’t want to fence anything in; I wanted to keep everything open, and it’s useful to see which flowers and plants are deer-resistant. I made the grounds very structural with flowers and lawn ornaments, and I’m constantly adding and improving.

Where do you hang out off-season?

I have homes in South Beach, Brazil, and Manhattan. I like to move around.

Do you design anything else, aside from landscapes?

I have a line of pots in all different heights, up to 7 feet tall. They’re made of fiberglass and they’re lightweight, but they’re engineered to be stable so that they won’t fly away. The colors are all custom, so clients can choose what’s right for their environment. It was a side project at first, but they’ve gotten very popular. Now, when I visit hotels and other public places, I’m sometimes surprised to see that they use them as décor, like at the SLS Hotel in Miami.

I also design a line of floating spheres made out of stainless steel to put in pools, and a line of torches that float in water. Right now, I’m in the middle of developing a design for a modular pool house.

What is that?

It’s like a cabana, but made in modular pieces, with a steel frame and flat slats of wood. The entire thing can be assembled by hand, as it’s only 8 feet by 8 feet. At the end of the year, you can take the whole thing apart and pack it away in storage. how do you still have time to garden?

I make time. I’m completely obsessed.

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I don’t have a color preference, but my personal favorite is lime green.

gigi

Just Say

With the face of a modern angel, the inevitable comparisons to Kate Upton, and more industry buzz than a beekeepers convention, 19-year-old model Gigi Hadid is the official fashion superbabe of summer. Remember her name—she’s about to go global.

BY EDDIE ROCHE PHOTOGRAPHY BY GILLES BENSIMON STYLED BY ANNA KATSANIS MAKEUP BY MISHA SHAHZADA HAIR BY GIANLUCA MANDELLI

You were great with Gilles today. Were you always that comfortable on set?

I learned that probably in the last six months. The more I do it, the more comfortable I get. People who worked with me six months ago are like, ‘Oh my god! You’ve gotten so much better!’ I used to model for Baby Guess and Guess Kids when I was little, and my mom [Yolanda Foster, of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills] was a model, so I would travel with her on a lot of her shoots. She was also really into photography and documented my whole childhood. I was always in front of the camera.

The last time we saw you, you were naked on a train in VMan. What was that shoot like?

The story behind it was beautiful, actually. They wanted to put me on a train as a metaphor for my journey into adulthood. It wasn’t supposed to be provocative or anything. It was just about a natural acceptance of myself. That’s how I was thinking about it, anyway. I think a lot of girls are able to relate to me because I’m not two pounds soaking wet. I like that about myself. That shoot was a lot more to me than just taking my clothes off. It was about acceptance. Nudity is so frowned upon these days. If you look at sculptures from hundreds of years ago, everyone’s naked. It’s not a bad thing. We’re all naked at least twice a day.

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Did you know that you were going to be naked?

No, I thought I was going to be wearing lingerie. But I accepted the concept and tried to see the artistic side of it.

What did your family think?

My mom understands because she was in fashion, but she didn’t know about it before it came out. A lot of media and blogs attacked her for it, which kind of pissed me off. I’m 19 years old. It’s me and my manager guiding my career, not my mom. I don’t know if my dad’s seen it. My family doesn’t really talk about my work. They love me for who I am.

You’ve been on quite a roll lately. You also shot with Bruce Weber for the cover of CR Fashion Book. How did that go?

Bruce is just the kindest, most warm-hearted person ever. He reminds me of Santa Claus. I just want to hug him. It happened because [V editor in chief] Stephen Gan asked [IMG Models managing director] Ivan Bart if there was one girl he should meet with, and Ivan told him me! I went in to see Stephen and that same day he sent me straight to meet Carine Roitfeld.

Were you nervous?

I honestly didn’t take it seriously. I thought, I’m going to walk into Carine’s office, she’s going to laugh at me, and I’m going to leave. That

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she wanted me in one of her shoots at all was just insane. The fact that they centered the shoot on me and put me on the cover was even more insane.

You’re taking classes at The New School. What are you studying?

Criminal psychology. When I tell people, they either say that they’re really surprised or that I’m in the perfect business for it, which is scary and a little sad.

I’ve just always been interested in the topic. I’ve been watching crime shows like CSI since I was 3 years old.

Your given name is Jelena. Why Gigi?

According to my mom, I’m named after a little girl she met on a shoot in Capri. She and my grandma started calling me Gigi when I was in first grade. It just stuck.

Are you familiar with the Vincente Minnelli musical?

Everyone asks me that! Every time I say my name they’re like, “Have you seen the movie?” I haven’t yet, but I’ll let you know how it is.

Oh, I’ve seen it. Leslie Caron is flawless. Does being compared to Kate Upton intimidate you at all?

I wouldn’t say it intimidates me, exactly. It’s definitely a big pair of shoes to fill. I try not to think about it that way, though, because I want to make my own shoes. It’s an honor to even be mentioned in the same category as her.

When was the last time you were in the Hamptons?

Last Halloween we went pumpkin picking with one of my friends who’s from the area and we all went back to his house to carve them. I used to come out here as a kid. When you think of New York it’s always the city, but I actually connect more with the Hamptons.

You appear on your mom’s show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills every now and again.

Would you ever do your own reality show?

