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Despite Governor Cuomo’s most ardent pleas that you return to New York City, many of vous are staying put on the East End until further notice. It’s never been more difficult to get a prime table— i.e., anything outdoors—at Nick & Toni’s. And for the first time, well, ever, you’ve been spared the existential dread that Labor Day so often inflicts. Enjoy that endless summer! • The Cinema Society decamped to Donna Karan’s splendid abode to premiere Tesla, the new film that chronicles the life of the storied inventor. Kyle MacLachlan, who plays Thomas Edison in the movie, was on hand, along with Maye Musk, Deb and Hugh Jackman, Katie Couric, Christie Brinkley, Candice Bergen, and more.
Managing Editor Tangie Silva Creative Director Dean Quigley Hamptons Editor Lizzi Bickford Fashion Editor Freya Drohan Contributing Editor Ashley Baker-Staats Editors-at-Large Charlotte Bickley and Sophie Bickley Art Director Teresa Platt Copy Editor Joseph Manghise Imaging Specialists Nola Romano, George Maier
WITH MATT BOMER Let’s talk about the new gender-neutral eyewear collection you’ve created for Privé Revaux. How did it come to you? The brand approached me along with Ashley [Benson]. I’m a huge fan of hers. I didn’t know a lot about Privé at the time, but when I checked them out online, I loved what they offered the customer—a modern and vintage feel, at an affordable price. And they didn’t fall apart when you put them on your face. The collection was inspired by iconic eyewear in film history. How did you do your research? A lot of the styles were inspired by
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EAT WELL, DO GOOD! During the peak of COVID-19 in the tristate area, Dr. Praeger’s, based in northern New Jersey, saw farmers struggling. As a veggie-focused brand, the family-run company took action to support local farmers by creating a new Limited Edition Farm Stand Cauliflower Veggie Burger. The burger is available at Citarella and by delivery via ourharvest.com for $6 per two-pack.
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SKIN SAVIOR! It took two years for Superflower co-founders Cary Leitzes and Olivia Combemale to vet more than 20 farms to find just the right CBD oil extract. They then concocted this light, non-oily serum infused with delicate notes of rose, frankincense, and neroli that’s also certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. In addition to the CBD, there’s hyaluronic acid, grapeseed and jojoba oils, and vitamin C to soothe, hydrate, and replenish skin. Superflower The Everyday Serum, $68; mysuperflower.com
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iconic images that I already had in my mind. The Conrad is similar to the type that Paul Newman would always wear. The Cliffs were inspired by Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood. The Joels were inspired by Tom Cruise in the ’80s, and maybe there’s a little bit of Grace Jones thrown there as well. The Kents are my go-to style; I’ve worn similar ones since I started wearing glasses in my teens. The Macys are inspired by my mom and the frames she used to wear in the ’80s. Do you have any indication of when you’re going back to work on set? If there’s a positive note in all of this, it’s been a great time to be developing new projects. I’ve built up a pretty full development portfolio for when people are actually on sets again regularly. I have Boys in the Band coming out on Netflix later this year, and I believe a movie I signed on to act in is going to start filming in the late fall. That’s always subject to change! How did you spend your leisure time during lockdown? I learned to play piano! And I’m making bread using my a sourdough starter. It’s been nice to read fiction. But before all of that, it’s been about parenting. We have three sons who are different ages, and we’ve tried to keep them creatively fed and make sure they have physical outlets and things to do. We have to make sure they aren’t just sitting in front of screens every day. That’s been an almost full-time job!
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REBEL, REBEL! Already thinking of your fall wardrobe? Well, Nicole Miller’s Rock ’n’ Royalty collection is at your service. Inspired by rebellious royalty and the renegades of King’s Road, the looks are infused with British rock influences of the ’70s. The line includes pieces intended to break down gender barriers, celebrate the androgynous spirit, and juxtaposes quintessential palace gardens with the underground music scene in London.
BEACH READ! WITH AUTHOR TADE REEN
How did you come up with the idea for your latest novel? Growing up spending summers in North Sea, I was always fascinated by the wide variety of characters who call the tiny
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hamlet home. I’m drawn to stories about how small and seemingly insignificant encounters can and do change the course of our lives, and I wanted to write a tale about my favorite place on earth. [In the book] Rachel Jones is the most successful marketer in the hedge fund world, and she falls in love with Walter “Scallop” Koslowski, a local farmer, surfer, single father, and former Navy Seal, while on a weekend trip to North Sea. The book is about Rachel and Scallop trying to make their relationship work over the course of a year.
We hear that it took you four years to finish writing the book! I wrote the majority of the book during a three-year stretch where my wife and I went from having one to four kids. It was an eventful few years, to say the least. Most of my writing was done on mass transit—subways, buses, and trains. I tried my best to write 500 or 1,000 words a day. It was my mental recess and playtime, and I cherished it. The result is this book. What’s next? I’ve begun writing two other books!
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When did your love for calligraphy begin? I’ve been practicing calligraphy since about the age of 10. About four years ago, friends began asking me to personalize their store-bought cards, and I knew there was a business to launch. What are some of your most popular services? Personalized love letters and customized luxury gift boxes of Belgian 100 percent cotton. The gift boxes contain 50 flat correspondence cards that I hand-personalize either with a first name or initials. Another top seller is a print of a hand-drawn evil eye with “See No Evil” written in red script. Was the business impacted due to COVID-19? During the pandemic, people have been looking to connect with friends and loved ones in different ways, and writing notes is one of them. With a boxed set of personalized stationery, cards can be used for all occasions. I also sent people whom I love random notes of kindness to lift their spirits. The part of my business that’s been negatively impacted by COVID are in-store appearances to pen gift tags for brands looking for a unique activation. Also, penning invitations and seating cards isn’t as robust because gatherings have been canceled. What’s next for Scribe New York? I’ve recently added nonpaper items to the site, like chic T-shirts and tote bags that bear words and images drawn in calligraphic style.
