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SCENE • Who isn’t Out East this summer?! Madonna is reportedly building a recording studio at her Bridgehampton mansion. • Lovebirds Jennifer Lopez and Ben Aff leck have been spotted house-hunting. • Beyoncé and Jay-Z took a beach stroll with Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. • And just about anyone who’s anyone (models, moguls, and musicians galore!) f locked to Michael Rubin’s estate for his annual White Party. • Cinema Society hosted a star-studded bash for the premiere of Black Widow, bringing together Drew Barrymore, Christie Brinkley, Brooke Shields, Gayle King, Maye Musk, and so many more.
WELLNESS
CHECK! 1. The Daily Summer and
Moroccanoil are hosting a pop-up at Montauk Beach House on August 20–
21. Come join us for a guaranteed good hair day.
2. Physique57, the barre workout
FEAST!
Our appetite for fantasy is piquing, thanks to the Moschino Resort ’22 lookbook. Jeremy Scott presented the offering in a retro diner in musical format. From Stella Maxwell as a fast food treat to Karen Elson as a stylish sundae, it’s as delicious as it gets.
TEQUILA TIME! South Beach vibes are coming to Southampton, thanks to the new Pilo’s Beach Club location on Tuckahoe Lane. The indoor/ outdoor venue is keeping the good times going until 4 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays, with a Miamiinspired à la carte menu and bottle packages. Bienvenidos!
adored by Alessandra Ambrosio, Kerry Washington, and Emmy Rossum is bringing its sculpting method to The Reform Club on August 5–6.
3. Get your acupuncture fix with Yinova Center’s first-ever East End pop-up, now at Anna Kaiser’s studio or at your convenience with a house call. 4. Let’s bounce—all the
way to The Ness, the beat-based, low-impact trampoline workout that counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria as fans. Classes take place at
Topping Rose House.
5. GoodSkin’s
injectable clinic is popping up in Southampton August 11–13. Meanwhile, you’ll find lymphatic drainage, IV drips, EmSculpt, and more at
Rejuvenation Health in East Hampton.
RANDOM ALERT! Grab your cassette bags, Daniel Lee is taking us on the road to Motor City. The Bottega Veneta
creative director revealed in a surprise announcement that he will showcase Spring/ Summer ’22 in Detroit in October. All eyes on Motor City!
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BEAUTY SCHOOL!
Keep your summer glow intact—safely!—with these top skincare tips from Hilary Rhoda’s and Julianne Moore’s fave aesthetician, Tammy Fender. Radiance, incoming!
Help! How can we keep our skin clean and clear in the heat and humidity? Cool compresses do work wonders. Keep a spot treatment at bay to diminish any breakouts, and I love to keep a small spritzer of toner in the refrigerator, so I can mist myself after being out in the heat.
How often should we really be reapplying sunscreen?
CONGRATS!
East End regulars Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are reportedly expecting their first baby together “soon”—one year after secretly tying the knot. The news comes on the back of ScarJo announcing that she will launch her own clean skincare brand in the near future. Looks like 2022 is shaping up to be a busy year!
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KNOW… Rosé is actually the OG of wine? While you might think Whispering Angel is a millennial phenomenon, the pale pink sip is actually one of the earliest wines ever made. The first documented rosé had fans as far back as thousands of years ago—talk about vintage!
Choose a safe sunscreen, like those made with good old-fashioned zinc oxide. Wash off sunscreen as soon as you return back inside, as it can be dehydrating, and even irritating, for the skin. When you’re going outside, apply your serum or your moisturizer first. Allow your skin time to drink it in, giving yourself at least 10 minutes before applying a layer of sunscreen.
What helps skin stay calm and balanced during the summer?
Getting great sleep, eating lots of fruits and vegetables in their natural, raw state, cutting back on screen time, and laughing with friends are some of the best recipes I know for keeping the skin happy and radiant. When we’re stressed, it first shows in the skin.
What should we be eating and doing holistically for glowing skin?
Keeping hydrated—juicing is amazing for this very reason. From cucumber to mango—I love it all! I also tend to add fresh ginger root and fresh turmeric root to my juice blends to give them an extra kick.
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Chanel Haute Couture F/W ’21 Bella Hadid
Armani Privé Haute Couture F/W ’21
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SCENE • We might be Out East with you, but we’re
Canadian glamazon Kate Bock is back in the Hamps.
What are you excited about this summer Out East? I’m excited to relax on the beach when I can and take my long walks with my puppy, Vestry, throughout town. We always enjoy the amazing sites in the Hamptons, the shops and dining out.
Personal style philosophy? I like to dress in a way that makes me feel good, inspired, comfortable, and excited for my day, meeting, or date.
dreaming of France. And who could blame us, with so much beauty on display! In Cannes, supermodels are pulling out all the stops in their red carpet looks— with Bella Hadid even turning heads in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier number. Meanwhile, in the City of Lights, the hautest fashion of all is being served, as designers present their fantasy couture collections to the one percent. Jealous? Us? Non! Closer to home, we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary of The Daily Summer. Ahh, how time f lies when you’re having fun, but at least we’re looking as youthful as ever!
Creative Director Roger Mitchell Fashion Director Freya Drohan Taylor Hill
Favorite new brand? I am absolutely in love with Jacquemus!
Best fashion advice? Quality over quantity.
You’d never be caught dead wearing? Platform shoes! I’m tall enough as it is. If heels don’t elongate my legs in a chic and clean way, I don’t need any more height!
SUMMER OF FROCKS!
Summer uniform? Bond-Eye one-piece bathing suit with high-waisted denim shorts.
East End shopping haunts? Tenet, Suzie Kondi, and Jenni Kayne.
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NICOLE! Your rosé is so delicious. What makes it so good?
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Tasting notes with the woman who does it all!
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DRINK OF CHOICE!
We’ve fallen hard for Poupette St. Barth’s flirty and floaty dresses, perfect for both AM and PM. Shop now in Southampton or at the stunning new East Hampton location.
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Favorite brands? Isabel Marant, Saint Laurent, Zara, and Joah Brown.
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It’s made in Bordeaux and is a combination of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and merlot grapes. While it’s fullbodied, its very crisp and not sweet.
Are more wines coming? I would love to add red and white wines…maybe next year!
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What foods go best with your rosé? Oysters and lobster, of course! Any summer fare—and steak frites!
THINGS TO DISCUSS! • An American girl in Paris!
Ella Emhoff walked in Balenciaga’s couture show—the brand’s first in 53 years! • Laura’s IG moment! When the bride tossed her bouquet during the Chanel couture finale, none other than InStyle editor in chief Laura Brown
caught it. Bonne chance!
• When Kate met Kim! Mossy
is the new face (and body!) of Skims. Now her mysterious trip to The Vatican with Ms. Kardashian all seems to make sense.
• Philophiles, assemble!
Mentions of Phoebe Philo broke the Internet when LVMH announced that the British designer will soon launch a namesake brand. • History in the making! Pyer Moss is the first Black American designer to be invited to show haute couture.
We love to see it! • Is Midtown the new Downtown? Come September, a new New York Fashion Week location has been revealed at 608 Fifth Avenue. • We’re hooked on the Gossip Girl reboot. Is it just us or are Whitney Peak and Brother Velies designer Aurora James a dead ringer for each other?
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The Daily Summer came together with Milan-based luxury label ETRO for a garden gathering like no other. The intimate celebration was hosted in the lush grounds of Amagansett’s The Reform Club, where the tables were set with fresh-cut f lowers, place mats, and napkins in ETRO’s signature paisley print and calligraphy place cards custom-created by Scribe New York. Upon arrival, guests were served a welcome pour of Whispering Angel in weighty Baccarat crystal glasses. Outside in the garden bar, crisp The Calling chardonnay and Josh Cellars prosecco were served as conversation f lowed, while some opted for nonalcoholic Swoon Lemonade in various f lavors. Chilled canned bellinis from Miami Cocktail Co. also quenched people’s thirst and got the party started. After no shortage of photo ops to showcase their Spring/Summer ETRO finery, while sipping on clean and refreshing boozy seltzers from Volley, attendees explored an edit of the brand’s latest must-haves while meeting ETRO North America CEO Marco Felci. Among those in attendance were East End tastemakers such as Nina Agdal, Bridget Bahl, Casey Fremont, Blair Voltz Clarke, Tinamarie Clark, Dria Murphy, Charlotte Bickley, Coco Bassey and her adorable puppy Willie, Kit Keenan, Joey Wölffer, Marina Albright, Samantha Angelo and Peter Ostrega, Natalie and Dylana Suarez, Chase Lerner, and Sarah Wetenhall.
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For the ultimate foodie treat, guests dined on a curated lunch menu by culinary concierge Maison Benjamin’s Benjamin Vaschetti, inspired by the heritage and identity of the label: Italian riviera-style cantaloupe melon and heirloom tomato carpaccio with Genovese pesto, extra-virgin olive oil and asparagus risotto with truff le radicchio and f laky salmon, and Artigiana del Gelato lemon and basil Benjamin Vaschetti and Nina Agdal sorbet with Portofino limoncello curd for dessert. All this enjoyed over clinking glasses of Whispering Angel rosé, of course. Delizioso! After the delectable feast, guests enjoyed the mid-afternoon sunshine over some post-lunch Casamigos margaritas. As if the day couldn’t get any sweeter for those in attendance, they were gifted an ETRO travel tote in the brand’s quintessential and colorful paisley patterns. Ready for vacanza! Photography by HANNAH TURNER-HARTS
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RED SOLES UNDER THE STARS To celebrate the opening of its first-ever Southampton pop-up boutique, Christian Louboutin hosted a garden party and private screening of the documentary, In the Footsteps of Christian Louboutin. Among those who turned out in style were Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl, Tracy Anderson, TK Quann, Casey Fremont, Pritika Swarup, Kylie Vonnahme, Caroline Vazzana, Serena Goh and her dog Luna, Séverine Keimig, Sophie Sumner, Steven Beltrani, Edward Barsamian, and many more. It was a case of Paris meets the East End when the sun went down, with picnic tables at the “Loubi Lawn” transformed with bespoke table runners by French artist John Vincent Simonet’s imagery. Just like the pretty wallpaper now on display in the brand’s retail space. Visit now and see it for yourself! Photography by HANNAH TURNER-HARTS
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Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl
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Chris Asplundh and Tracy Anderson
Alex Dickerson, Amy Herman Schechter, and friend
Edward Barsamian and Steven Beltrani
Pritika Swarup
Kylie Vonnahme and Liz Aiello
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T was shoe heaven on the East End earlier this month. The Daily Summer came together with Manolo Blahnik and Oscar de la Renta to host an intimate cocktail party and VIP shopping experience at the footwear brand’s chic new East Hampton boutique on Main Street. The event invited guests to explore both luxury labels’ Spring/Summer 2021 collections, while getting a sneak preview of pre-Fall and Fall/Winter looks. Sai De Silva, Lizzi Bickford Meadow, Marina Albright, and Tinamarie Clark
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Lizzi Bickford Meadow, Theresa Weiss, and Anna Abrams
Sai De Silva and Marina Albright hosted the evening, which welcomed well-heeled guests such as Brooks Nader, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tinamarie Clark, Sophie Sumner, Janelle Lloyd, Kelly Bensimon, Sarah Wetenhall, Gretchen Maull Berger, Elisabeth Munder, Amy Julliette Lefévre, Hope Benbasset, Bridget Bahl, Elena and David Florentin, Nola Weinstein, and The Daily Summer’s Lizzi Bickford Meadow, Eddie Roche, and Alex Dickerson.