I’m not interested in reality TV. I want to focus on modeling and get away from all that. I want to be known as a model, not a reality star.

Do you feel you’ve been portrayed accurately on the show?

I don’t think anyone on reality TV is portrayed accurately. Before anyone judges someone on a reality TV show, they should try to get to know them first.

You’re big on social media. Tell us about “Ask Gigi.”

It’s something I started on YouTube. I tell my followers on Twitter to tweet me questions using #AskGigiYoutube, and then when I have a spare second at work I get on my computer and try to answer as many of them as I can. I find that answering simple questions like “What’s your favorite ice cream?” is a great way for fans to really feel like they know me better.

So which is it?

Mint chocolate chip.

How do you usually spend Memorial Day weekend?

Before I moved to New York I always spent it on the beach in Malibu with my friends. We’d have a big barbecue and everyone would bring food, and we’d have a volleyball tournament. Not sure what I’ll get up to this year.

Are you excited about your impending megafame?

We’re hearing big things.

I’ve grown up in and around the spotlight, and I’m starting to go into my own spotlight. I want to be successful, but the negative stuff does get to me sometimes, you know? I consider myself a pretty normal girl, so when people are on the Internet writing stuff about me, I’m like “Hello! There are whales to save! Go talk about something else!”

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I’m not interested in reality TV. I want to focus on modeling.

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I think a lot of girls are able to relate to me because I’m not two pounds soaking wet.

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The negative stuff does get to me sometimes.

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I’m 19.

It’s me and my manager guiding my career, not my mom.

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We shot this at Lazy Point, a great place in Amaganssett on the bay, it was years ago.

She was very natural. She didn’t have any hair or makeup done for this photo. I love to work with her.

Fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon has spent the last 47 years documenting the planet’s most gorgeous creatures, carving out one of the industry’s most storied careers along the way.

From his first gig at French Elle in 1967, to his years at the helm of American ELLE, to his late-career renaissance in the pages of Vogue Paris, it’s been one hell of a sexy ride. Here, the maestro (and a few of his favorite muses) look back at the magic they made together.

BY PAIGE REDDINGER WITH REPORTING BY EDDIE ROCHE PORTFOLIO BY GILLES BENSIMON FA S H I O N W E E K D A I L Y. C O M

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy: on Gilles Bensimon

You’ve done tons of shoots over the years. Do you remember this one?

I do. It was in my family’s summer house. I played something on the piano and Gilles gave me his Audemars Piguet watch to wear. We were much younger then. Death was still a romantic idea.

How would you describe Gilles?

Very different from anybody else I’ve ever met in my life. I think he is a free man and he’s living in his own free world. Before being a photographer, Gilles is an artist, first and foremost.

What was your first impression of him?

He was born Feburary 29, which means his birthday only happens once every four years.

Considering this fact, he must be about 15 or 16-years-old, which explains everything.

He’s a wise eternal boy.

How many times have you two worked together?

He takes pictures of me all the time. His last picture of me was taken when we were having lunch. I don’t know if I can call that work, though.

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Gilles Bensimon on Carla Bruni-Sarkozy

I love Carla. This was taken in her family’s house in Le Cap Nègre.

She had just come in from swimming and wasn’t wearing any makeup. She sat down and started playing the piano and I started shooting. She’s a fantastic musician.

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ow did you get started in the business?

My plan was to do nothing when I was a kid. I wanted to be with my grandmother and spend time in Venice, the South of France, and Gstaad and never work.

When I was a kid, the people when they got older would dress in dark blue or in grey and they would all go to work. At this time, Paris was not as fancy as it is now and all the buildings were grey. I thought getting old meant I had to be like these people and my grandmother had never worked in her life.

The lifestyle she had was great. I was not the best student. I was probably also dyslexic. I went to art school…after going to many schools, but I got lucky when I was very young and started working for French ELLE. How did you begin working at French ELLE? I did lots of little jobs. It was a weekly, so they always had something to do. I would shoot two pages or four pages for each issue, but at this time there were no assistants. Even the models didn’t have hair and makeup. Sometimes they even brought their own shoes. I stayed there and worked for some other magazines and did many things. I was shooting a lot of ad campaigns too.

What was next?

I moved to New York and they were starting American ELLE. Regis [Pagniez] contacted me and asked me to work with him and I agreed. We lived in the same building for years and we worked together so much. I had great luck working with Regis. He was not only the director of the magazine, but he was also the art director, which was not very common. We worked very well together for many years. We would have breakfast together, lunch together, and dinner together. I don’t think my ex-wife Elle Macpherson accepted that very well. I think it was painful for her that we never went out or did anything fun.

What was it like trying to establish ELLE in the U.S.?

We were successful from the first issue. That’s why it was very frightening at many points, because we were so successful and there was nobody at the magazine. There was no fashion editor, really, or that many people to work with. So we got in the habit of doing everything ourselves. I’m not sure if it was politically correct, business-wise, but it was working very well. I’m not so sure people liked us that much. It was a French magazine doing so well in America. Also, the other magazines began to have to change because of us, even the people of Condé Nast, because we cared so much about the paper, the printing, and the cover. I don’t think we were very welcome. Now it’s funny, because everyone says, “It was an iconic magazine. It was so great.”

But during that time, they never told us that. Even the people from The New York Times were not that nice to us.