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WITH LINDA CASH, CASH, CEO OF TWO CHICKS How did you and co-founder Meghan Hanna meet? Meghan and I connected through a mutual friend who knew I was looking for a new business venture. I loved the story of Meghan and her two moms—and her two daughters! How does the brand embrace empowerment, inclusivity, and connection? What makes Two Chicks unique is that we are a brand with real personalities and authentic stories. We love the support of our community of customers, and we love to share their stories—being truly themselves. We also support the LGBT+ community, female-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs. How is the company doing in the time of COVID-19? With people staying at home and social distancing, the ready-to-drink cocktail business has grown, which is keeping us busy. The convenience of having a delicious cocktail in a can takes away the stress and mess from trying to create a cocktail at home. Are you working with any female-based charities? We’ve worked with Vital Voices and supported their Voices of Solidarity Awards. We’re also focused on the music and art scene. What’s next now that summer is coming to an end? Besides grabbing my cozy sweaters and baking an apple pie, I’ll also have another year of experience with Two Chicks and look forward to making the brand even more amazing.
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There has been no shortage of rosé on the East End this season, thanks (in no small part) to Château d’Esclans. Whispering Angel has partnered with Caravana on two pop-ups, at Calissa and Surf Lodge. And farther north, the marina at Le Bilboquet Sag Harbor is open—and socially distant. With each magnum of Rock Angel purchased for your boat (or yacht, as the case may be), one will receive a beautiful Bilboquet marina bag that includes the magnum, four custom Château d’Esclans govinos, and a Rose Gold Whispering Angel wine. And don’t skimp on that frosé—CittaNuova is carrying a full kit that makes it easier than ever to create the iconic summer bev in the comfort of your own kitchen.
The Sweetest Things! These bright candy dishes were inevitable, considering the designer, Robyn Blair Davidson, is known for having a sweet tooth. Garnering celeb fans like Sarah Michelle Gellar and Neil Patrick Harris, by robynblair décor items are full of whimsy suitable for kids…and the forever young. by robynblair candy dish, $260; byrobynblair.com
SUMMER LIVES ON! There’s a new menu item at Rosie’s Amagansett that has earned legions of fans among the health-conscious food lovers of the East End. The Summer Bounty dish includes fresh summer vegetables at the peak of their season, along with white wine vinegar, feta, Moroccan oil–cured olives, and hints of dill. Yum!
MEANWHILE Scarpetta’s outdoor garden café, presented by Whispering Angel, has officially opened at East 29th Street and Madison Avenue. The area has been transformed into a magical getaway, replete with bistro lights, draped ivy, orange trees, and a floral archway—and socially distant seating, of course. Every night from 4 to 6 p.m., guests can enjoy complimentary cicchetti bites with the purchase of a drink.
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Close out the summer season with the dramatic winged liner that’s now trending and a burgundy lip. Sleek, natural waves loosely framing the face complete this dreamy yet edgy look.
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extra-large inflatable ring in Formentera, $75; Unlimited Earth Care Garden Concept Store, 2249 Scuttle Hole Rd., Bridgehampton; (631) 725-7551
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indoor/outdoor yellow zinc–plated stainless-steel lounge chair by Laun, $4,350; 1stdibs.com
Summer is sadly coming to an end, but don’t let it get you truly blue, chéries. It’s time to soak up as many rays as possible. Grab your beach blanket and dream of an endless summer.
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MOMENTS
SPECIAL THANKS TO… Flowerbx, Dante, JNSQ Wines, Josh Prosecco, FIJI Water, Bimble, and Rosie’s
SUM UMM MER SHOP HOPP PING Photography by JEFF MORAN MORALES
Mary Leest, Sai de Silva, and Jessica Wang
Max Mara and THE DAILY SUMMER hosted an intimate poolside luncheon at the Southampton home of mother-daughter duo Irene Albright and Marina Albright to celebrate the Italian luxury brand’s S/S ’20 and P/F ’20 collections. Set within the Albright’s hydrangea-filled gardens, the event offered guests the chance to tour an assortment of gorgeous looks while sipping traditional Italian cocktails from Dante and a gourmet, locally sourced meal prepared by farm-to-table restaurant Rosie’s.
Irene Albright and Sai de Silva in Max Mara
Looks from Max Mara's Pre-Fall 2020 collection
EVENT: BOX OF DREAMS PHOTOGRAPHY; IMAXTREE (4)
Impromptu Max Mara photo session with Mary Leest
The Daily Summer's Hamptons editor Lizzi Bickford, Stephanie Nass, Marina Albright, Tinamarie Clark, Anna Abrams, and Natalie Obradovich
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Palm Beach hotelier Sarah Wetenhall shopping Max Mara
Pastel splendor on the Max Mara Spring 2020 runway
EVENT: BOX OF DREAMS PHOTOGRAPHY; IMAXTREE (4)
Jessica Wang building a bespoke bouquet at Flowerbx's pop-up stand
Marina Albright
Melissa Komery and Davide Gervasi
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Tess Gianiks and Milena Porter
Troy Henricks and Adriel Reboh
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Sophie Bickley and Charlotte Bickley at the Don Papa Rum truck
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To toast the East End’s chicest tastemakers, The Daily Summer hosted a (socially distanced) garden soirée at the Southampton family home of Charlotte Bickley and Sophie Bickley. The gathering brought together a distinguished guest list—including Mary Leest, Lilliana Vazquez, Grace Atwood, Igee Okafor, Garrett Swann, Timo Weiland, Sophie Sumner, Cynthia Rowley, Kit Keenan, and Fern Mallis—all resplendent in their summer finery. Guests admired a curated edit of garments from Peserico, a floral-themed display from Kérastase, and a very Instagrammable activation and welcome area by Don Papa Rum upon arrival. Chicsters enjoyed delicious bites from Rosie’s Amagansett and veggie sliders, thanks to Dr. Praeger’s, while clinking glasses of The Calling Wine’s Sonoma Coast chardonnay and Russian River Valley pinot noir, Tequila Enemigo, and CBD mocktails made with honey-infused Bimble. FIJI water kept guests hydrated, while some got their H2O in the form of CANTEEN’s premixed vodka sodas. Meanwhile, zen vibes were guaranteed, thanks to Zolt’s hemp mixie sticks and oHHo’s preroll CBD joints. Delighted attendees also headed home with not one but three VIP goodie bags, including treats from Sparti Scents, Forest Remedies, Poo-Pourri, face shields from RevMark, and a sneak peak at Kérastase’s Chronologiste line, debuting in October.