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Lizzi Bickford Meadow
Brooks Nader
Personalized bags in Zadig&Voltaire’s East Hampton boutique
ART from the HEART
We all need fashion that sparks joy right now, especially when it’s in the form of an accessory that’s both chic and personalized. Hence, our delight when we saw that Zadig &Voltaire was collaborating with NYC-based artist Ashley Chew on a range of customized and unique tote bags. We were so intrigued, we even stopped by to get our hands on our own while the creator, activist, and culture writer was in situ at the brand’s bright and airy East Hampton boutique. Chew, who has been listed as one of the most uplifting artists to follow on Instagram, as well as “one to watch,” has amassed critical acclaim for her thought-provoking work. Continuing her collaboration with the brand, she’ll soon be found customizing pieces at its Malibu store, too. Custom-created by Chew, the eye-catching carryalls are currently available in store while supplies last. (Spoiler alert: likely not for long!)
The ombré-hued arm candy, perfect for both city and seaside excursions, features hand-painted detailing and messages created by the artist herself. Working with the young creative feeds into the Parisian label’s overarching mantra that art is hope and confirms its commitment to supporting emerging and established talent across music, art, dance, literature, and more by welcoming them into the Zadig family. Now, back to the bags, which were quickly snapped up by tastemaker model/influencers Brooks Nader, Tinamarie Clark, and Sophie Sumner—and who could blame them. As for us? We’ll take one in every colorway, please!
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Viva
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VALENTINO! A shoreside clambake, but make it fashion! Valentino brought some of its nearest and dearest Out East to celebrate the arrival of its summer pop-up. The dreamy Italian brand has sprung up at Southampton’s Phillips gallery for the season, bringing the Valentino Escape collection and a selection of curated musthaves to the attention of East End tastemakers. Friends of the brand—including Elsa Hosk, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Charlotte Groeneveld, Julia Fox, Adriana Lima, Tina Leung, Richie Shazam, Aureta Thomollari, and Ezra Williams—attended the opening of Valentino Episode Hamptons. Their day featured a tour of the pop-up, a private lunch, and cocktails at Tutto il Giorno—and the fun didn’t end there. Guests were even driven in customized coral and white Valentino Moke cars to Main Beach in East Hampton, where a seaside feast awaited them for dinner. A chic summertime chow down, if ever there was one!
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Eef Vicca, Shaun Ross, and friends
Summer Y.L and friends
Sergio Zapata and Paul Margolin
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The Daily Summer hosted an intimate fashion celebration at the Diane von Furstenberg f lagship store in the Meatpacking District to discover the iconic brand’s new must-haves for the season. In the space, attendees enjoyed astrology readings by fashion’s favorite cosmic queen, Francesca Vuillemin, who dished on what was in store for everyone now that the world is on its feet again. While sipping and shopping, guests enjoyed Josh Cellars prosecco, delicious candy popcorn varieties by Snack Pop, canned light wines by Coastal Spritz, and refreshing cactus water from Vanessa Hudgens’ and Oliver Trevena’s new health-focused beverage brand, Caliwater. Attendees included Olivia Caputo, Charlotte Bickley, Katya Tolstova, Wendy Sy, Melissa Vale, Michelle Blashka, Greivy, Karina Bik, Niyo Malik, Shaun Ross, Steven Beltrani, Chris Flora, Eef Vicca, Paul Margolin, Sergio Zapata, Alison Bruhn, Delia Folk, and many more. Photography by CAROLINE FISS
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Chris Flora
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Watches of Switzerland has conceptualized a new and exciting way for the modern collector to discover and shop timepieces—and it involves a revamped Airstream! As part of the watch purveyor’s awe-inspiring Anytime. Anywhere. campaign, the funky mobile retail pop-up is activating at Gurney’s Star Island, the Hampton Classic, and beyond. THE DAILY SUMMER caught up with the project’s creative director, Jay Gullion, and the company’s vice president of marketing, Katie Reed, to hear how the multifaceted campaign is ticking along. What was the jumping off point for the Anytime. Anywhere. campaign? Katie Reed: We had already been working with Jay back in 2020 on an incredible image campaign that he created for Mayors when he came to us with this breakthrough concept for Watches of Switzerland. Jay Gullion: I wanted to deliver a different way of communicating for Watches of Switzerland and help them establish their own visual point of view by doing something that I felt the industry hadn’t seen before—a movie of interesting people doing interesting things, and they just so happen to be wearing watches. I wanted to create something that would speak to all watch collectors. What does the film and campaign hope to convey? Reed: The film, and the Anytime. Anywhere. campaign overall, are meant to inspire people to experience the joy that you get with owning a fine timepiece—living life fully and celebrating all those special moments, big and small. Gullion: To create a story that inspires people to go back outside, experience life, hug a loved one, feel joy, and yes, do all those things while wearing a watch. The campaign showcases some incredible locations. How did you go about identifying where to highlight? Gullion: We wanted to show North America, and all, or at least some, of what she has to offer in order to get people excited about going back outside. Not just leaving the country, but discovering experiences that could be close to where you live. What brands are included in the campaign, and how are you highlighting some of them? Katie Reed Reed: The film is really a first, as it brings together eight of the world’s leading watch brands in a single campaign:
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Breitling, Cartier, Grand Seiko, MB&F, Omega, TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, and Rolex through Analog Shift (our preowned and vintage specialists). There’s a lot of storytelling involved. How long did the campaign take to come to fruition, from inception idea to roll out? Reed: The talent selected for the campaign was developed organically through partnership with Jay. The individuals selected are experiencing life at the pinnacle of their craft. They authentically enjoy what they do—and with passion. And that element comes across throughout the campaign. Gullion: It took a year from concept, preproduction, casting, and production to post-production. Tell us about the Anytime. Anywhere. summer pop-up. What’s the aim with the Airstream retail concept? Reed: The idea was to bring the Anytime. Anywhere. ethos to life and enable us to meet our clients where they are. During the summer, so many of them are Out East, so we wanted to create something special out here. Gullion: We wanted to have a physical manifestation of Anytime. Anywhere. We didn’t want it just to be a tagline, so we literally figured out a way for a collector
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to buy all these beautiful watches from these brands—anytime and anywhere!—by creating a mobile retail unit that can be brought to where the collectors are. What made Gurney’s Star Island the right location for this endeavor? Reed: We wanted a location that not only fit with the vibe of Anytime. Anywhere. and our Airstream experience, but that would also give us access to the right audience. We couldn’t ask for a better location and partner! What does the design aspect of the Airstream involve? Reed: Luxury with a lowercase l. The space is intimate, relaxed, and inviting. We will be featuring the majority of our multibrand offerings, with exciting brand takeovers taking place throughout the summer. The Airstream will be incorporating a Mayors jewelry capsule to provide an element reflective of our stores in Florida and Georgia. Guests have the ability to book an appointment in our Hudson Yards or Soho locations if they’re not finding a specific timepiece or brand during their visit to the Airstream. The experience is entirely about the client and providing them with best-in-class service. Gullion: Our goal was to capture the spirit and the feeling that you get when you’re in the Watches of Switzerland Soho flagship, which is this unique blend of beautiful design, exceptional materials, and a warmth and ease that makes it hard to leave. As with the film, every detail is considered—vintage French wood floors, customdesigned display cases, handmade furniture, Louis Poulsen lights, and leather tops instead of hard surfaces. Why did the time feel right for Watches of Switzerland to create a pop-up like this? Reed: As we slowly come out of one of the most challenging times in human history, we felt it was exactly the right time to do something adventurous and fun, and bring our clients a unique experience they won’t find anywhere else. Gullion: It’s all about people getting back outside together. We figured we would take the experience to them! What’s planned to celebrate the pop-up and campaign? Reed: In addition to being “in residence” at Gurney’s Star Island, we also have some exciting things planned, including an event at The Reform Club in Amagansett with both Noah and DOXA timepieces, as well as an event at the Hampton Classic in partnership with Longines. The campaign targets “the modern collector.” In your eyes, who is that person? Reed: The modern collector is someone who hasn’t been fully spoken to yet within industry advertising. The Anytime. Anywhere. campaign reflects the authenticity and individuality we see in our collectors living their everyday lives. As a multibrand retailer, our clients collect across brands and categories. This campaign encompasses the collecting journey, both inspirationally and aspirationally. Gullion: I feel that with everything in life, we all have our favorite brands, but we
MOBILE The Airstream aims to channel the vibes of Watches of Switzerland’s flagship store in Soho with its sophisticated interiors and unrivaled selection of timepieces.
never just exclusively collect or wear one. Whether you collect watches for a hobby or as a business, and whether your collection is big or small, you want to buy what speaks to you personally. Maybe you like the movement of one brand, the heritage of another, or the design queues from another. Watches of Switzerland can provide that—a choice of all the best brands in the world, so you can pick what speaks to you directly. For people attending the Hampton Classic in late August, what do they need to know about the on-site activation? Reed: We will be in residency at the Hampton Classic from August 29 through September 5, culminating with a Grand Prix event with brand partner Longines. Event attendees can expect to find a wide range of Longines timepieces on display and personalized hospitality service from our sales executive team. What else is coming up for Watches of Switzerland in 2021 and beyond? Reed: Watches of Switzerland will continue to place client experience at the epicenter of our activities, and we’ll look to innovate across every consumer touchpoint. Gullion: Well, it’s my plan that Anytime. Anywhere. will live on. It was never intended to be a “one and done” type of project. There are more stories to tell!