At what point did you become the creative director?

After the magazine began to grow, Regis retired and I became the creative director and after that I became the editorial director.

How long did you work with Regis Pagniez before you took over?

It was probably about 15 years. I must say Regis did the biggest part with me. When he wasn’t there anymore I found myself very lonely at many points, because we used to talk about everything and we would always agree on the best thing. When you’re by yourself, you realize that it’s not that easy. It was not a great time for me, I must say.

What was the reaction when you became editorial director?

People were not so happy, because they said that I’m not an editor, I’m not an American, and I’m not a woman. And I was by myself, but I found an art director and I tried to put together a fashion team, but it was not easy. I’m not sure I was really capable to do it. I was successful, but I would not do it again.

Why do you think you weren’t capable?

I thought everyone was telling me the truth, but they weren’t. Everybody was ambitious and everybody wanted to get something. I probably was not ambitious enough. They also thought I was arrogant, and I was arrogant, but the magazine was doing well and we survived. But it was not a happy ending.

Do you remember the first cover you ever did for American ELLE? It was Yasmin Le Bon for the September issue in 1985. After Yasmin, it was Elle Macpherson. But the cover was so different from everything else that was being done. The funny thing is that no one even copied us at first, because they were so unsure about it. During this time, it was always a close up of a blonde smiling and sometimes the same girl would get five covers in a row. The great era of Harper’s Bazaar was gone at the time. Vogue was very basic, but they changed after. Anna Wintour made a big difference.

You’ve shot more covers than any other photographer. What is the essence of

the “it” factor with models?

I recently worked with Karlie Kloss and with a girl like that it’s always about the decision they made to work hard. It’s about the amount of work they are capable of giving you. It’s not just about the look. They are much more involved in the process of shooting. For example, I was with Karlie in the mountains in France and there were a lot of pictures to be done and she had never skied before. But we did 18 great pictures working all day, because she never gave up and it was a very demanding shoot. Then I shot Abbey Lee Kershaw for Australian Vogue for their April issue and she’s not a great model, she’s actually known for being an actress.

There’s a lot of absolutely great looking girls that never do anything. It’s about talent, simply put.

Can you tell before you shoot someone if they’ll have that “it” factor?

Not until I shoot them. We did a story last year with Edita, another model I love, on a boat for French Vogue and everybody was sick. In three hours, we did fantastic shots and everyone was laid down. We had so much success with that shoot and a lot of people copied that story. She was the right girl at the right time and she worked very, very hard. It was fantastic.

Who do you love working for right now?

French Vogue. It’s amazing, because I never thought I would work for Vogue, because I was so much of an ELLE person. But the people of ELLE magazine don’t like me that much for many reasons. It’s like an ex-wife.

Did you start working for the international editions of Vogue right after ELLE? No, things were very difficult for a time. I was punished. People thought I had too much power at ELLE and they are perhaps right. The other day I was talking with an editor of a magazine and we were talking about somebody who is shooting everything for this magazine and the editor said that it is too much power for this person and I said to this woman, “Probably, I had too much power when I was at ELLE.” I did all the covers, because I was convinced I was the only one capable to do the right cover. I’m not sure I was right. During that conversation with this editor it was the first time that I agreed about that. You discover things about yourself as time passes.

How do you think the business has changed for you?

Now people are afraid of the internet, but I think magazines will still exist.

They will have to change, obviously.

Advertisers have a lot more power now. ELLE was a great magazine, because it had a history of great fashion directors. It was like a school.

That doesn’t exist anymore. At Vogue, obviously it still exists. Anna Wintour is a great example. I never worked with Anna, so that’s why it is easy to say that, but she is the one capable to control the fashion, style, opinion, and the whole magazine. Even if people don’t like her, you must have a lot of respect for her.

Do you think American publishing is different from European publishing?

Not really. But if you put all of the covers together right now they would all look the same. They follow the same people and the same ideas. Before, you used to be able to recognize a magazine by its cover. Vogue was really Vogue, ELLE was really ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar was really Harper’s Bazaar, every magazine was different.

Glamour was different, Mademoiselle was different.

What are your hobbies outside of work?

I love to read. I have so many books I don’t have space anymore. I also love to draw.

I just do drawings for myself. It takes me about two weeks to do each drawing. I like to surf, but I’m not that good. Laird Hamilton made me a surfboard. I also love to travel. I just arrived in New York from Paris and tomorrow I go to Greece. It’s for work, but I love it. I have to work, because I divorced American style. You could call it Chapter 11, but my cousin says it’s really my Chapter 12!

What is your favorite place you’ve ever shot?

The next one.

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You used to be able to recognize a magazine by its cover. Vogue was really Vogue, ELLE was really ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar was really Harper’s Bazaar, and every magazine was different.

Glamour was different, Mademoiselle was different.

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Gilles Bensimon on

Uma Thurman

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We shot this in a studio and that was her dog. When she first started she was a model and her booker, who was the same booker for Elle Macpherson, would call me and say, “Uma, Uma, Uma, Uma!” He even brought her to my apartment with her mother.

Gilles Bensimon on

adriana lima

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I love this one. It was in Tahiti, and there was a surf competition going on at the time. The Tahitian guys can be very aggressive.