Grace Atwood and Sophie Sumner admiring Peserico
(From left) John Sledge, Priscilla Dwomoh, Stefan Chong, and Adaoma Okafor
Delanique Millwood and Grace Atwood Fern Mallis
Lizzi Bickford
Taras Romanov
Marina Albright and friends Krista Schulz Corl
Cynthia Rowley
Tom and Roma Steffanci of The Calling Wine
Freya Drohan
Patrick McGrath and Lilliana Vazquez
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Marina Albright, Charlotte Bickley, and friend
Caleb Thill and Igee Okafor
Bucky Mitchell and Garrett Swann
Thania Peck David Florentin
Winston and Rosanna Javier of Glam Dapper
Samantha Blake Cohen, Timo Weiland, and Jackie Swerz
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Sophie Sumner
Bucky Mitchell
Eddie Roche and Delanique Millwood toasting with CANTEEN
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Rosanna Javier, Freya Drohan, and Grace Atwood
(From left) Nicole Miller, Mary Leest, Thania Peck, Caroline McGowan, Sydney Curley, Sophie Bickley, and Charlotte Bickley
FIN INERY ERY ALF LFR RESCO Photography by STEFANIA CURTO
Nicole Miller and The Daily Summer raised a glass of the designer’s eponymous rosé to fête the Hamptons most stylish individuals. A small group of notable guests, including Sophie Sumner, Grace Atwood, Charlotte Bickley, Sophie Bickley, Thania Peck, Mary Leest, Rosanna and Winston Javier, Allison Hodge, and creator of the Shift Stirrer Method Tinamarie Clark, gathered in their Nicole Miller ensembles and matching printed face masks for an intimate, atmospheric lunch on the deck of Sag Harbor’s Le Bilboquet. Attendees dined on a selection of delectable dishes, including burrata, crab avocado, tuna tartare, chilled lobster, salmon, and, of course, the restaurant’s legendary Cajun chicken entrée. Tinamarie Clark even let us in on a local secret—the popular eatery sells at least 500 of this famed dish every day! And we can see why. As Sophie Sumner rightly said, she would drink the spicy sauce as a soup. (From left) Tinamarie Clark, Thania Peck, Caroline McGowan, and Sydney Curley (From left) Grace Atwood, Freya Drohan, Nicole Miller, and Allison Hodge
Sophie Bickley and Charlotte Bickley Grace Atwood and Nicole Miller
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Winston Javier, Nicole Miller, and Rosanna Javier
(From left) Sophie Sumner, Winston and Rosanna Javier, Freya Drohan, Grace Atwood, Tinamarie Clark, and Allison Hodge
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SPECIAL THANKS TO… Scribe New York for individually handdrawn menus and Social Studies for the chic place settings.
Sophie Bickley, Sophie Sumner, and Cynthia Rowley
Gabriela Langone, Lauren Richards, Ben Watts, and Oli Benz
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Photography by STEFANIA CURTO In July, Sasha and Oli Benz hosted an intimate alfresco dinner in the backyard of their charming home in Montauk. The evening was to celebrate “Rhythm Romance,” Oli’s debut track. “The song is a love story between someone’s soul and the power of the rhythm of music,” Oli said. “It’s house-pop, so it’s got just the right amount of groove and is a great soundtrack for summer.” The evening began with guests—many of them dressed for the night by Hervé Léger—sipped cocktails and wine courtesy of Whispering Angel, Tequila Enemigo, Two Chicks, The Calling Wine, and nonalcoholic beverages from Bimble and FIJI Water. Rosie’s Amagansett created a custom menu and prepared delicious local fare for a family-style meal, including a cucumber salad, Montauk striped bass, and a delectable Eton mess, full of strawberries, mint, and black pepper. Sasha also curated an unforgettable gift bag with items from her store, Wyld Blue, and other special treats.
Bridget Helene Bahl in Hervé Legér, Dr. Mike Chiodo, Sasha Benz, Esther Houston, and Lauren Richards
Tinamarie Clark in Hervé Legér and Christian Juul-Nielsen
Sophie Sumner models her Haverhill bracelet from the gift bag
Oli Benz
Gift bag goodies from Superflower, Forest Remedies, Kerastase, and by robyn blair
Jenne Lombardo
Melissa Wood-Tepperberg in Hervé Legér, Jayma Cardoso, and Sasha Benz Tripoli Patterson
DUAL CELEBRATION! Model Harvey NewtonHaydon also celebrated his birthday!
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SHOPPING PROMOTION
SPREE THREELAYER REVERSIBLE MASK WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAPS, $40
DIVA DRESS, $700
AKEMI LONG KIMONO, $940
MARINA ST BARTH
MYKONOS DRESS, $595
FLAMENCO TOP, $250; FLAMENCO SKIRT, $390
MARINA COCHER has curated an impeccable collection of summer dresses, swimwear, and accessories at her Hamptons haute spot above Pierre’s. You can pick up fun, bright pieces from the collection to close out the summer season in style. And keep them on hand for future travels when you escape the chilly winter climes!