KICKOFF To celebrate the launch of the campaign and film, Watches of Switzerland invited friends of the brand to Montauk for a private dinner, cocktail party, and performance.
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SUMMER LOVING The Messika Summer campaign brings barefoot bohemian luxury to mind.
Over 15 years since launching haute Parisian diamond maison, MESSIKA, founder and artistic director VALÉRIE MESSIKA is paving the way for leaders who guide with grace. Summer is proving busy, with the launch of the new Magnetic Attraction collection (fittingly unveiled during the elegance of Paris Haute Couture Week), and there’s no shortage of sparkle on the horizon either, with an update to the iconic Move motif coming in September, too. Here’s what you need to know.
the way in which a stone should be set and how to design around it, to larger projects and forms of communication that set us apart from other houses. It is not common to see a “high jewelry maison” with a campaign on the side of a tour bus in Paris, or inviting a style icon to design a collection. I have been pushed to continue considering what else we can do to break traditions when it comes to haute joaillerie. After all, Messika Paris is about breaking the rules around diamonds! As a female founder, what values are most important to you? I lead my company with empathy and with my heart. I manage with kindness,
By FREYA DROHAN What are some positive things about summer 2021 for you? I used to travel abroad, but this year I want to stay in France and enjoy time with my family in this beautiful country. There are many incredible places to take advantage of, starting with Paris and all that this vibrant City of Lights has to offer. We also have an incredible coastline in the North and of course, the crystal blue waters of the Côte d’Azur in the South. This year taught us that we could be on holiday and work simultaneously, which we were not used to before. What have you learned about yourself, both personally and professionally, in the past year? Professionally, I learned that I could work from home or away from the office. There are new ways of working and connecting with my teams, with collaborators and partners of the maison, which is an interesting exercise, especially when working with precious stones. Personally, I’m reminded that it’s essential to trust in myself, my instincts, and inner intuition. The first intuition is always the best. This helps guide me in managing my brand—from
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respect, and an exchange of positive energy, instead of power or a show of strength. I think this provides a positive working environment for Messika; one where everyone can support one another and collaborate. I prefer to communicate my passion for my job, the desire to always do my best, and my love for entrepreneurship. I also always try to give extra support to women as jewelry has typically been a business dominated by men. Where do those values stem from? My values come from my childhood and the education that I received from my parents. They taught me the importance of respect and that with hard work comes success. There are no real shortcuts in life. Most importantly, when you have the opportunity to work with a personal passion, it becomes pleasure instead of work. I have always seen my dad [renowned diamond merchant André Messika] living and working for what he is passionate about. My mother passed on to me the values of respect and kindness. This made me the person I am today, with the capacity to lead a team on a project that I deeply believe in. What attracts you to working with someone, whether that’s a collaborator like Kate Moss or a potential employee? Their energy. I feel most creative in the exchange and sharing of ideas. This excitement of co-creating is what challenges me. The co-creating aspect was fabulous with Kate Moss. She has a rich personality, and her universe and her fashion sense were enriching, as fashion inspires me a lot. When working alongside my employees, I like to give them the freedom to provide me with ideas. We brainstorm together, and this is how we come up with our most creative and successful plans and projects. You’ve been expanding in the U.S.! Why has physical retail been an important focus for Messika over the past few years? There’s no better way to show our universe, storytelling, and Messika pieces than with our own points of sale. I think it’s important to experience the Messika universe and a different attitude and approach toward diamond jewelry. From the feeling of freedom in the open space to the soft signature scent created for the house, which delicately perfumes the interior, to the uplifting soundtracks that play and make you feel more playful as you mix and match and stack jewels. That’s the reason we opened three boutiques across Los Angeles, Miami, and New York—to experience a new approach to diamond jewelry. Tell us about the new Magnetic Attraction collection, which just launched during Couture Week! Magnetic Attraction is a collection deeply focused on the value of my creations. This collection is a tribute to the stone. I always begin the creative process with the stone as the central focus and then design outward from it. The diamond is the heart of the process. The lightness and movement, despite the strength of the pieces, are the most fascinating aspects of this collection. It was a dream for a long time to
French women don’t like to take off jewelry before bed. “ What’s the point in taking it all off when waking up the next morning to put it all back on again?” put my pieces on stage on a dancer, and I loved expressing this work through motion and dance. My favorite piece is the Pear Appeal Toi and Moi yellow diamond ring, for its strength and relaxed features, even though there are two seven-carat stones each. Messika is all about stunning yet effortless pieces that can be worn anywhere and anytime—whether you’re wearing diamonds and denim, or demi-couture and diamonds. It should always be easy. What do your favorite pieces of jewelry mean to you? My favorite piece is one that is closest to my personality, and that I can wear daily; ones that bring me confidence and a touch of light for my everyday life. Another thing to note is that French women don’t like to take off jewelry before bed. What’s the point in taking it all off when waking up the next morning to put it all back on again? Messika is coming out with a new concept, My Move. What does the design approach entail? My Move is a special collection. I always dreamed of creating a jewel that would fit both men and women and could be shared. I love this idea of interchangeable bracelets to be swapped and customized depending on your mood and desire. Moreover, this bracelet has a fashion touch that is also one of my primary sources of inspiration. Do you think people have a different relationship with their jewelry since the pandemic? People have been through a lot of stress and personal turmoil. It’s becoming increasingly evident that people need to treat themselves and find themselves in something precious and meaningful; something of value that also carries messages of love, hope, and life. Jewelry will continue to democratize and target new generations as the designs are younger, cooler, and affordable.
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Where does the time go? We can’t believe it’s been 10 years since spinning off into the Hamps for our first issue of THE DAILY SUMMER. Since launching in 2011, the magazine has brought you all the fashion, dish, and hopefully a few laughs you first came to love at New York Fashion Week. Here’s to many more! By EDDIE ROCHE
“Happy anniversary, The Daily Summer! I had the best time shooting this cover, as it was shot by Gilles Bensimon and he is just one of the most fun photographers I worked with! We laughed so much that day and created beautiful images in St. Barth’s!”—Nadine Leopold
“After so many seasons spent reading the magazine, it was such a surprise and honor to hear The Daily Summer wanted to feature me on its cover. It was so nice to unwind in beautiful St. Barth’s with such an incredible team for the shoot. For every shot, I was jumping in the pool in different ways and had an absolute blast! To this day, these are some of my favorite images. It was an honor to work with Gilles Bensimon and the entire Daily team. Here’s to many more fashionable years!”—Lindsay Ellingson
“Happy anniversary to The Daily Summer! I [shot] my cover in Miami with Giorgio Niro, and we had the best time. We were on the beach and I got to wear some super cool and sporty beach looks! I loved the cover because of how powerful it turned out. Being on the cover was such an amazing moment of my career!”—Frida Aasen
“Happy anniversary! I love your magazine! It always lights up my mood to see the big-size-fun one-of-a-kind issue. I loved the shoot. I had the best time in St. Barth’s with a super cool team. We all shared a villa and had so much fun. Daily pool parties after work. I won’t ever forget it! I love the cover. I love that they kept my natural hair, the salt beach version of it, that is!” —Toni Garrn
“Happy 10th anniversary! I have so many great memories of our two cover shoots. The first one we did was one of your first issues. I did my own hair and makeup and wore one of my own swimsuits, but The Daily Summer brought all these amazing diamonds so a security guard was watching closely over us. I loved when a new issue would come out and I’d go pick up the new copy in town for the best beach read!” —Hilary Rhoda
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“Happy anniversary! Wishing you many more issues full of all the best things fashion has to offer! Thinking back on my cover, I remember shooting these images around midnight in the swimming pool at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown New York City. I remember thinking, “My job is so weird sometimes,” as I was floating around snapping these images!” —Emily DiDonato
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“The day of my Daily Summer cover shoot was the most happy day, filled with laughs. I was only 15 when we shot that cover and remember being so happy that the address on the call sheet was in Sag Harbor. Whenever I get to work in my hometown it makes me so happy. My mom [Christie Brinkley] has about 20 copies of that issue saved in her office. I’m lucky she archives everything! The cover came out on my 16th birthday, so I remember feeling so cool that on my birthday weekend my face was in front of every store I would go into. I loved the shot because I was sandwiched between two gorgeous guys. It was the biggest sweet 16 flex! I look at that cover and just think how crazy it is I was only 15! It was just such a special time in my life.”—Sailor Brinkley-Cook
“To live another hundred after the next 10. I really love life, and I just want to enjoy and appreciate and be thankful for each day.”—Stella Maxwell on her 10-year plan, in 2016
“I was very grateful for my success. I started modeling when I was 15, so it didn’t really happen overnight. I spent three years working hard, learning about the industry, and meeting different people. Nobody really prepared me for [success]. At the beginning, people thought they knew who I was before getting to know me. Slowly, I’ve worked to bring my real personality to the forefront.”—Kate Upton on becoming
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“Happy Anniversary, The Daily Summer. We love you guys! We have some great memories of the Sag Harbor shoot. It was the first time we had ever visited Southampton, and we were blown away by its beauty. We had so much fun on the shoot, and it was where we first met Sailor. We have subsequently seen one another in many different parts of the world and also when she came to Australia. It was cool to be able to show her our amazing country.”—Jordan and Zac Stenmark
“Happy anniversary, The Daily Summer! I remember flying to Miami to shoot this cover. I loved the concept and bright colors. I was so happy with the shoot. I have my cover magazine from this photo shoot on my coffee table for everyone to see. Honored I was chosen to be a cover girl with you!”—Shanina Shaik
a household name at 19, in 2017
“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!’ ” —Gigi Hadid on her impending megafame, in 2014
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THE BEST{TRUE}LIFE Over the past decade, you couldn’t get enough of the anonymous Hamptonites we’ve featured in our long-running TRUE LIFE column about East Enders behaving badly and the poor souls who have lived to tell. We’ve gone deep with personal trainers, desperate housewives, self-confessed bad boys, reaaaaaly rich people, and perhaps most famously a Hamptons 11-year-old, who raised many an eyebrow with his unorthodox upbringing. THE DAILY SUMMER walks down memory lane with a few highlights from these unforgettable interviews. By EDDIE ROCHE
“I’m a Hamptons Housewife”
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“I’m a Hamptons Rich Kid”
2015
Does everyone you know have a nanny? They do. Some of my friends have a manny, but that’s not for me. That’s more for the sporty kids. I’m not into that. How long do you get to keep your nanny for? My mom has promised me that my nanny will be with me until I go to college. I’m not sure what happens to her then, but we don’t really talk about it. She started when I was 2. I had a few before her. What are the responsibilities of your nanny? When she picks me up, she has to bring my phone. Every day she has to charge my phone to 99 percent; I don’t want to overcharge it. She stays with me when my mom is away. I’m a little bit demanding and picky. I’m specific about my food. If the cherry has something in it, like a seed, I don’t want it. I like everything in order. My nanny is also the only person who can touch my gadgets, because she cleans up my room. She also organizes my colognes and combs. Will you have a nanny for your kids? One for each. I had to share. What’s your hobby? I don’t really do kid activities. I’m interested in technology and computers. I enjoy going to polo with my dad. I consider myself a kidult. What’s that? A kid who acts like an adult. What’s your allowance? It’s $350 a month, but if I run out, I’ve memorized my mom’s credit-card number so I’m covered.