They’re big Pacific guys and when they get drunk they go and fight with everybody. We had bodyguards, but Adriana was so cool about it. Miss Tahiti organized the whole trip for us, so it was really easy to shoot. Everyone knows her there, so when the Tahitian guys got aggressive about Adriana, she would tell them to stop and everyone would respect her.

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Gilles Bensimon on

gisele Bündchen

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Gisele was a great story, because we shot in Brazil and I told her to invite one of her many sisters.

I told her, ‘We are on vacation. Just enjoy the house and the beach and we’ll shoot when we feel like it.’

As you can see, there’s not that much hair or makeup. She enjoyed the shooting part of the trip more, because it didn’t feel like work.

naomi campbell

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on Gilles Bensimon I’ve known Gilles since I was 16-years old, and I’m blessed to still be working with him 28 years later. He’s always been so supportive of diversity in the industry and the fashion world has benefited from his influence.

Gilles Bensimon on Naomi Campbell I adore Naomi. She’s a great person. People talk badly about her sometimes, but I’ve never seen her act like that and I’ve known her since she was a teenager. I love this picture, because she doesn’t look like the classic Naomi we know.

I really like the face she’s making.

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Gilles Bensimon on

Christy Turlington Burns

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She’s cool. She’s obviously one of the most beautiful girls in the world; a perfect mixture between British and Latin. She’s so natural and lovely.

Gilles Bensimon on Liv Tyler

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Oh, I loved this image. We found the little coin with the image of her dad [Steven Tyler] and asked her to pose like that. I like Liv a lot. I just saw her last year.

She did really well, because you know it’s not easy being the daughter of someone so famous.

liv Tyler

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on Gilles Bensimon

Gilles is one of my favorite photographers ever. I absolutely love the experience of shooting with him and admire and respect both him and his work tremendously. What he created with ELLE throughout the ’80s and ’90s was instantly iconic and I reference those images constantly.

What an amazing moment in time!

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Gilles Bensimon on

Salma hayek

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The first time I photographed her she said, ‘Do you remember when we met? We had lunch in Milan together!’ We talked and I asked her what she was doing and she said, ‘I’m an actress. I’m not too sure America will be good for me. I’m quite well-known for my TV series in Mexico, but I don’t think I’ll make it in America.’ I’m a witch—I’m psychic—so I read her fortune in a coffee cup and she asked me what I saw, and I said, ‘I see success and I see a blackbird…no, not a blackbird, a bat.’ She was later cast in From Dusk Til Dawn with plenty of bats and vampires, and became very successful. She’s absolutely insanely photogenic, has great character, and is so strong of opinion. The top she wore in this photo was Emanuel Ungaro Couture. I don’t know if many women could wear that, but she has a killer body.

Gilles Bensimon on heidi klum

heidi klum on Gilles Bensimon and Her Summer Plans

Do you remember this photo?

I do. It was shot in Cabo San Lucas many, many years ago. It’s funny, because a lot of people wanted to copy my hair-do after that. It was a big thing with the bangs and the platinum blonde, which was really Gilles’ idea. He was like, ‘I want it platinum, platinum, platinum, and I want to cut it with the ’60s bang!’ And he was right. He wanted to change up my look and make me a little more edgy. So many people come up to me, even now, and say, ‘Wow! That was a real moment!’

Where you scared at the time?

I wasn’t scared, because I’m a Gemini and I’m also someone who’s a little bit fearless when it comes to those kinds of things. I was taking his lead. He said, ‘Let’s create a cover that people won’t forget.’ And we did! I did a lot of ELLE shoots with him, and he always made me look natural but sexy at the same time. It wasn’t one of those shoots where you’re in the studio and they completely change you into a person that doesn’t look like you. He always makes you look like you, but better.

How would you describe him as a person?

He’s a lot fun to shoot with. He has the music going, he’s laughing, and he’s joking around with everyone. He makes you feel beautiful. He was always quite tough on his assistants and other people, but he was always lovely to the ladies. He pushes you and wants the best for you.

What are you up to this summer?

I’m going to be in New York for three months, because I’m shooting two shows: the 13th season of Project Runway, and then I go straight into America’s Got Talent (May 27 on NBC!).

Will we be seeing you in the Hamptons this summer?

I’m definitely going out there for Memorial Day weekend. We’ll go to Splish Splash. Have you heard of it? It’s a waterpark in Riverhead. You go on these inner tubes and then it drops you sometimes ten feet down. It’s really scary but my kids love it. It’s about the only time I ever wear a one-piece bathing suit.

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Heidi is not only good looking, she’s very smart. She has reinvented herself over and over. At first she was modeling in Miami and then she went on to do Victoria’s Secret, which wasn’t always the best start for a girl, because it’s not very fashion. I think that’s why some fashion editors didn’t think she was the right girl at the time. But I did.

We cut her bangs for this photo, which was something new for her. I loved the idea of the slightly uneven bangs and her hair very blonde. It’s not just about her being so sexy. She’s really got so much more.

Gilles Bensimon on Angela Lindvall

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We were the first ones to find her.

Angela’s really beautiful and very natural. She’s very involved with the environment, too. You could say she’s kind of a hippie.

angela lindvall on Gilles Bensimon

Do you remember when this photo was taken and what it was for?

The cover of American ELLE in 2001.