SMALL BURLAP BAG, $390
PANAMA HAT, $140
SMALL BURLAP BAG, $390
METALLIC WEDGES, $220
All the items are available at The Pop Up Store at Pierre’s upstairs or checkout her website marina-stbarth.com Instagram: @marinastbarth
ALOE VERA ALLPURPOSE SANITIZER, $10
ORGANIC CBD BODY OIL, $30 CAPRI TOP, $160; CAPRI PANTS, $250
ONE-PIECE LOLITA SWIMSUIT, $190; MATCHING COVER-UP, $220
BIG MICKEY BURLAP BAG, $490 ALL IMAGES COURTESY
TROPICAL DRESS, $490
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DEVON WINDSOR has modeled for Victoria’s Secret and just about every major designer, and now she’s adding entrepreneur to her résumé with the launch of her namesake swimwear collection. But she’s not stopping there! The Florida-based 26-year-old has set her sights on creating a full-fledged brand, and we’re here for it. We recently caught up with Windsor to find out how she’s building this new endeavor and how far she wants to take it. By EDDIE ROCHE
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We love your line! How did it come about to not only model but also create a swimwear line? Being a model has always been one of my biggest dreams, and another of my dreams is to build my brand outside of modeling and to be more than just a model and a face. I just didn’t know what direction I wanted to go. As the years passed, I fell in love with swimwear and I thought the market was lacking swimwear that was unique and special—also something that wasn’t going to break your bank, because at the end of the day it’s a swimsuit. It was always something I wanted to do; I just needed to figure out how. How did you even begin the process of launching? My husband [Jonathan Barbara] owns a clothing line called Alexis. He’s been the guiding factor throughout this whole process. I wouldn’t have known where to start. Because he had developed his own brand he knew all about finding a factory, patterns, and design. My first step was getting him to show me what to do. How daunting was that? It was a bit intimidating. I didn’t know how much work it was going to be. I thought it was going to be easier than it was. I had no idea how much goes into starting your own business. It was intimidating but also eye-opening once I began. There are so many steps involved. How involved are you in the creative process? Do you have someone who works with you on the design side? No, it’s just me. My husband will tell me if he hates or loves something. I fully design everything myself. I can sketch, but they are very simple. I work with someone who knows me and says, “Is this what you meant by this?” The line is really, really good, but there are a million swim lines out there already. What do you think yours brings to the table that makes it unique? I try to stay away from your classic triangle bikini. I wanted to create something that was more elevated with detailed design. We tried to make it different. We wanted to create an outfit. Something you could wear the whole day. It feels like a look and not just
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Windsor’s husband, Jonathan Barbara, shot the brand’s lookbook while the couple was in quarantine earlier this year. The model did her own hair, makeup, and styling for the shoot.
a bikini. I think women nowadays are gravitating toward something more special. They want something they can put on and feel confident, so they can stand out from everyone else when they wear it. You started as swimwear line just a year ago and now you’re breaking into other categories, such as sunglasses and dresses. I started as swim and will continue to do so because that’s what I love and where my heart is. Honestly, I would love to develop the brand into as many categories as possible. I don’t want to overreach, though. I want to slowly grow and develop. We threw in some cover-ups last season and they did absolutely amazing, so we threw in a lot more this season. We’ve tied in the cover-ups. A swimsuit is great, but what do you wear over it? We also just launched sunglasses. I’m dabbling into areas that I’m curious about to see the reaction of people. My goal is to grow it into more than just resortwear. Models like Emily Ratajkowski and Candice Swanepoel also have their own independent swim lines. Do you ever chat with them to discuss business? Honestly, no [we don’t] and I don’t know why. I feel like there’s so much to learn about owning your own business. We don’t use a company that does it all for us. We literally do everything. We should talk. I have some other friends who own businesses, and
they say I should try this or that or they’ll warn me something might be difficult. There are a lot of models who have their own empires now, like Tyra Banks and Kathy Ireland. Who do you look up to? So many! One of the ones I’ve always looked up to is Heidi Klum, who is such an icon. She went full-on in television with Project Runway and also started her own line. Tyra Banks is another. There are so many women who were models who I can look up to. They dreamed big and persevered; they wanted it to happen. You have to be proactive. If you really want it, you can make it happen. What kind of interaction do you have with the customers? Feedback is important to us. Customers will tell us if something fits too big or too small. We take all of that into consideration when we do our new collections. People are amazing. They’ll write and suggest this or that. Half the time it’s me responding to DMs or e-mails. The best thing ever is seeing something you’ve created on someone. If I’m on the beach and someone is wearing something of mine, I freak out. Your husband shot the images for your latest collection. Is he also a professional photographer? He’s not! He could be. He’s always been passionate about it. I got him a good-quality camera a couple years ago and ever since then he’ll take it everywhere we go. He’s gotten really, really good. He’s been on countless photo shoots with his brand, so he has
an eye. Being with me, there’s so many Instagram photos that he has to take. He’s learned over time what looks good and what women want. That last photo shoot was a challenge because I did my own hair, makeup, and styling. My sister was helping. My husband was doing the lighting. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Will you be the face of the brand for the foreseeable future? Because it’s our first few seasons, I definitely see myself as the face. I wanted multiple girls in my latest campaign, but obviously coronavirus wiped out all of that. In the future, I’m not going to always be the face. I want to diversify. Because we’re just starting out, it makes sense. I will always be involved. Where do people find the line? We’re on devonwindsor.com. We have a huge direct-to-consumer business. We’re also in boutiques, and on Intermix and Shopbop. I want to grow our online presence. What else have you got going on? How have your past few months been? It’s been good! I can’t complain. I’m happy I’m not in New York. I think I would have gone crazy. I’m in a space where I can go outside and run. I’ve been doing a lot of cooking. Modeling is obviously a weird thing right now. I’ve done a lot of at-home shoots. I have this brand to focus on right now. It’s perfect. I can put all my energy into the brand.
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Retail
INTEL
HAUTE LOOKS
“I’m a girl on the go and love a chic sneaker to get me from here to there in comfort and style. I like to pair sneakers with flowy dresses and a fun bag to create a sporty and sexy look that can take me from day to night with ease.”
THE DAILY SUMMER’s Hamptons Editor Lizzi Bickford shopped the day away at ZADIG ET VOLTAIRE’s East Hampton store. The French brand is among her longtime favorites, and she frequents its stores in New York, Palm Beach, Paris, and the Hamptons. Here, Bickford shares her must-have picks for fall, including militaryinspired looks, silky slip skirts, gorgeous sweaters, and much more. Photography by STEFANIA CURTO
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STYLING EXPERT Bickford with Zadig et Voltaire's Nilson Cruz
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A TRIBE CALLED HOPE Creativity has always been central to Zadig et Voltaire. To further connect with its community, the brand has launched a charitable initiative themed around the idea that “Art Is Hope” and “Art Is Love.” CEO CHRIS TATE spoke to THE DAILY SUMMER about navigating the changing landscape.