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Is it hard to parent with a massive hangover? No! We’re sitting on the beach with our kids relaxing the next day and watching them run around. We manage just fine. What happens at parties? The good news is that it’s not like the ’70, when people switched spouses and there was all that lying and cheating. I don’t think that really happens as much. It’s all about having a good time. The girls want to hang out with the girls, and the guys want to hang out with the guys. At dinner parties where the table used to be man/woman seating, it’s now girls on one end and guys on the other. There’s a lot of rosé-drinking and post-dinner smoking. The new thing is Molly, which is something that you put on your tongue. I don’t even know what’s in it. Something with Ecstasy, I think. I keep hearing the word Molly everywhere. How many of your friends have nannies? I don’t know anybody who doesn’t have a nanny. How much plastic surgery is going on in your circle? I would say about 90 percent of the women I know get work done. If you want to add in Botox, we can bring that number to 100 percent. Good for them. I have a friend who looks so much better since she’s done things to herself. Then there’s the ones who will overdo it, and you’re like, “Whoa!” In this day and age, if you have a bad nose or you don’t like your breasts and you can improve it, what’s the downside? What’s the hot trend within your group? There’s a whole new thing with liposuction that you can do where you can suck out fat from your arms. Everybody’s talking about that. It freaks me out. The other thing is fillers, like when you put needles in your face to plump it up. Another hot trend is eyelash extensions. What are the different levels of wealth? Someone who has a butler is a big deal. Butlers are back! Everyone wants one.
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TellALL “I’m Every Father’s Worst Nightmare” 2015
How’s your summer? It’s been an adventure, for sure. I’ve been out in the Hamptons every weekend, but I’m not getting hotel rooms on purpose, because I go home with a different girl each night. It’s led to some pretty interesting scenarios—everything from waking up on the beach to waking up in a mansion. I’ve even been kicked out of a few houses. I could afford a share, but it’s more fun to go out without knowing where I’m going to end up. Why is that so appealing? Something’s wrong with me? I don’t know, but it’s freeing to submit to this lifestyle. There’s no security, and I find that exhilarating. Would you call yourself a hustler? I don’t like the negative connotation that comes with that word, but I’m certainly working for a bed every night. Would you call yourself promiscuous? I’m probably the definition of the word.
“I’m a Hamptons Personal Trainer”
2014
Do the sessions ever go unused? All the time! I sometimes show up at people’s 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.” 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.
“I’m a Hamptons Party Boy”
2014
Let’s get right to it. Craziest night in the Hamptons? Okay, once we were staying at my friend’s house, which is so big you can’t even see to the end of the property. My friend’s mom makes this famous ice tea and we decided to mix it with cases of vodka. Three days later, we were out of our minds. Three days later? We never stopped drinking. One night we were dancing on the furniture and this other guy and I fell through the glass of the poolhouse door. We got destroyed. We didn’t know what to do, so we grabbed a car and booked it to the [Redacted] hospital. Go on… So we got to the hospital and asked them to help us. It turned out he had to have major stitches. We were killing time in the waiting room and thought we’d have some fun. One guy put on a girl’s high heels, and we were all trying on each other’s clothes. We went to a supply room and stole gowns and put them on. We started playing doctor. Next thing we know about six security guards came to escort us out.
How drunk were you on a scale of 1 to 10? 197.
“I’m a Tortured One-Percenter” 2017 The biggest misconception about being wealthy? That we’re spoiled-rotten assholes—rude, entitled, self-serving, inconsiderate, and disrespectful. It’s completely the opposite! There’s a greater emphasis among us on cordiality, etiquette, social grace, and compassion. We learn it when we’re young. Our parents actually had time to instill values. Now, it’s our duty to lead by example. So we understand you a little better… Where do you fit in on the scale between Sir Ivan rich and Ron Perelman rich? I’m probably in the financial bracket closest to André Balazs. For the record, I have more hair than Ron. What’s a typical day like for you? No single day is alike. I’m open to whatever. You want to go to the Bahamas tomorrow? Let’s go! You want to go to Monaco for dinner? Let’s do it! I’m up for the adventure. I wake up late because I don’t have anything to do in the morning, and I like the night. I wake up at noon, have sex, return a few phone calls, check my e-mail, pick up my child from school, and then, there are always activities. When my kid is in bed, I have a cocktail and sit in the hot tub. Then my friends come over, and we plan something. And then sex, rinse, and repeat. How good in bed are the wealthiest Americans? Money only buys inches in real estate. I’m just kidding! I can only speak for myself, but I can make people change religions after one night with me. [Laughs] Okay…maybe we are assholes, but in a fun way.
“I Fled The Hamptons”
2016
What were some pain points? The effort of having to get to the Hamptons. From the moment you turn onto Montauk Highway, it’s an infuriating nightmare. Another alternative is a train on the LIRR, where you are not guaranteed a seat and risk having to sit in the dirty aisle next to 20-year-old PR assistants. No thanks! The compromises that people make! I don’t want to be exploited anymore. I also hated that nothing in the Hamptons is spontaneous. To me, the definition of a vacation is not planning anything. Otherwise, I might as well stay home. We imagine you have some thoughts about the LIE. It’s horrible. There is no winning. The only light at the end of the tunnel is the HOV lane. The horror to get there… Even getting out of Manhattan is terrible. I don’t know how people who commute put themselves through that hell every day. It doesn’t even matter when you go. You can leave at 7 a.m. and it’s horrible, you can leave at 8 a.m. and it’s horrible, you can leave at 6:30 a.m. and it’s horrible, you can leave at 10 p.m. and it’s horrible. What is it with this LIE? It’s the ugliest drive. Who wants to pass a cemetery? Did the Hamptons make you feel poor? Not really. More exploited and used. I’m a big believer in free market and enterprise, but I don’t want to pay $58 for a lobster roll. The prices are astounding, and that’s what everybody accepts and expects. Also, I have no idea how people have $22 million extra laying around for a vacation home.
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MagicMAKERS FAMILY BUSINESS The property is run by Maggie Hardy Knox. Her son, PJ Magerko, recently came on as VP of Brand Strategy..
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WONDERLAND Whether you’re a golfer or just need a spa weekend, Nemacolin, set on 2,000 glorious acres in Pennsylvania, has something for all! The resort’s affable owner and founder MAGGIE HARDY KNOX tells THE DAILY SUMMER how the all-season resort, recently seen on The Bachelor, is going through a brand transformation with more magic on the way. By EDDIE ROCHE Tell us a little bit about Nemacolin and how it has evolved since opening its doors. Nemacolin saved my life. In 1987, Nemacolin went up for bankruptcy and went up on auction. My dad [Joseph A. Hardy III] and I were up here two days before the auction, and I fell in love with a little fishing spot. I was 21. Nemacolin at the time was a disastrous place that was fully neglected for years. We didn’t really have the intention of opening a resort, or I didn’t. My dad came home to tell my mom and me that he just recently bought a resort for us. Neither one of us was excited. I just wanted to fish the rest of my life, so I thought. My mom wanted to be in a rocking chair getting old with the love of her life. But from that moment on, I knew that Nemacolin would truly be something that would save my life, my imagination, my relationship with my father, and truly give me the confidence to take on and conquer anything. It was a rock under a piece of coal. Everyone I met at the property said Nemacolin is a labor of love for you. What do you love most about your role? It’s truly a labor of love in all aspects and respects. It’s
as good as the best marriage and as worst as the worst divorce. The problem is I can’t divorce and walk away. The passion to have something of that magnitude of Nemacolin is all encompassing. There is no 50 percent; it’s either all or nothing with me. It’s an entity, a living breathing entity. I view it that way—the hearts of all the associates, that blood that flows through, the guests who come and push us to our limits. The physical—beautiful estates, the grounds, the golf courses, the spa—that’s all our skin put together. When you say a true labor of love, every day I wake up and think how I can make Nemacolin better. How can I be better? Every day is an evolution, and nothing ever stays the same. With my dad’s imagination and vision and me, I love operations, and now my son [PJ Magerko] has come in to have the property evolve with him [working as VP of Brand Strategy], so it’s truly the greatest thing ever. The rebranding of today, which we worked on with King & Partners, is not that much different than 1987 because it’s love. Back then, it was a love of my father, myself, and now it’s an evolution with my son.