We were at Gilles house in the Hamptons.

It was a very memorable shoot, because I was newly pregnant with my first son.

How would you describe Gilles?

He’s a dynamic person with a certain playfulness and a huge amount of energy.

He has a kind soul and a creative vision of life. He’s very positive and happy and smiling, but not fake. He does his own thing and doesn’t take any BS! What does Gilles bring out in you as a model?

I love his approach and honesty. He will tell you what is working and what isn’t in a matter-of-fact kind of way. He has a lot of fun on his sets. I feel very comfortable and free to express myself in front of him.

He brings out my inner spirit as a woman.

I always call him ‘Papa Gilles’ because he was on the first big job I ever had. He really got behind me, and booked me numerous times for ELLE. He holds a special place in my heart.

What are you up to these days?

I’m enjoying my life more than ever. I live on a small homestead outside of L.A. with my two boys, raise chickens, and grow vegetables. I’m on a continuous journey of self-growth and reflection.

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Model China Machado was a muse for Richard Avedon and the first non-Caucasian cover model for Harper’s Bazaar. Now 84, she still lands the occasional modeling gig, but is happiest laughing with friends in her rose garden. The Daily Summer swung by her year-round Sag Harbor abode to take a leisurely stroll down memory lane.

BY EDDIE ROCHE PHOTOGRAPHY GIORGIO NIRO FA S H I O N W E E K D A I L Y. C O M

How long have you been coming out to the Hamptons?

Since 1965. I rented for several years, and then bought in 1971—the Watermill house. It was five-and-a-half acres with a 1776 house. I bought nine properties out here!

What about this house?

This was a mess when I first bought it twenty years ago. It had tiny windows, a sliding door, and that was it. It was a shack. We remodeled it over the years. What could I do wrong with it? It was so awful to begin with.

Why did you decide to settle in Sag Harbor?

It’s such a beautiful little town. All the Europeans love it more than any place else because it has character. There are so many landmarked and beautiful houses.

After you retired from fashion, you started an unusual project in the area. What was it?

I had a country store here called Country Bazaar.

We sold gourmet food, children’s clothes, toys, and gifts. It was fun for a while, but you couldn’t get anybody to work! It ruined my social life.

Did the customers know who you were?

Well, I didn’t advertise it. I was cutting ham and stuff like that. Jean Vanderbilt came in once, who I hadn’t seen in years. We looked at each other and we sort of began our friendship again.

You host an event at your house every year called the ‘Party of the Roses.’ How did it start?

It started because everybody said, ‘Oh my god you have such beautiful roses. Can I come and see them?’ Last year, we had 110 people, and I cooked everything. We build a dance floor that becomes a stage and have all of our friends that can sing or dance do something. It’s much more fun to see someone you know performing than some unknown.

How did you get started in the modeling business?

It’s an unbelievable story of me leaving to South America, running away with a bullfighter, and then going to Paris, and being discovered by Balenciaga’s woman who said, ‘Do you want to be a model?’ I said, ‘What’s a model?’ Then I became Givenchy’s top model and blah, blah, blah, and so on.

You and Richard Avedon are so synonymous with each other. When did you two meet?

Dick Avedon was the first person to photograph me. Because it was Dick, and because I was the first non-Caucasian in Bazaar, it made a big splash. Everyone knew me all of a sudden.

Did Avedon ever come out here?

He had a house in Montauk and very often he’d stop by, have lunch with us, and on his way back have dinner. I had a very close friendship with Dick for 50 years.

What did he teach you?

Dick had this magic. He just took the picture when he thought it was right. He already had the picture in his head before he took it. He always said to me that I brought something completely different to a picture. That’s why he photographed me so much. He made you feel comfortable in front of a camera and made you

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All the Europeans love [Sag harbor] more than any place else because it has character.

feel beautiful, so you’d do anything—turn your head, put your nose there, whatever it was, you did it. He gave you a kind of confidence.

Do you have any tips for the less photogenic?

It helps if you know how to use light. It helps if you know your good features and your bad. It helps if you’re comfortable. If you’re uncomfortable, it shows.

Everybody’s a photographer now. Do you ever take selfies?

I can’t stand to be photographed. Why the hell am I going to be photographed when I was already photographed by the greatest there ever was? There are all these stupid pictures of people who go on holiday or at parties—suddenly someone’s taking your picture in the middle of a conversation, or they want you to pose with them. You do it, but God, such a bore!

We saw quite a few paintings inside. Are any of them yours?

Everything. The day after Dick died I started painting. I felt so upset. I wanted to think of something else besides the sadness of his passing. It helped me get through it, because I really felt bad that he was gone.

How would you describe the décor of the house?

Eclectic, to say the least.

How many years have you and your husband Riccardo Rosa [retired furniture exporter] been married now?

Ten years, but we’ve been together for 36 years.

What took you so long?

We wanted to be sure.

You’ve used that joke before, but it’s a good one!

It’s true! I didn’t know if I wanted to get married again, but he was committed the minute he met me. We like the same things.

We like the same people. We love to travel. We both like to cook. I can’t fight with him.

You’re in amazing shape. Any health tips?

I’ve never had a facelift. I don’t use any expensive creams. I use cold cream to take off my makeup, and I wash my face with soap.

That’s about it.

Do you still have a glass of wine now and then?