“In my world, leopard is a neutral—and I wear it with anything and everything. I like to layer unexpected prints to create a unique look, like this floral mid-length dress and leopard crossbody bag. When the temperature drops, I throw a blazer or moto jacket on top to complete the look.”
By FREYA DROHAN
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“I’m loving the military look inspired by the late ’70s and ’80s. These camo pants paired with boots and a cozy graphic sweater is tough yet feminine, all at once—just like me!”
What was the impetus for this project? When things first shut down, we knew we had to find a way to help and contribute, as philanthropy has always been a part of what we do. We initially started working with frontline workers and the Red Cross, raising close to $100,000. Three months into quarantine, I felt so bombarded with negative news every day and everyone’s mental health seemed so attacked. The only time I ever had a moment of peace was when I walked through my house and saw art. I was inspired by artist Gerhard Richter’s quote, “Art is the highest form of hope.” It suddenly clicked. I thought this is what we need to be doing—something to improve the mental health status in our country. Why is art, and young artists, integral to the ethos of Zadig & Voltaire? The spirit of Zadig is the spirit of an artist. We are a free-spirited, creative, and passionate brand. We feed that spirit through the relationship we have with art, artists, and all things creative. Zadig has worked closely with Jormi for years. Jormi is family at this point. We met her when she was painting a mural at the Soho store. [Artistic director] Cecilia [Bönström] and I happened to walk in at the exact moment she was doing her installation and it just resonated. Cecilia then started working with her and incorporating her artwork. What is your own relationship with art? I enjoy undiscovered artists. I personally struggle with the gallery system—it feels old, elitist, and outdated to me. I’m working in my own time to create new ways to debut emerging talent. We’re building a creative community outside of Portland called Proposals. It’s about giving artists a platform to showcase new ways to see the world through their art. Why was it important to support Black Art in America? I grew up in L.A., and I was living here during the riots in the 1990s. I remember the impact they had on me and the way I wanted to view the world. After watching the senseless deaths of black Americans recently, I saw something in the local news showing the socioeconomic statistics for black residents in L.A., and nothing
had changed. I thought so much had changed; our generation doesn’t think of ourselves as perpetuating racism, but the impact of systemic racism became clear to me more than ever before. We shifted the lineup of the project. Someone on our team already had a relationship with Black Art in America. We’ve really enjoyed getting to know [founder] Najee Dorsey and learning about what he’s doing. We helped with funding, granting an immediate donation to hire an art educator. Now we’re contributing a percentage of proceeds to keep funding the organization, and we plan to continue this for a long time. How did Benjamin Millepied’s L.A. Dance Project find its way onto your radar? Benjamin has had a long relationship with Cecilia; they’ve done collaborations in Kyoto and Paris. I wanted to get involved, so I joined the board. It’s been a tough time for them as they can’t engage in live performances with all the restrictions, which is how they raise money. We’ve actually developed a much larger collaboration with them, involving creating unique products together, which will launch in the fall. But we didn’t want to wait until then to help, so we brought them into the project sooner. They’ve been incredible partners. We’ve raised a good amount of money through social media collaborations and the T-shirt we designed for them. What is the biggest lesson Zadig & Voltaire as a brand is taking away from 2020? Always focus on your customer, your community, and your tribe. So many businesses are experiencing rapid contraction because they don’t own the direct relationship.
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Treasure
CHEST
CAMERA, AUCTION!
Phillips has opened a Southampton outpost to bring its extraordinary curation Out East. The famed auction house will celebrate its debut with an exhibition of 70 works, anchored by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1982 painting “Portrait of A-One A.K.A. King”— expected to fetch between $10–$15 million when it goes on sale in November. And speaking of sought-after gems, jewelry by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more will be highlighted, too. SUSAN ABELES, Head of Jewelry, Americas, tells THE DAILY SUMMER what to expect from Southampton’s newest resident. By FREYA DROHAN
Why did you first decide to get into the jewelry industry? My first job was with an auction house as an assistant bookkeeper. I learned different skills while moving from bookkeeping and appraisal work to consignments and contracts, and then ultimately to jewelry. My boss was an amazing mentor and had great confidence in me, which helped too. He literally came into my office one day and said, “I trust you, please take over the jewelry department.” I learned about jewelry the old-fashioned way—
by touching, seeing, and asking questions. Plus, I grew up in a family where art was appreciated. My parents collected, and my mother was an art historian. How did you help Phillips relaunch its American jewelry department? Phillips hired a team of knowledgeable specialists— my American colleagues Eva Violante, Alexis Vourvoulis, and Anne Mock. We all have different backgrounds and bring something different to the
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table. Between our extended jewelry department internationally, we speak more than 10 languages and have more than 255 years of experience. Boy, do we sound old! As specialists, you must have a broad sense of knowledge of jewelry—gemstones, estate property, manufacture, diamonds, history, time periods, provenance, designers, and design. What’s unique about Phillips as a purveyor of luxury jewelry? Our initial launch in the U.S. was with a private selling exhibition of Lauren Adriana’s work. She’s an amazing and talented contemporary designer. Phillips is unique in that we strongly feel that we have a responsibility to provide our community with emerging designers and artists. It’s not always about selling a work of art, but rather about engaging in a conversation. For example, some of the works of art from Lauren Adriana were sketches and others were jewels that had been sold, so one could understand and see the progression of design. Additionally, we offered our clients the opportunity to join in a conversation with Lauren. Discourse is important and part of the learning process. What does your day-to-day role as Head of Jewelry look like at this time? We are international. My day starts off speaking with my colleagues in London, Geneva, and Hong Kong. Then, there are inquiries to answer. Usually the next stop is to work on a listing. Phillips’ jewelry department provides complimentary listings of jewelry for clients. I might meet a client in their