What did you learn from your father about customer service and the resort experience? My dad’s strength has been the vision of any company to push to the nth degree. Nothing is impossible. I take those traits and try to share that instinctive way to service guests that my dad has taught me throughout the years. Be curious, be in tune, listen, observe, do not ask, feel, and once you get that, you get out of yourself and care for others on an intimate one-on-one basis, then it’s easy to exceed anyone’s expectations. Whether that be serving a guest or mentoring somebody you’re trying to get to go to new heights. What’s the new Nemacolin story? There’s not a new and there’s not an old. It’s an evolution of what’s currently there. It’s the personalities of the people who make the evolution. During COVID in March [of last year], I had to make a decision to close the resort. It quickly allowed me and gave me time to evaluate what the resort was built to do. And it was meant to be a boutique resort with all the fabulous things that my dad and I thought were so wonderful in our travels. The missing element that we’ve always had at Nemacolin is how do you tie everything that we have up in a bow and market and let the world know what it is? What is it? How do you define it? During the COVID-19 time, my son came in and raised his hand and said he would like to give Nemacolin a
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A Moment With…
PJ Magerko Nemacolin’s VP of Brand Strategy
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THE CHATEAU AT NEMACOLIN The stunning Chateau, as seen on The Bachelor, was inspired by the famed Ritz in Paris.
whole new branding and a fresh evolution. Nemacolin has something for everyone. What are the most popular activities? It depends on the individual. I would love to go to the Chateau room and open the windows and doors and have room service for three days and nights and never leave my room. I might just fall in love with the food by the No. 1 female and youngest chef in the world at our restaurant, or I might want to go skiing. You can’t say there’s a favorite. It depends on what you want to do. But I remember, years ago, we used to always say— smart people, you can’t be everything to everybody. But I beg to differ, we’re trying and it seems to be working. We hear you’re quite charitable and give a lot back to the local community. I’ve always given to the local community, but I don’t feel like I’m giving. I’m sharing the blessings that have been blessed into my life. I don’t know why I was given the resources to be able to help other people in crisis, but I take that seriously. To be able to help those less fortunate is meaningful. It makes Nemacolin feel like it’s giving back because we employ about 1,000 people. That is the community. The Woodlands Spa is fabulous! What’s your favorite treatment? The longest massage you can possibly get! At the end of the day at the minimum I like to have the 120-minute full body all senses, including hot stone, aromatherapy,
Thai, Reiki, and lymphatic. Whatever they can do in 120 minutes, I like it all. If it could be three hours, I would prefer that. There are some amazing restaurants on the property. The restaurant Lautrec offers a culinary adventure, the Leap of Faith menu. Tell us how that came about and about your chef, Kristin Butterworth. I’m not much of a foodie. I’m from the lumber business side of the world. [Hardy Knox is also the owner and president of 84 Lumber.] Over the years, I’ve been blessed to work side by side with the best chefs in the world. But Chef Butterworth is by far the most talented and sophisticated. She’s a chemist, an artist, a foodie, and she’s all of it in one. She is very much a perfectionist. When you’re a perfectionist, you tend to want to do the same thing over and over and perfect it more. But I get spoiled because I want her to do more and more things. I treated her as if she were just a regular chef at the Four Seasons, and I challenged her to change the menu. She looked at me with eyes that could’ve killed me because, again, she’s one of the No. 1 chefs in the world. She’s the only female executive chef who has a five-star status. And I’m telling her to change her menu!? But she did something better—she created Leap of Faith. [Customers are served a seven-course meal designed with their food interests in mind.] It’s an individualized leap of faith. What she has to do in the kitchen to pull that off is to push not only herself but her team with a new creation every night to perfection. What was your best professional lesson from last year? Believing in myself, not questioning the decision that I made yesterday but moving on to the decision that needed to be made today and forward. In this everchanging scare, something completely unknown to me and completely out of my control was something and is something that I struggle with the most. I learned not to question myself. The goal in January 2020 dramatically changed on March 13th. [The goal was now] safety for my associates, which was No 1. Safety for my father. Safety for my customers. I had to continue to
We know Nemacolin is working on some changes ahead. Any hints of what’s to come? We’re always evolving and growing at Nemacolin. One day we may decide to build a water park or an ice-skating rink; you never know. There’s a lot of exciting programming and experiences we’re working on that are more theatrical and immersive. Your recent TV commercial is really clever. What was the concept? Because we were in the midst of reinvigorating the Nemacolin brand, which we worked on with King & Partners, we thought it’d be a great idea to visually represent the exciting updates and energy on the property. I love a movie musical, and our DNA at Nemacolin is both elevated and eccentric. I wanted to take it there and show the world that we’re a wonderland in the middle of nowhere, a place for everyone to play and escape to. Tell us about the shopping experiences here. Nemacolin features many different shopping experiences. Laurel Lane, our luxe boutiques, feature designers like Max Mara, John Varvatos, Rag & Bone—all the essentials you forgot for your fivestar dinner at Lautrec. The logo shop is cute for Nemacolin souvenirs and merchandise to take home to loved ones. We also have an incredible golf pro shop with a customizable club-fitting service to get you ready for a day on the course. What do you want people to experience when they come to Nemacolin? An escape from reality. There’s never-ending wonder around every corner on this 2,000-acre playground. We’re creating real-life magic. The Bachelor’s recent season was shot there. What was it like having the show take over the property? It was wild! We paused operations at the property for two months, which was unlike anything we’ve done before. The producers did a great job of highlighting the property.
not second-guess and to move forward. A lot of my decisions were instinctive to continue the longevity of the business and the safety of guests and associates. I think it worked out fabulously well. The COVID-19 time gave me time to think what should Nemacolin really be. I’m excited and pleased to see the decision we made is paying off. It’s shining, smiling, and exuding the magic. It makes sense now.
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EYEWEAR EVOLUTION
Bianca Jagger
Farrah Fawcett
Bon anniversaire! From its beginnings as a small kiosk in a Miami mall in 1971, global brand Sunglass Hut has just celebrated its 50th year in business. In honor of the major milestone, we’re throwing it back to some unforgettable moments that have shaped and defined shade trends throughout the decades. By FREYA DROHAN
1970s The bright lights of the Studio 54 disco scene were so dazzling, it’s no surprise that icons like Bianca Jagger paved the way with their blackout shades. Alternatively, girl-next-door Farrah Fawcett shows how it’s done in clear, chunky frames.
ARNETTE Woobat Black Yellow acetate sunglasses, $103
RAYBAN round metal sunglasses, $161
RAYBAN Square 1971 Classic, $176
Princess Diana
RAYBAN Jackie Ohh II, $176
Grace Jones
RAYBAN Wayfarer x SGH 50 limited-edition sunglasses, $211
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TIFFANY & CO. Butterfly metal sunglasses, $408
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PRADA polarized Black/Green sunglasses, $338
From shoulder pads to hair styles, everything was bigger and bolder in the ’80s. Ergo, it’s no surprise that sunglasses followed suit. Make like Lady Di in oversize frame with retro blue-tinted lenses.
VOGUE EYEWEAR Silver and Blue gradient sunglasses, $103
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1990s PRADA Linea Rossa, $261
In the ’90s, minimalism and an understated aesthetic reigned supreme. Simple rectangle and square frames had their moment on the era’s style savants, although leave it to Chanel to add a little bling on the runway!
Chanel S/S ’95
Rupert Everett and Julia Roberts
VERSACE VE4361 nylon sunglasses, $221
OAKLEY Gibston x SGH 50 limitededition polarized sunglasses, $172
BURBERRY polarized nylon sunglasses, $305
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Cindy Crawford
BURBERRY rectangle White acetate sunglasses, $538
2000s
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VERSACE VE2198 x SGH 50, $290
Welcome to Y2K, where it’s all about making a statement with logos, bug-eye silhouettes, and white frames à la the decade’s poster child, Paris Hilton. Talk about being paparazzi-ready!
MIU MIU Butterfly acetate tortoise sunglasses, $301
Paris Hilton
OAKLEY 009473 Leadline x SGH 50 limited-edition sunglasses, $203
PRADA PR 01VS x SGH 5 0 limited-edition sunglasses, $298
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REINVENTION Co-founders Jamie (left) and Lyndon Cormack sought to revamp the backpack category through design and storytelling.
BROTHERS
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In just a decade, siblings JAMIE and LYNDON CORMACK have revolutionized the backpack category with Herschel Supply Co. Named for the tiny Canadian town, which generations of their family called home, rich and impactful storytelling has been the heartbeat of the design-led lifestyle brand since day one. But the tale has only just begun in their eyes. THE DAILY SUMMER caught up with the Vancouver-based duo to hear what’s next. By FREYA DROHAN Did you always know you’d launch something together? Lyndon Cormack: I always say we were best friends first, brothers second, and business partners third. We always shared ideas back and forth about things we loved, things we saw, brands, objects, architecture, and places to go. It was quite natural starting a business together. We have complementary skill sets, but also different ones, and that helped when
there were just the two of us trying to get the business off the ground. Tell us about Herschel, the town. What kind of place is it? Lyndon: Our great grandparents immigrated there. Our father was born in the town and met his high school sweetheart, our mom, there and then they moved into the city. As kids, we got to venture back to Herschel to stay with our grandparents. It’s a hamlet with 22 people, but we saw so much opportunity. And coming from the city, when you can go to a town in the middle of nowhere and just explore and be kids, it was so much fun. What is the founding and prevailing ethos of Herschel Supply Co.? Jamie Cormack: It’s rare to find someone who’s as happy in the city as they are in the mountains, and that blend is what we wanted. The brand stands for our love of design, culture, and travel. We didn’t try to reinvent what the backpack stood for, we just reinterpreted what it looked like and put a heartbeat in the category. Why the backpack? Jamie: We thought that the bags out there, in general, were boring and nothing spoke to our generation. We needed a bag to call our own, with a “less is more” and “easy to use” mentality. Through our aesthetic, style, and point of view, we wanted something classic with a modern twist that was welcoming and approachable. What was the exact moment you dreamed up the company? Jamie: Lyndon and I talked a lot, and we kept aligning on the areas we could see holes in the market. It kept coming back to bags. We didn’t know exactly what [the brand] would look like, and we definitely didn’t know what kind of roller coaster we were about to step on! The bag market had great luxury and great outdoor options, but nothing exciting and accessible in terms of a classic backpack. We thought we could do that, and tell stories. The more exploration we did, the more natural it felt.