I drink vodka only, unless the wine is fantastic.

How do you like your drinks?

Just ice.

Vodka on the rocks?

Hey, if you’re going to do it…[laughs] You laugh a lot.

I do. My mother’s family was always laughing.

There were five sisters and one sister would start laughing and then another would start laughing, without even knowing why, and then all five sisters would be hysterically laughing. What we call it is fou rire, which is a French word for crazy laughter. That sort of releases you. My daughter and I inherited it.

I can get into laughter like you wouldn’t believe. It’s just impossible! I just think laughter brings everyone together. If you can make someone laugh it’s great. Everything else becomes secondary. gEttY imAgES

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How did the collaboration come about?

I always talk to Elizabeth [Cutler] and Julie [Rice], the owners, because they’re amazing. Every step they make, every PR move, every instructor they hire, every studio they open, they’re always striving to do better and be better. They never forget their client and their audience. It’s about getting a better experience for the rider. They’ve grown this business tremendously over the years. We have this friendship and they knew me before I started my company. I started in 2010 and they started in 2006. They were really supportive and really happy to see me start this business. Anything they could do to help me grow, it came naturally to them and it came out of the goodness of their hearts. It’s always interesting for me to talk to them and learn from them and get their advice. Julie was the

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It seemed so obvious to me to develop something casual, cool, sexy, and easy.

Ramy Sharp wearing the Cole top and Julie pants from the Ramy Brook for SoulCycle collection.

one that came to me. They’ve seen how I’ve dressed for years and how I dress when I leave spinning.

She was like, “Let’s do something together” and I said “Great!” It’s been a true collaboration, from the styles, to the colors, to where we place the skulls and the wheels. It’s been a true joint venture. It’s been amazing.

Is casual or post-workout wear something we’ll be seeing permanently from your brand?

It wasn’t meant to be for actually working out. It was more of a to-and-from collection—to the gym and from the gym. One day my brand will include everything from shoes to perfume and everything in between, which is my ready-to-wear, my casual line,

and workout wear. My plan is to be a full lifestyle brand.

Do you think workout or post-workout clothing is a big trend?

I think it’s a huge category, because a lot of people spend most of the day in that clothing. But you still want to look good and dress well. It’s important that whatever you put on your body, you have that feeling.

Were some of the pieces you designed based on things you were already wearing?

One hundred percent. I grab things that are easy and can roll up in my bag and not wrinkle. The clothing that I designed is meant to do that. The pants, the tops, the dresses—they’re all easy pieces you can roll up in your bag, and when you take it out, it still looks good and feels good.

Some of it looks like it can be used as beachwear.

Was that intentional?

Absolutely, it could double for the beach! It’s very flexible. You can wear it to the beach, you can wear it to go grab coffee, you can wear it to do your errands, you can wear it when you pick your kid up from camp, or you can wear it when you’re going food shopping. The beauty of it is you’re wearing clothes that make you feel good.

How many times a week do you go to SoulCycle?

On average, five days a week. I love it. If I have the time I’ll definitely double up on classes.

What about when you’re in the Hamptons?

It’s the same. SoulCycle for me has become a part of my day. I like to start my day with spin class.

What time do you go in the morning?

In New York, I go at 8:30. In the Hamptons, it depends. Most likely, it’s a 9:30 class. Sometimes I’ll do a 9:30 class and then a 10:30 class. I like to sleep a little longer on the weekends.

What location do you normally go to?

I generally go to the West 77th, 83rd Street, and Tribeca locations. In the Hamptons, I go to Bridgehampton because that’s where I live. I go to East Hampton often, too.

Which locations will carry the collection?

The collection starts at $98 and goes to $155 and will be sold at Watermill, East Hampton, and Bridgehampton. Watermill’s one of their newer locations. In the city, it’s going to be sold on East 83rd and it will be available on RamyBrook.com. It will also be sold at SoulCycle locations in Roslyn, Short Hills, and Greenwich.

How did you find out about SoulCycle?

I was working out at another spinning studio in the Hamptons called The Zone, which doesn’t exist anymore. It was very big at the time about 10 years ago. I met Elizabeth and I heard that these girls were starting a new studio in New York City. There wasn’t anything like that in New York at the time. There was The Zone in the Hamptons and there wasn’t even a Zone in New York City. It was exciting that they were opening up a spinning studio. Before that you would spin at an Equinox or a gym.

What was your first spin at SoulCycle like?

The first studio they opened was on West 72nd street. It was a building and it was in the back of a lobby. There were like 40 bikes. I knew two of the instructors at the time. One came from L.A., Stacey, and then there was another instructor I knew from the world of spinning. The first class was very inspirational. It was dark and they lit candles. The music was amazing and still is amazing. Then the words they would say while you were on the bike made the workout appealing and enjoyable.

Are you going to try to get the instructors to wear your clothing?

A lot of the clothing is named after the instructors.

The ones that have a name, I’m going to make sure that they wear it. Stacey, Janet, Cole, Charlie, and Debbie all have pieces named after them, because I do a lot of their classes. The crop pants are named after co-founder Julie Rice.

Do you think SoulCycle has become a fashion hub?

It’s fun to watch how the girls come to spin in a cute beanie hat and a cute sweatshirt. They’ll dress it up with a scarf and a vest. It’s a stylish and good looking crowd.