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bank, at their home, or in the office. It’s our job to advise clients; in order to do so, we need to know about their collection, understand the market, and be able to relay this information. Later, I might have a call with our marketing team to work on ads and review our latest sales results. Usually, we have a U.S. team meeting biweekly; communication is important. We check in and share what we’re seeing, discuss the market swings, and plan our sales strategy. Lastly, my day ends most often with a call from my boss in Hong Kong. What makes your job exciting? We’re a people-facing department. Meeting people, hearing their stories, and examining the property is always different. Nothing is ever the same, except for the auction cycle and what’s involved in putting a sale together. We have the opportunity to learn about new designers and read about new industry finds, too. For example, I read in a trade publication about the new largest colored diamond rough that was discovered in Russia—235 carats! This information is exciting—how will it be cut and polished, what color grade will it be, and will there be more large rough from the same source. Tell us about the amazing new Southampton location. We’re so excited to open our Southampton outpost, located in the building that was formerly the Town Hall. At Phillips, we’re such a community-facing auction house, and we crave conversation and engagement. This location will provide the perfect opportunity to meet new people, as well as touch base with some of our existing collectors who have recently moved. Are there any exciting auctions coming up that people should have on their radar? We have a lot of great sales slated for fall, starting with our online-only jewels sale in September and October. Then we’ll have the Hong Kong live auction in November and the New York sale in December. Pieces from each of these are scheduled to be on view in Southampton, so collectors can come look at them in person. And in between the auction previews, we expect to have works by different designers available for private sale as well. What’s one particularly memorable piece of jewelry that took your breath away and why? That’s a good question! One of my absolute favorites would have to be Doris Duke’s diamond and natural pearl Cartier bandeau, which is in Cartier’s permanent collection. I first saw it while I was working at another auction house, then sold it years later in my career to its current owner. I loved having the opportunity to play a role in the history of such a beautiful object. You frequently promote new voices in the market. Why is this important to you? At Phillips, we really think of it as our responsibility to introduce our community of collectors to some of these young and emerging artists. This actually holds true across all our categories—in jewels and fine art alike. We acknowledge that not everyone can afford all the higher-priced works that come up at auction, but they can still cultivate a love and appreciation for these incredible objects. Who or what are your “ones to watch”? Right now, I would say that Fabio Salini, Otto Jakob, and Wilfredo Rosado are my top three to watch.
What type of jewelry do you always gravitate toward? I have fairly broad taste in jewelry and tend to be drawn toward things that span a wide spectrum of value, medium, age, and provenance. The one thing that unifies them, however, is quality and design. What jewelry pieces do you believe will never go out of style? I think it’s less about the type of jewels here, but rather the quality. High-quality pieces are tried-andtrue and will always have a place in the market and in fashion. How did you find yourself working with screen legends like Lauren Bacall and Rock Hudson? It was such a privilege to work with property from these great collections and the wonderful thing about working with well-known collectors is learning all the fascinating stories behind the jewels.
Speaking of icons, whose style—and jewels!—do you admire? Elizabeth Taylor will always be the ultimate arbiter of jewelry collecting. If you won the lottery tomorrow, what piece of jewelry would you track down? I don’t think I would spend my winnings on only a few high-value pieces. Rather, I would go on a collecting spree trying to track down and acquire jewelry that speaks to me, from emerging artists to vintage pieces—anything that strikes my fancy! Lastly, what are your fail-safe tips for people who are looking to invest in a piece of jewelry? You must love what you buy. Never purchase something for the sole purpose of investment. Always gravitate toward works of high quality and design. Unique, signed pieces are always in demand.
“WE REALLY THINK OF IT AS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO INTRODUCE OUR COMMUNITY OF COLLECTORS TO SOME OF THESE YOUNG AND EMERGING ARTISTS. THIS ACTUALLY HOLDS TRUE ACROSS ALL OUR CATEGORIES— IN JEWELS AND FINE ART ALIKE.” HOME BASE
The auction house’s new Southampton location, which is in the former Town Hall.
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Best of
THE BEST
MADE IN ITALY
Missing that annual holiday to Italy this year? Perhaps a stroll into East Hampton boutique Peserico might help quench your thirst. The chic Italian brand has been dressing women for more than 50 years and still stays true to its roots. Director of Sales and East End Marketing DEBORAH PIRRO tells THE DAILY SUMMER about its local home and what Peserico has in store this fall.
Tell us a little bit about the incredible history of the brand! The brand was founded in 1962, by Maria Peserico, in the province of Vicenza, where she specialized in trousers. By 1980, the company moved to a complete prêt-à-porter collection after receiving the Apollo d’Oro award for excellence. Ready-to-wear by Peserico become a sophisticated look comprised of neutral colors and classic Italian styling that continues today. The first Peserico boutique opened
in Turin, and other boutiques followed across Italy. Who runs the company today? Riccardo Peruffo, Maria’s son, leads this closely held company as CEO and creative director, along with his wife, Paola Gonella. Under Peruffo’s watchful eye, the creative team remains dedicated to design, style, pattern making, and fabric, as the brand reaches global status. His philosophy continues to be aligned with his mother’s, staying true to their Italian roots,
artistry, and history. This is the essence of the brand. Attention to detail is paramount for Peruffo and our team, and every team member is considered family. He says that running the business requires company know-how from every employee across the globe. Factories remain in the northern provinces of Italy, as the brand continues to grow across Europe. Presently there are boutiques in China, Germany, Cyprus, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Korea, and the Ukraine.