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You often mention storytelling. Were either of you in advertising or editorial? Jamie: We weren’t, but it’s a huge component. We have a deep-rooted love for photography, stories, and looking below the surface around yourself. We wanted to build the voice of the modern traveler— someone who is exploring the world without a tour guide. You recently celebrated your 10th anniversary! What has changed and what has stayed the same? Lyndon: The notion that bags were boring has been something that’s been our North Star since the beginning. The bags that we launched with, the vast majority of them, are still our top sellers, which is pretty crazy to think about— how much the first designs resonated. It’s been an awesome 10 years, but we have to remember that we’re only 10 years old. There’s so much more we want to accomplish. In terms of consistency—our future forward outlook—we know what we will deliver will be even better than the past. So we’re 10 years old, 10 years young! You ushered in new leadership this spring. What are some priorities for this new phase of the brand? Lyndon: We had the awesome opportunity to bring in our first CEO for the business; we’ve never taken that title ourselves. Jon Hoerauf comes from years at Arc’teryx, building amazing collections and presence. It’s a real opportunity to put him to work on something that he’s familiar doing—growing brands to be more purpose-driven and meaningful. Not just growth for growth’s sake. It’s early days, but we look forward to learning from him and watching him lead our team and brand. Tell us about the Insulated Program category! How has it been received? Jamie: The response has been phenomenal. We created the Insulated Program because we couldn’t find what we were looking for in the market—functional, lightweight coolers that stood out. We’ve done some insulated styles with brands like Coca-Cola and others over the years that were great successes, and this is a category we will continue to lean into even more—incorporating our unique creative lens and design-driven approach. We’re making it a little more fun. All the styles in the line are also built with recycled fabrics. We’re always innovating around ways to achieve more sustainable solutions to minimize our impact on the planet. This is crucial to our brand! How does sustainability underpin the Herschel brand? Jamie: It’s one of the biggest mandates on all departments here. We’re looking at different textiles and how we can have less impact overall as a brand. It’s a long road to get there, but it’s the right road and a path we’re committed to taking as a brand. It’s exciting! What inspired your upcoming Put Yourself Out There campaign? Lyndon: It’s this notion of people getting out of their comfort zone and finding the things that gives them butterflies, and doing them anyway. It’s a sentiment that’s been true to us since we started the brand. I moved to Melbourne when I was 18 years old and knew one person, and that experience has been one of the most rewarding things in my life—putting myself in an unfamiliar experience and running with it. This campaign is to remind people to try something that you might be afraid of. It can be as simple as saying hello to a stranger or ordering the extra spicy. Put Yourself Out There is the spirit of not being afraid to try new things; it’s the essence of our brand. What does it feel like to see people out and about with their Herschel products? Do you stop and talk to them? Jamie: I smile and I’m thankful! I’m proud of what we’ve done in the past 10 years. It’s always great to see Herschel in our own backyard here in Canada, but it’s especially inspiring to encounter it while traveling. To be far away from home and see the bags you envisioned out in the wild being embraced the way you intended—it’s special, and fun to know that what we’ve built truly resonates. Lyndon: I was in Sydney walking along Bondi Beach once and I saw someone with probably the most beat-up Herschel bag I’d ever seen. I told him I worked for the brand and I’d never seen a bag so used. I offered to get him a new one. He was like, “Are you serious? You’re trying to take this thing away? It’s my prized possession!”
What’s your personal favorite product? Lyndon: I’ve always carried a bag; it has such a useful purpose. We have a Packable Daypack that collapses into itself. Whether I’m going on a quick day hike or riding a Citi Bike around NYC, it just gives me that freedom to pack for a journey, while being prepared for anything that comes my way. Jamie: I’m constantly switching my bags! Lately, I’m carrying our Heavyweight Canvas Bamfield tote a lot. It feels like I’m carrying more stuff these days, probably because I’m constantly collapsing and expanding a home office. What will the next 10 years hopefully look like? Lyndon: I think for the first 10 years, we kept our reins in tight. We had no shortage of ideas, but we had this notion early on that we could be famous for something by sticking closely to bags. Looking to the future, Herschel won’t be just a backpack brand; we’ll use that awesome foundation to continue to evolve and transform. Our sport is traveling. We’re going to continue to celebrate that and use the backpack as the backbone. We’ve kept the belt tight, now it’s time to let it expand.
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NewOBSESSION AT LAST Moroccanoil co-founder Carmen Tal has spent years developing Brumes du Maroc, which was recently released.
PERFECT
SCENTS
If you love the smell of Moroccanoil (find us someone who doesn’t!) the brand has heard your call for its first-ever fragrance offering. Moroccanoil Brumes du Maroc is a hair and body mist featuring its signature scent—an exotic blend of spicy amber and sweet f loral notes. Co-founder CARMEN TAL tells THE DAILY SUMMER about the long journey in bringing this new offering to loyal customers, why they’ve made it part of their mission to give back, and where she’s escaping for a well-earned break this year.
We haven’t chatted in a moment. How have you been?
You’re finally launching a hair and body mist. What are its key ingredients?
I’m not too bad, besides the fact that I had COVID-19 last October. It wasn’t terrible, and I navigated through. It’s been difficult for everyone, but I think most of us made the best of it. I think some people found a lot of comfort working from home, getting closer to their families, and [found] a different meaning to their life. It’s an interesting time, and I believe that something good will come of it.
The key notes are amber, magnolia…a bit woody. It also features argan oil and vitamin E to hydrate and nourish, and it’s formulated in a nice way: The mist won’t disrupt your hairstyle, which is very important. Also, it’s very light and can be layered with other products—such as your own eau de toilette or eau de parfum. You can always use it at the end of the day, after a day in the office, to just refresh yourself and apply to your hair or clothing, your body or neck, wherever you want.
Are you back in the office full-time now? Not yet. We’re three days a week in the office now. By September, we’ll be four days a week. We’ll stay like that as long as the virus stays quiet.
How long has it been in the making? About four years, if not a little bit more. The fragrance had to be
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Anything else in the pipeline we should know about? Next year will be a very important year for us. Unfortunately, I cannot give you a lot of details yet. It’s an exciting time now that the brand is more mature; there’s an opportunity to bring newness, to bring new technology, innovation, new ingredients. The needs of the consumer also change every five years. I find that the trends also change, and you need new products to do different hairstyles. It’s a beautiful time to be producing beautiful products. perfect in every sense—not too heavy nor too light, and with just the right balance of notes. We also wanted the dispenser to be light and airy. We were about to launch two years ago, but then we realized that it wasn’t exactly what we wanted. So we had to go back to the table and relook at what we formulated. It was a labor of love, and I’m happy it’s now out there in the world.
So are we! Tell us a little bit about the design of the packaging. What’s that like? It’s floral-inspired, but also kind of flowy, the colors of Moroccanoil and the Mediterranean. It’s very romantic. We all collaborated on the concept, and ultimately our graphic design team came up with this beautiful design and everything else that goes with this collection.
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It was recently World Oceans Day and the brand donated 100 percent of its profits for one day to Oceana. Why was that organization important to you? The ocean has always been important to me, and Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring it. I grew up in the South Pacific, in Chile, and the ocean was always part of my life. We’ve all become more aware of the impact humans are having on the planet, and the oceans in particular are experiencing really troubling effects. The animals that are suffering and dying out because of the garbage and other problems we create, it’s just heartbreaking. So we decided it was extremely important to partner with organizations such as Oceana. We were drawn to them because they’re focused on policy and not just cleanup. They’re compassionate and loving, but they make decisions based on research and science and work with governments to make changes happen. Partnering with them, I think we can make a difference. And that’s what it’s all about in the end.
Next summer, the brand will transition to recycled plastic bottles for its shampoos and conditioners. Tell us more! Yes. We’re using PCR [Post-Consumer Recycled] plastic. It’s a journey. We are young in the business; it’s only 12 years that we’ve been around. And the moment we realized that changes can be made for a better world, we started to make changes. We’re constantly finding ways to improve our practices in the business.
When you started the company, did you always intend to give back? When you have certain kinds of success, and you have
the opportunity to collaborate and help different communities and organizations, I think it’s our responsibility as a corporation and as human beings. It feels amazing that you’re making a small contribution because the need out there is tremendous. Even multimillionaire companies have a hard time reaching their goals to help different organizations. So, sure, it feels good to know we’re making a difference. It’s good to know that we have a platform that can do something. We will continue that for as long as we’re in business.
Your son, David, interned for The Daily about 10 years ago. Where did he end up professionally? He’s a partner in a company called Black Wolf in Montreal. Two of his friends from high school started the brand, which is skincare for men. It’s sold successfully online. He’s doing product development and a little bit of the marketing.
What do you have on tap for the rest of the summer personally?
Young people are the future, right? There’s a lot of need out there, and HALO is doing an amazing job. You know, every time we meet with [founder] Rebecca [Welsh] it’s just so incredible and inspiring. We’re continuously working with them in different ways. Sometimes it’s fundraising, most of the time it’s providing products for their houses all over. The HALO Foundation always spoke to us in a different way, and it’s incredibly inspiring.
It gets very hot in New York in the summer—and I’m not good with the heat!—so I try to spend as much time as I can in Canada in the summertime. Also, Montreal was home for many, many years; it’s very dear to my heart and that’s where the brand started. Thank God they’ve lifted the travel restrictions, so it’s a bit easier to go back and forth; it’s just a one-hour flight, no big deal. And then my adult children and I are going to be daring and go to Spain to visit a friend of mine, Antonio Corral Calero, who is also global creative director for the brand. We’re off to Majorca, and that’s our first international trip [since COVID-19].
What kind of work does HALO do?
Bet you can’t wait!
They help young people find their way—people who are in trouble, abandoned people. Mostly, they’re all children to young adolescents. And they find ways to train them to have a voice, to have a career, to be independent, and to be part of society in a constructive way. They take somebody from a broken home and give them a home.
Honestly, it’s just fantastic. I can’t wait to see the ocean and get more inspiration, and relax a little bit. It’s been a hectic year.
You’re a big supporter of the charity HALO. Why is it important to you?
The Moroccanoil Academy opened at the beginning of 2020, and we all know what happened next. Will you be reopening soon? We’ve reopened already, since March of this year, but not in full capacity. Because of COVID-19, we cannot fully open, but we have certain classes. For more local people, New Yorkers, I believe that in September and October, we’ll resume again with larger groups as permitted depending on different dynamics. We use the Academy for photo shoots, online classes, and digital content. The team is super busy because we have a big launch coming up and there’s a lot of content that has to be made for it. So it’s partially open now, and hopefully by 2022, we will be fully open.
MAKING WAVES This summer, the brand partnered with Oceana, an organization that protects the world’s oceans.