How would you describe the lifestyle of SoulCycle?

It’s become a family for many people. We want to socialize and we want to go out. It’s become a part of my growing social life.

When you come up with new concepts, do you consult your friends?

I developed this line, because it seemed so natural to do. It seemed so obvious to me to develop something so casual, cool, sexy, and easy. When I developed it, it was hanging in my showroom and my friends saw it and they were like, “We want one of everything!”

How would you describe the aesthetic of the collection?

It’s the same as my ready-to-wear line. I always say that my clothes are a solution for people like me, who don’t know what to wear. I’m like, “I have these jeans, but I don’t know what to wear on top!”

The SoulCycle collaboration fulfills that need, but at a casual level. It really is that solution, because I know I’m going to the Golden Pear after I work out and I don’t want to wear my workout clothes. My handbags are going to do the same thing. They’re priced at a decent, contemporary price point. You can buy that blue suede bag and not feel that it’s your one bag for the season. It’s a solution to wear something fun. I consider my brand a solution for many people.

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“I obviously have cookie dough ice cream and a bottle of vodka. The vodka is untouched, because I’ve been very wellbehaved recently. Is that really sad, ice cream and vodka?”

—DJ Harley Viera Newton

“I have frozen bananas and berries for smoothies, which don’t end up getting used. Plus, there’s frozen soup from Christmas, ice packs, and frozen meals.”

—model Jessica Hart

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CHIC Survey “Edamame and a lot of dried frozen berries. Also. mint chocolate chip ice cream from this place, Sundaes and Cones, on 10th Street.”—Lucky’s editor in chief Eva Chen

“I have these rocks that you freeze and use as ice cubes. I also have ice cream: mango sorbet, chocolate chip, mint ... I have a lot! I only eat a bite or two.”

—designer Prabal Gurung

“Probably some spinach from two years ago, when I was making smoothies. That might be it.”

—model Atlanta de Cadenet

“There’s always ice cream. Right now we have my brand, Mario Batali, but that’s not my children’s favorite.

They like Ciao Bella Vanilla.”—chef Mario Batali

“Chicken and turkey leg bones to make soup stock. Oh, and my ex-boyfriend’s severed finger…I’m just kidding.”

—Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi “There’s raw dog food. Also, a lot of frozen berries: we make smoothies in the mornings with our kids.

I’m not going to lie, we have frozen pizzas in there, too, but at least they’re organic.”

—Topping Rose House’s Tom Colicchio

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“Popsicles!”

—model Alessandra Ambrosio

what’s in your Ice box?

“We actually just had a very beautiful bottle of champagne that exploded. We kept it in the freezer, because we were watching a movie and we wanted to drink it and we had to make it cold, but then we fell asleep.”

—model Veronica Webb

“This is embarrassing, but I’m a bit of a health food freak and I really care about grass-fed organic meats, so I have a quarter of a pig in my freezer.”

—stylist Kate Young “Dark chocolate!”— model Elle Macpherson

“Wild blueberries and organic raspberry popsicles that you squish while you eat them.”—model Crystal Renn “I have frozen lemonade and limeade to use as ice—don’t water down your drinks! I use them every time I make a pomegranate martini or sangria.”—host Rachael Ray

“Vodka and broccoli.”

—model Nina Agdal

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CHIC Reality

physical

therapy Confessions of a Hamptons trainer

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Last summer, we asked a put-upon nanny, a hustling cater waiter, and a desperate Hamptons hausfrau to anonymously dish about their lives on the East End. In the latest installment of our ongoing series, we’re passing the conch to a gossipy personal trainer.

Get pumped! AS TOLD TO EDDIE ROCHE In the off-season, you train clients in Manhattan.

What’s different about training clients in the Hamptons?

They’re similar in a lot of ways, but the summer people have even less respect for my time. Some people are serious about getting fit, but others just want to have you on standby if they feel like working out. That’s why I always charge for 20 sessions upfront.

Do the sessions ever go unused?

All the time! I sometimes show up at peoples’ homes for sessions and have to go through butlers and housekeepers. I’ll wait for 30 minutes and some lady will come and say, ‘I’m sorry, but she isn’t able to meet today.’ The only time I’ve ever fired clients is in the Hamptons.

Because they were rude?

Yeah. They act like the world revolves around them and their problems are bigger than anybody else’s. Even if they’re late, which costs me money, they expect service with a smile. Some were also just crazy, but that happens in the city, too. I had one woman who asked me if I would call her “mommy.”

Did you?

No. More stories like that, please!

OK, there was one guy who I was on a run with and he didn’t feel like running back to his house, so he had me hitchhike a ride home. I eventually managed to flag down a van and ended up bouncing around in the back while he was in the front. I was being paid, but it’s humiliating. Another time, with the same guy, we went for a long run and he had a stomach problem and made me knock on doors so he could use the bathroom. I knocked on one door and it was a house full of nuns, swear to God. He told me after that he clogged up their toilet.

The guy was a complete disaster.

Not bad, not bad. What else?

I had another client who had me come to his house and when I pulled up he was getting into his car. He said he’d be right back, but I followed him to see where he was going. I followed him to a nail salon down the street. He had a manicure appointment! I went in and said, “We have a session right now,” and he told me to go back to his house. I was like, You know what? I can’t do this anymore. We broke up in a nail salon. We ended up working things out a few years later.