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How has the brand evolved? Maria Peserico went from designing and manufacturing pants to designing and manufacturing full collections, and S/S 2021 will feature the launch of our men’s collection. Peserico has evolved into a globally recognized brand known for exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail, and Italian styling. We have increased production and employment, and we continue to produce all product in Italy, allowing economic growth in the provinces of Northern Italy. The brand combines the neutral simple lines inspired by Roman antiquity with modern silhouettes that are functional and wearable for the fast-paced millennium lifestyle. Who is the Peserico woman? She is a chic and confident woman. She may be a college student, a mom, a board member, a CEO, a grandmother, an artist, or a traveler. She has an appreciation for both the timeless and trendy. The Peserico woman understands the quality of Italianmade ready-to-wear, and she oftentimes has an effortless approach to dressing. Peserico has had some creative inspirations over the years. What are some of these inspirations? Inspiration for S/S 2020 came from the Neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova; F/W 2020’s inspiration is Romeo and Juliet. The original love story was written by Luigi Da Porto, an Italian soldier, and
was then turned into a masterpiece by Shakespeare. Legend has it that it took place in Vicenza, on two neighboring hills fighting over the domain of a province. Reminiscent of this era, brocades and luxurious gold fabrics accent harmonious fluid silhouettes. Tailored coats in cashmere/alpaca and virgin wool exude the regal style of the era and the timeless look of the Neoclassical period. Tell us about the East Hampton store. Our East Hampton boutique is located at 48 Newtown Lane in a light-filled and organic space. We continually and carefully curate our collections to reflect the most unique representation of the brand. This location was Peserico’s first U.S. location. The collections have been warmly received, and clients enjoy the intimate boutique experience offered in East Hampton. The essence of Peserico is well captured in this small space, where each group and collection is presented in an easily definable way, true to Italian styling, yet unique to the Hamptons client. What do your East Hampton customers want from Peserico? The East Hampton customer wants and receives superior customer service, styling, and enjoys the sense of community that emanates from Peserico’s philosophy of family. She appreciates the anonymity of shopping in a small quiet space, offering an organic presentation of the Italian
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Peserico’s East Hampton location is open seven days a week. The boutique also offers private appointments, delivery, and in-home shopping.
collection. She seeks the best and most unique the brand has to offer. Our store is simple and elegant, and our warm and individual approach to each client has led to incredible loyalty and sales growth at this location. Peserico is an Italian-based brand. How did the lockdown affect the company? During the pandemic, our Italian team continued to work from home, meeting remotely to ensure minimal disruption in design and manufacturing. Presently, all the Italian stores are open and all employees are back to work. Italy has overcome much difficulty, but the determination and “in this together” philosophy of the workers there have been an incredible inspiration for our U.S. boutique family. The Italian team has shown incredible support for the U.S. team, and we’re so grateful for their continued support and encouragement. Are shoppers buying differently this summer? Definitely. When they first enter they remark that they have nowhere to wear the collection! But as we speak about their families and summer activities, they discover that these designs are timeless and easy to wear. They become excited about the feel of the fabric, the tone, and how the garment makes them feel. They leave our East Hampton boutique excited that they have freshened up their wardrobe. A walk on the beach in a new Peserico linen dress is an emotional lift that is well appreciated during these crazy times. Clients may be purchasing fewer items, however, they are buying a lifestyle that suggests ease, function, and comfort. Some have referenced that visiting our shop has been a mini escape to Italy, a place so many hold dear to their heart. What are some of your favorite looks from the current collection? So many faves! F/W 2020 is full of color and texture; there is a richness and warmth. The outerwear is amazing, and the knits blow away anything we’ve ever done. From our fur slippers and long flowing skirts coupled with funnel-necked pale apricot cashmeres to our camel charcoal plaid double-breasted coat, we see a feminine softness paired with the androgyny of these tailored coats/ jackets. The off-white and teddy bear brown shearlings are so loved! Who would be your dream celebrity wearing Peserico? Great question! Any celeb really, but if I must pick, Amal and George Clooney. After all, our men’s collection is coming soon. Both Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton would wear Peserico beautifully as their sophisticated androgynous looks would suit each perfectly. Italian brands are mainstays for both. You finally have a men’s line coming next year. What will it look like? The collection is classic yet modern, a very clean look. It will feature fabulous color and texture for both the professional and casual male. Our female clients and their spouses and boyfriends have asked for years for a men’s collection, and this collection will not disappoint. It truly is outstanding! How will the brand be moving forward in the future? Peserico will continue to open additional U.S. boutiques in select markets. We currently have boutiques in Greenwich, Riverside, Palo Alto, Charleston, Naples, and Palm Beach. We have plans to enter the digital sales market as well.
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Haute
ARCHIVE
DYNAMIC DUO
Founded in 1990 by IRENE ALBRIGHT, a stylist turned fashion industry mogul, Albright Fashion Library serves as the top destination for international editors, stylists, and celebrities in search of coveted items from the most sought-after designers. For the past decade, Irene has worked alongside her fashion-forward and business-savvy daughter MARINA ALBRIGHT, and together this motherdaughter team continues to grow their business in new and exciting ways while tackling the ever-present challenges of the COVID-19 era.
TREASURE TROVE
With more than 35,000 items within its awardwinning collection, AFL is the largest privately owned fashion collection in the world.
Tell us what inspired you to start Albright Fashion Library. IRENE ALBRIGHT: Albright Fashion Library (AFL) was the result of filling a void within the market and seizing an opportunity that I identified while working as a stylist. I was constantly buying clothes for a specific photo shoot or client. Even then [in 1990], I saw the waste that was happening within the industry—something that’s a hot topic now, 30 years later. The clothes, after they were used for a shoot, were tossed into a closet, never to be seen again. I saw an opportunity to reuse some of these key pieces, so I purchased them after the shoot from my clients. Soon thereafter, I found myself with a vast collection of important and iconic pieces that I was able to lend out directly to stylist and editors. So instead of stylists going to department stores to purchase clothing for their shoots, they started to come to me. They would pay a fraction of the retail cost to borrow it versus buying it. I quickly became a trusted resource within the industry for all their fashion needs and built the foundation of this business on the personal relationships I developed with leading photographers, stylists, and editors.