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CHRIS’ FAVORITE THINGS
MARIAGE FRÈRES premium leaf teas, $38
As the proprietor of Sag Harbor haven Sage & Madison, entrepreneur CHRIS COFFEE has good taste in abundance. The historic short-term-stay property also encompasses a well-curated retail store, chock-full of gifts for your favorite host. Here’s what he recommends to put a smile on their face! SHOPPING PROMOTION DAILYFRONTROW.COM
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SAGE & MADISON local herb-infused jams, $16
HALCYON DAYS Al Fresco tableware, $105
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SAGE & MADISON apparel sweater, $85
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DEMARSON rainbow Swarovski crystal ear cuffs, $145 each
BEATRIZ CAMACHO Lanai dress, $1,675
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CLOSED printed swim shorts, $145
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Bridgehampton boutique Blue One is more than a shopping destination, it’s a lifestyle. The store’s co-proprietor Crystal Willis has selected some of her favorite finds for the ultimate East End chicster. M. COHEN Axis bracelet, $435
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MASON’S Andrew bomber jacket, $510
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East Hampton Village $18,500,000 | Bedrooms: 6 | Baths: 8 Full & 3 Half | Sq. Ft. 9,000 | Web# 878771 Set perfectly on a lushly landscaped acre with gated entry and water views, this spectacular home built by Abstract Builders and designed by Botta Sferrazza Architects is the definition of perfection. Encompassing three floors of living space, this 6 en-suite bedroom home thoughtfully designed for both comfortable living and grand scale entertaining brings the outdoors in with walls of glass. A gym, spa, media room, elevator, 3-car detached garage, large roof deck, and infinity pool are just a few of the amenities that will meet all of your dream home needs.
8 Kettle Court, East Hampton $3,600,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Baths: 7.5 | Sq. Ft. 4,782 | Web# 880845 This dramatic contemporary boasts 5 generously sized en-suite bedrooms. The primary bedroom occupies the upper lever with its own balcony, walk-in closet, fireplace and zen bathroom. The double-height great room has soaring ceilings and a wall of glass showcasing the heated gunite pool surrounded by blue stone. The separate 1,320 SF award winning artist studio sets this property apart. The studio is climate controlled with office space and additional basement storage.
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taking place at Nova’s Ark Project in Water Mill, from August 14 to 15 and will feature chef pairings from restaurants including Shukette, Momofuku Ko, COTE, and Olmsted. The Supper Club will pop up again in Malibu in October and bring diners together with top culinary talent in another beautiful environment. Amex has had a longtime presence in the Hamptons. Why is this area an important market to be in? We want to meet our Card Members where they are. For this summer event series, we’re tapping into key locations where we know they’re spending their time. The Hamptons has been a popular summer destination for many of our Platinum Card Members, and we’re providing them with unique experiences throughout the summer. What else is on tap for American Express for the rest of the year? You can expect additional exclusive events popping up throughout the rest of the year in collaboration with our partners. We’ll have more to share soon— stay tuned!
Everyday Benefits Include: $240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Limited-time statement credits on streaming services in 2020 have been one of the most popular Platinum Card offers, with 78 percent of Platinum Card Members having received credits. Now, the Platinum Card is offering up to $240 in annual statement credits ($20/month) on eligible purchases or subscriptions with Peacock, Audible, SiriusXM, and The New York Times. $300 Equinox Credit: An annual statement credit ($25/month) on purchases of select Equinox Fitness Club monthly memberships or a digital subscription to Equinox+ (the on-demand fitness app). Global Dining Access by Resy: Access to the new Global Dining Access program by Resy that gives Platinum Card Members exclusive reservations at some of the world’s top restaurants, access to premium events, and other perks, like priority notify and VIP status. Dining continues to be a top spending category, and nearly half of consumers surveyed say that they’re willing to spend more on unique dining experiences than they were before the pandemic. $100 Saks Fifth Avenue Credit: On purchases in-store or online at saksfifthavenue.com, for up to $50 in statement credits from January–June and up to $50 in statement credits from July–December, once enrolled.
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Tell us about the new Platinum Card that launched earlier this month. What’s different? The Platinum Card is now a true lifestyle Card. We’ve expanded the travel benefits our Card Members love and added a set of new premium everyday benefits across dining, entertainment, wellness, and retail. New perks include credits for hotels, CLEAR, Equinox, and digital entertainment. Card Members also have access to the new Global Dining Access Program by Resy. The Platinum Card now offers access to more than $1,400 in value. Amex has always been synonymous with travel. Now you’re evolving to lifestyle. Talk to us about this evolution and your new partners. Platinum has set the bar for premium for nearly 40 years. And with this relaunch with its expanded benefits, Platinum is now a premium lifestyle Card designed for how people live today. We see a huge demand for travel and dining, and a new appreciation for the comforts of home. The new Platinum Card offers a set of benefits that serves them if they’re traveling or staying closer to home. We looked for partners who care about our customers as much as we do, and can provide something new, interesting, and valuable to them. For example, our Card Members love to travel, but want to get through the airport faster, so we added a CLEAR credit to help speed them through airport security. We know streaming is important to our Card Members. In fact, nearly 80 percent of our Card Members used the streaming offer we had last year. Now we have an embedded entertainment benefit that offers credits with Peacock, Audible, SiriusXM, and The New York Times. Why was it the right time to reintroduce the new Card? Our Card Members aspire to more. They don’t want to return to life as usual, they want it to be better. With this launch, we deliver better travel, better dining, and better everyday lifestyle benefits. The new Platinum Card celebrates everyday adventure when you’re at home or out and about. People are out this summer and buying again. How are you elevating experiences for Card Members? To celebrate the launch of the new Platinum, we’re hosting a number of exclusive experiences for Card Members throughout the summer. In collaboration with Equinox, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Resy, these events will bring to life Platinum Card benefits and showcase the unique value that comes with Membership. What is the American Express Platinum x Saks: Star Island Summer in Montauk? We’re teaming up with Saks Fifth Avenue to bring an unexpected retreat to Montauk over three weekends in August. The experience offers Card Members exclusive access to a retail destination and summer activities featuring alfresco dining, live DJ music, mini-golf sculpture park, playful programming, and more. Card Members can enjoy marina views in private picnic pockets that include a basket with curated items from local businesses. Cocktails by L’Avenue at Saks will be available to purchase alongside a curated menu by Gurney’s Star Island. How will you be kicking this off? On opening night, Saturday, August 7, guests will enjoy an intimate performance by Grammy-nominated artist and R&B superstar Kehlani. There’s also a partnership with Resy: Supper Club. Tell us about that! The Supper Club is a new dinner party series hosted in collaboration with Resy to celebrate the launch of Global Dining Access by Resy. The first will be
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ChicESTATES FOREVER FRIENDS Jennifer Wilson (left) and Treacy Cotter have known each other since second grade.
THE POWER OF TWO Lifelong friends and Hamptons natives JENNIFER WILSON and TREACY COTTER have teamed up to become a leading force in the East End real estate scene as the Wilson Team. The Saunders brokers tell us how they came to work together and about a very welcome project on the way in Water Mill. By EDDIE ROCHE
and have been friends since second grade. I worked as a sale manager for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. I lived in East Hampton, and I traveled a lot for business. I’ve always loved real estate out here. Growing up in the Hamptons and being around beautiful homes inspired me to move my sales career to local real estate in 2007. Treacy Cotter: I’ve been watching Jen and her journey in real estate. I was a stay-at-home mom for a good 15 years. My kids were growing up, and I was getting ready to sell my own home. I was leaning on Jen heavily for advice at that time. She was at a couple different agencies and landed at Saunders five years ago, and I just saw the great experience she was having with the company. She made it a no-brainer for me. Our dynamic, we’ve known each other since second grade, and I trusted her. She said, “Come do this with me, now is the time!” So far, it’s been working like a dream. Treacy, you have roots in fashion. What did you do? Cotter: I was in Manhattan for 10 years back in the ’90s. I was the general manager for Banana Republic
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and ran one of its first flagship stores on Madison Avenue. I really loved that industry. I had a staff of 500 in peak season. I got to hone in on my management skills and learned how to deal with all different types of personalities and how to maneuver through many different situations, good and bad, successfully. It translates well into real estate with all the different dynamics and situations that arise. What’s your work dynamic like? Wilson: I’ve been selling real estate for almost 15 years. Basically, over the past year, since Treacy started with me, it’s been learning under fire for her. 2020 was really a year of learning quickly how to work together for Treacy and for me, for us to figure out our work dynamic. But it’s a natural ebb and flow. Cotter: Exactly. We work together. Every morning we’re looking at new inventory and talk about our clients. E-mails start at 7 a.m., sometimes earlier, and we just kind of get our day and week organized. I have to say, I think it’s such a bonus that we’ve helped each other raise our kids. This is just kind of a natural extension. And it’s just very easy. Because there’s two of us, there’s always somebody available for you 24/7—and we do work 24/7. Our friendship
and how we work together has been one of the easiest working relationships I’ve ever had, honestly. Wilson: It’s just very natural. Tell us a little bit about your year professionally. 2020 and much of this year have been insanely busy for brokers in the Hamptons. Wilson: In the beginning of the pandemic, I was working 12-hour days trying to secure rentals. Cotter: We didn’t even see each other. We were on the computers for 12 hours a day. WATERMILL CROSSING A rendering of the eagerly anticipated townhouses coming soon to Water Mill Village.
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How did you both land in real estate? Jennifer Wilson: Treacy and I grew up in the Hamptons
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11 TALMAGE LANE, EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE This beautiful seven-bedroom home with five full baths is a new construction.
Wilson: We were trying to help people and responding to people’s needs to get out of the city into rental properties. That was March, April, and May. And then once the summer hit, it started to turn into sales. 2019 was sort of a down year. And then when 2020 hit, we had about 20 listings. We sold all the listings by mid-summer. Cotter: It’s not really slowing down. It’s just not as frenetic. We’re still busy. Weekly sales are still outweighing new listings coming onto the market, which is a challenge. We have plenty of buyers that we are working with and we have some exciting things coming up. The fall will be interesting to see what happens with the influx of people who have been here from Manhattan and if they’re going back with the kids returning to school. It’s shifting a bit, but if you look at the data, it’s still busy here and we believe it will stay that way for a while. What properties are you excited about? Wilson: There’s a new townhouse development that is just breaking ground now in Water Mill Village. It’s 38 townhomes that are going to be built. There was a lot of competition to get the listings. Treacy and I are part of a team with Ed Bruehl and Will Schumann from Saunders. We’ll be able to start selling in late summer, early fall. What will it be like? Wilson: Units are four bedrooms. The development will have a beautiful clubhouse, a great pool, their own garages, and a little park-like area as well. There are tennis courts across the street, which is part of the Water Mill Community Center. Cotter: There are going to be walkways to Water Mill Center, which has SoulCycle, Provisions, and the shopping area. The convenience is amazing. They’re good size townhouses too, and they run about 3,000 to 3,500 square feet. They’re all being designed by Mabley Handler, and the architect is McDonough & Conroy. It’s very nice. What are the perks of living in a townhouse Out East? Cotter: No maintenance!