Do you charge more in the Hamptons?

Oh, yeah. I’m fairly reasonable with my prices, but

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you’ve got gas prices to consider. People out here know that prices get jacked up, but they feel like it’s already extortion, so you can’t overdo it too much.

How much can a trainer pull in a week?

In the summer, between $4,000 and $10,000 if they know what they’re doing. The weekends are the busiest. You’re working yourself to the bone because you only have 8 weeks to do it. If this place had warm weather all year long, I’d move to the Hamptons and love my life. It would be heaven on earth, because I could work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. without a break. The hardest part is getting from one appointment to the next.

You used to train Bianca Jagger. Any good stories?

For her I did massage and stretch work. She would always call me “darling.” “Darling, harder! Darling, softer!” She had this soft quality in her voice and was very affectionate. One time we were walking to the beach after a cardio workout because she wanted to take a dip in the ocean. The waves were strong and knocked her over. I get into the water and her top was off.

She’s European [Nicaraguan, actually.—ed] so she didn’t care about the top, but I didn’t know if I could look at her or not.

And you’ve been on Barry Diller’s yacht, too?

With a friend for a party. I didn’t know who he was and asked him if he was the captain of the ship. He thought that was pretty funny.

Have you ever had a client hit on you?

Of course. Men and women.

How did they go about it?

A few have flat out asked me on a date, but I’ve never crossed that line. It’s flattering for successful and worldly people to be, not hitting on me, necessarily, but showing interest. Most people are afraid of doing anything more than that because they don’t want a sexual harassment case on their hands.

Does it make it uncomfortable afterwards?

You have to play along a bit. You’re a fantasy and you just play it out and play it out, but eventually the fantasy goes away and a friendship develops. A new fantasy pops into their heads. I try to connect with each of my clients on a friendship level and find out what their story is. If it gets too weird, I might suggest a group session.

What’s the most frustrating part of your job?

Getting hit on is actually the easiest part. In the Hamptons, there’s a big temptation with food for my clients. They’re all on vacation, and drinking and eating more than they usually would. Clients put on weight they don’t really have to, and have to work extra hard to lose it. Then again, that does keep me in business.

We went for a long run and he had a stomach problem and made me knock on doors so he could use the bathroom.

I knocked on one door and it was a house full of nuns, swear to God.

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SUN?

WHAT UP,

He’s reclusive and temperamental, but we couldn’t live without him. In a rare interview, The Daily Summer sits down with The Sun to learn what makes his world go round.

BY EDDIE ROCHE

We haven’t seen much of you lately. Is everything alright?

No, it’s not alright. It was a really difficult spring for me. I felt like I was spinning out of control and needed to take some time for myself, which pissed a lot of people off. Now everyone’s saying I’m a has-been, a burnout.

That’s not true, Sun! It’s not? Then why does Mother Earth think she can throw shade like she’s the center of the universe? I might disappear sometimes, but she’s a complete mess. I shouldn’t even be telling you this, but we’ve been fighting constantly. She thinks she’s the boss of me, not the other way around. She thinks everything revolves around her!

Wow, you sound pretty heated.

Ha, very funny. Never heard that one before! How should I feel after the year I’ve had? I started off on a high note, got my SAG card, and then almost all my scenes got cut from “Gravity.” And don’t get me started on climate change.

People used to worship me, now all of a sudden I’m the source of all their problems? How would that make you feel?

Probably not very good. But back up a second. What was it like to work with George Clooney?

You’re kidding me with this, right? How do you think it was?

The guy spent our entire time onscreen together trying to outshine me. He thinks he’s God. For most of human history I actually was God, and believe me, George Clooney’s no God. He’ll learn, though. The comedown’s no picnic.

How long have you been feeling this way?

I don’t know. October maybe? Seasonal affective disorder socked me harder than usual, I guess. It threw me in a rut, and I’m just getting out. Everybody’s so obsessed with stars these days, it’s tacky.

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But we heard you’re staging a big comeback this summer!

We’ll see how I feel. I can’t confirm or deny anything, but let’s just say the heat is on.

Good one!

Not really.

Anything we can do to hasten your return to the Hamptons?

I’m a billion years old. I’ll get out there eventually.

Eventually? This doesn’t have anything to do with the Kardashians, does it?

Wasn’t the Vogue cover punishment enough?

What can we do to make you feel more welcome?

You can start by appreciating what I do. Do you know how long you’d last if I ever went away for good? Within a week, the average temperature would dip below zero, and after a year, you’re talking -100. Try topping up your base tan in that! But still, it’s take, take, take with you people.

Are solar eclipses your least favorite day on the calendar?

What kind of question is that?

What’s your favorite day of the week?

Seriously, just stop. One more and this interview is over.

What other planets do you get along with?

Earth and I have always gotten on, but we’re going through a rough patch these days. I still think Mars is adorable, but we’ve always been a little distant.

What’s your favorite Hamptons spot?

It’s kind of a cliché, but the rosé at the Wölffer Estate lives up to the hype.

We hope to see more of you!

Don’t worry too much about it. I’ve been coming out here since the Big Bang.

She thinks she’s the boss of me, not the other way around. She thinks everything revolves around her!

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