Wilson: It’s very mixed with who’s inquiring; you have the obvious person acquiring who’s downsizing from their big house and maybe buying a home in Florida as well and wants to keep a residence in the Hamptons. We also have families who have been looking to buy new construction between the price range of $2 to $2.5 million. That does not exist out here anymore. Any other properties you can tell us about? Wilson: We also have a beautiful new construction at 11 Talmage Lane in East Hampton Village. It was built by a local builder, Aran Construction. It’s a great seven-bedroom home with a pool. Cotter: The location is great. You can walk to Nick and Toni’s, The Grill, all those great restaurants. The size of the house, the reserve behind it, it’s really a great one! What’s it like working with the two of you? Wilson: Treacy and I work 24/7. We are also compassionate people. Buying a home out here is a huge investment. We do a lot of hand-holding. We’re also very data-driven; we know the inventory inside and out in every village, and we know the market. We can advise somebody if something is overpriced, or if it’s a great deal. Cotter: The advantage of both of us growing up out here and knowing the local businesses and people— that helps a lot, too. We can get things done quickly for people in a pinch. As true locals, where are your favorite places to eat? Wilson: I love Nick and Toni’s. The owner, Mark Smith, is a good friend of mine. Cotter: He also has Coche Comedor, too, which I really like in Amagansett. Wilson: There’s a new restaurant that just opened in East Hampton, Rita Cantina. It’s so great and fun. It’s happening every single night; you can hardly get in! There’s a lot of locals there. My husband gets angry because he tries to leave at the end of dinner and I take about 20 minutes to talk to people on the way out!
DREAM DIGS The house has a gym, media room, pool, and wine cellar. It overlooks an open reserve area.
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Meet SARA GOLDFARB, who is certainly doing the most when it comes to Hamptons’ real estate. Despite only officially becoming a broker one-and-a-half years ago, she’s seen incredible success with Douglas Elliman’s topranking Alexander Team, also serving as head of marketing and operations. With a multifaceted career background combined with a forward-thinking approach and an eye for taste, she’s minting herself as a power broker to watch. Here’s what keeps her ticking! By FREYA DROHAN
You’re a native New Yorker! How does your upbringing come across in your personality and work ethic? I think New Yorkers have a different mindset when it comes to work and how you handle things, whether that’s because of the pressure, the rush, or how everyone wants things done yesterday! Out here in the Hamptons, it becomes an advantage having worked in New York City and corporate environments prior to real estate. It all impacts the execution when it comes down to timeliness in this market. How did you find yourself in the real estate industry? I worked for various Fortune 500 and tech companies prior to real estate. My career was in fintech for about a decade, and I had broad experience working with
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C-suite individuals and managing multimillion-dollar marketing budgets. I’ve owned in the Hamptons for about 10 years, and I was doing freelance marketing work with some smaller companies out here, pro bono. I met a developer, Joe Farrell, in the process and ended up working for Farrell Building Co. for two years, helping to establish the Farrell Organization and helping him sell his inventory. How did you become the head of marketing and operations for the Alexander Team? I’ve been with the Alexander Team for about two years. The Alexander team has been the No. 1 team in the nation at Douglas Elliman two years in a row. We’ve done a billion dollars in sales this year alone; it’s pretty
15 PHEASANT CLOSE NORTH A Southampton Village estate featuring six bedrooms and a pool on two acres.
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incredible. What’s interesting is that when I started as head of marketing and operations, I was licensed but I wasn’t brokering. I only started selling and being on the ground working with clients in January 2020. Real estate is already an emotional purchase, but when you have a pandemic and people are worried about the health and safety of their families, it adds a whole other layer to the process of everything. I learned in one year what people learn in 10. It was unbelievable! What does an average day look like for you? As soon as I wake up, I check the listing systems. Every minute matters! I have to make sure I’m seeing what comes on immediately. I start every morning at SLT in East Hampton, then I pop over and get my coffee at Sylvester & Co. They have Dreamy Coffee, which is the best coffee ever! Then I’m scheduling showings, checking anything we have in contract or on the market, sending e-mails, and making sure brokers are aware of what we have that hasn’t sold. Three to five days a week, my afternoons are full of showings. But things change in real time, and sometimes I end up living in my car for half of the day! What do all successful agents have in common? Good agents truly work 24/7; you make yourself available. Good agents understand the concept of momentum. Once you’re in process, you keep it moving! Tell us about your highs of 2020. I started with my boots on the ground in January and I sold over $45 million in real estate, and did close to $1.5 million in rentals. I also sold out the five Gurney’s Residences within 10 months. I had an astronomical year, and I worked hard for it. I was No. 11 in the Hamptons on a leaderboard of the top 20 with some incredible agents. There’s some great agents here on the ground at Douglas Elliman. To be on the list with them was exciting to me.
What’s the goal for 2021? We’re halfway through the year and we’ve done more sales than we did in 2020 alone! We’ve got a lot of things in the pipeline. It’s an exciting second year being fully out here for me and the team. I’m shooting for the top 10 this year! What’s surprising about the Hamptons market right now? Location is still a prime factor, but the house and the space is front and center. People are now willing to sacrifice [on location] a bit more, and they’re okay with driving the extra five minutes. The median price point and buy-in is close to $2.5 million now. That’s an unbelievable number, when it was probably in the midto-low $1 million mark pre-COVID. What are people always looking for Out East? A turnkey, ready-to-move-in property where the buyer has to do very little to the home. An ongoing trend would be having a gym in the house, too. What else is on your radar in terms of trends? Boutique builders! We’re seeing that higher level of quality now, and you don’t have to be at the top of the market to experience it. An additional trend is the seamless lifestyle you can have at somewhere like Gurney’s Residences, where you can order Scarpetta room service. People understand the draw of living with a resort attached. I think what’s getting people excited is when they don’t have to lift a finger when it comes to maintenance! I’ve seen a lot of people purchasing additional properties for family or staff. When people are coming out, they’re coming out in larger groups, so they need the additional space. Another trend I’m seeing is the “married by mortgage” trend. People are purchasing before getting married, as they see owning assets as a bigger priority. It’s an interesting concept and something I think will continue as younger generations continue to grow their individual wealth and want to
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invest in other opportunities, besides the stock market. What’s keeping you busy at the moment? I also develop properties! I’m doing a spec house right now. I’m doing it at the price point where we’re seeing the highest velocity [$2.5 million]. I’m designing it; it’s going to be in Sag Harbor. I would call myself someone who understands the market and has an eye for design and can project-manage multiple things. I have a team of people working on it, and I’ve picked every single thing that’s in there. It’s going to be beautiful!
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Kirsten Holtz Naim is pouring her rich experience in all facets of the fashion industry into her popular podcast, A Fashion Moment. The audio project brings together tastemakers and thought leaders to share the raw and real-life lessons that propelled them to where they are now, bringing the audience along for the insightful ride. We caught Naim for a hot minute of our own to hear more.
When did you first discover your love for fashion? Fashion has always been at the forefront of my life since I was a young child growing up in California. I’ve always perceived fashion to be an intricate art form that could transport me from my small city into a world of beauty that transcended borders and time. I would spend hours watching shows like Behind the Velvet Ropes with Lauren Ezersky (she was magical to me!), Videofashion, Fashion File, and MTV’s House of Style. What’s your elevator pitch for A Fashion Moment? It provides listeners with a bird’s-eye view of one of the most elusive industries in the world. It takes you behind the glitz and glamour, bringing you the personal stories and ingenious style that captured audiences around the globe. By promoting the stories of unheard visionaries, along with household names, I use my industry expertise and personal stories to take you behind the curtain. What do you hope listeners take away? I hope that everyone can see that, regardless of what one’s role is in fashion, there’s a unique, personal story that led them to where they are today. And it’s those stories and the humanity, resilience, and determination that I find the most inspiring. Was doing a podcast always something on your agenda? Definitely not! I even produced live podcast shows for a few years and could sense that the space was becoming saturated. I just never envisioned myself with a show. It was actually a leap of faith for me to take on this project, thanks to my executive producer John Taylor Williams’ unwavering belief in me. I’ve been fortunate to work for and with so many amazing people in the industry, but I was shocked, humbled, honored, and grateful that so many people wanted to be a part of this. How are you making the podcast stand out? I think that sometimes industry leaders or experts will use platforms like this to talk at, instead of with, their audiences, and may sometimes exude an air of superiority. I believe that you can be a fashion expert with knowledge, connections, and drive, but still be relatable and open. We’re all humans, after all! That’s a characteristic that lives at the core of this show. I invite the audience into the conversation, and ask them to share their favorite fashion moments in an effort to include as many of their stories as possible. This podcast is not just about me; it’s a community. Tell us about some of your notable guests, and how it felt to interview them. It was surreal to interview Lauren Ezersky, because I grew up watching her show, Behind the Velvet Ropes, religiously. She
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“I want people to know that literally anyone can have a fashion moment. They’re all around us and can often be transformational and inspiring if you take the time to ref lect and pay attention.” brought fashion to life for me as a kid. It was also an honor to interview supermodels Veronica Webb and Carol Alt along with legendary disco beauty queen Sandy Linter. As well as Simon Doonan, Fern Mallis, fashion consultant Christina Neault, and two of my fashion PR favorites, Bonnie Morrison and Emily Bungert. I also had a blast interviewing Bevy Smith, Sutton Stracke from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, stylist Misa Hylton, Brandice Daniel, and artist Ashley Longshore. What have been some of the most meaningful conversations so far? Honestly, I learn something truly significant from every guest and conversation on the show. Bevy Smith and I had a raw and honest discussion, and she didn’t hold back on the details of her journey and the importance of supporting Black designers. When I’m going through a challenging time, her mantra, “It gets greater later,” has always stuck with me. My conversation with Veronica Webb was life-changing. She’s honestly one of the most brilliant people that I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking to. I was going through a personally challenging time in my life during the interview and she took extra time out to encourage me. Chatting with Simon Doonan was fantastic. We also talked about the AIDS epidemic, where he opened up about how painful it was to live through that time. Who’s your No. 1 dream podcast guest? Naomi Campbell, she’s iconic. Speaking of, dream dinner party—what five people would you invite? Definitely the queen of the dinner party, Bevy Smith; I would resurrect Patrick Kelly and wear one of his pieces; Samantha Jones from Sex and the City; along with Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, because they all know how to have a great time! How will you celebrate the one-year anniversary, which is coming up soon? That’s a great question. You’ll have to tune in to Season 2 to find out!
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