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What are some of your favorite memories from your styling days? IRENE: In the early ’90s we were shooting a campaign for Jeanne Lanvin’s first collection in Cairo when the photographer realized the collection was Russian-inspired and made a costly decision to move the shoot. Victoria’s Secret back in the ’80s was so fun, that was when they had the top girls shooting— Naomi, Linda, and Claudia. I enjoyed it so much that I made my husband [who was a curator at the Brooklyn Museum] come to work with me. How do you decide on which pieces to purchase? MARINA ALBRIGHT: When we buy for AFL we really are looking for the special pieces, the gown that isn’t available everywhere, or the dress that is probably not getting produced. We’re known for offering an exclusive selection that is otherwise unavailable. Balenciaga, Dior, and Saint Laurent are some of my favorite all-time designers. Their pieces always have longevity and relevance in our collection. IRENE: And Jacquemus is leading the way with innovative artistic pieces that speak to the artist in me. What do you think makes AFL so unique? IRENE: We pride ourselves on having a group of editors who have their own individual eye and knowledge of the collection to help editors and our clients make a refined selection. You grew your business from industry-only to consumerfacing. With a growing business model, how do you keep yourself differentiated from other companies that offer “looks for rent”? MARINA: It’s important to our brand to maintain its ethos of super luxury and high-end fashion— our growth plan is not to open up to the masses, but to maintain our position as leaders within the industry, offering items you can’t find anywhere else. We’re targeting a specific client who is looking to get dressed for, let’s say, the Met Gala, an award show, or a big red carpet moment. Even during this challenging time, we’re making sure not to overexpose ourselves. We have, instead, taken this time to invest our time and energy in maintaining and growing our relationships with important clients and fashion brands, ensuring both that we’re here for them in the short- and long-term. How do you archive everything? MARINA: We have a 7,000-square-foot showroom in Noho and another 6,000 square feet in Trousdale, L.A. Everything is categorized by designer and then color and garment style, much like a classic library, except we have our own Dewey Decimal System. The larger the collection grew we realized that each designer needed their own space to be exhibited. On that note, how has your business shifted during the COVID-19 era? MARINA: One thing currently on my mind is Paris Fashion Week. Typically, I would spend mid-August planning our monthlong buying trip to Paris. I love the energy of being in Paris during Fashion Week and will definitely miss it this fall. Instead of traveling, we will take appointments via Zoom and Skype. I guess the upside of doing this from the comfort of our home is not having to deal with jet lag. Much of our own business is shifting from showroom to online appointments, and we’re now offering our clients
WALKING ART
AFL offers its clients access to some of the most important and iconic pieces in fashion.
access to our curated collections through our website. What are your clients pulling looks for during these days of social distancing and lack of events? IRENE: Our clients are still pulling product for beauty and lifestyle campaigns, small events, and intimate gatherings. We have even had a few VIPs request couture pieces for at-home date nights, just to mix it up and to feel and look great. Your specialty has been red carpet. What can we expect to see this year from our favorite celebs and the designers they wear? IRENE: This year, the Emmys, for example, are virtual. We’re being told that celebs will broadcast from their homes or in a unique setting. It’s fun to work with our clients and develop a unique concept on how they will be dressed to either present or receive an award. The sky’s the limit with creativity! While some celebs may opt for luxe loungewear, others will go all-out with more traditional red carpet looks. In either case, we’re here to support and facilitate their vision. What have been some memorable red carpet looks from AFL? IRENE: I have been buying classic pieces since 1990, and I’m most excited when I see these vintage pieces walk the red carpet with a modern update. We especially love seeing our exclusive Tom Ford Gucci collection realized once again. We often work with cosmetic companies for the spokespeople attending Cannes; it’s glamorous in a way that feels different than your typical red carpet. Have you ever considered doing an exhibition? MARINA: In 2014, we lent a selection to FIT’s museum; my mom and I strongly believe in helping students by allowing them to peruse our archives for inspiration. We’ve also contributed to the Met’s fashion exhibitions while we still have one of the largest vintage collections of Alexander McQueen, and for its recent “Camp: Notes on Fashion” exhibition, our vintage Moschino lit up the red carpet. We’d love to work more closely in the future with museums as we both agree that fashion is also an art—and AFL has the largest privately owned collection.
STAR GAZING
From red carpet looks to editorial shoots, AFL is a must for stylists.
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CHIC
TAKE A BOW
BUSIER THAN EVER
Designer NICOLE MILLER hasn’t been sitting around watching Netflix this year. The fashion icon has been busy working on an all-new expansion of her brand and producing her delicious rosé. She also has a rock-and-royalty-inspired collection out in stores now. We recently called Miller at her Sag Harbor abode to find out how she’s juggling it all and still finding a little time to wind down. By EDDIE ROCHE
Is now a good time to talk? It’s great! I’m on the porch doing a crossword puzzle. We heard you do them. Are you good at them? I’m not good on Friday. A Thursday I can handle. I do more of those Japanese number games. How are things going out there? It’s been pretty crazy! We didn’t realize this was going to go on for so long. We thought it would be over after a month and it would be back to normal, and then two months it would go back to normal, and three months it would go back to normal.… And it’s still not back to normal! You don’t seem like the type of person who likes sitting around in quarantine. I went to the office nearly every week. I didn’t go five times a week, but I went three or four days a week sometimes. We were making masks, which I was making myself, and then I got the sewers to come in. Someone would drive them in. They’d pick up the cutwork on Monday and bring it back on Thursday. Eventually, we started making the masks in the factory. Did you make the masks from leftover material? The first ones we did, and then I had a lot of cotton, so I made some in silk. I wasn’t sure at first if silk was a viable fabric, but I subsequently found out that it is for masks. A lot of people like it because it’s a lighter weight and you can put the filter in if you want. Did you enjoy the process? It gave us something to do, and it was something to sell. It brought a lot of new people to our website. We imported a lot of the surgical masks from China, which we ended up donating to hospitals. We would donate a percentage of the ones we made as well. You have a casual collection coming out this fall. Was it inspired by people working from home? We were starting it anyway, so it was good timing on our part. It’s an activewear collection. I feel like style-wise everybody has gotten more casual anyway. Everyone is into yoga and wellness and all these things, and then coincidentally timed with people not being able to go to parties. It was good that we had gotten this together well in advance and got it going. It’s also opened up a lot of new stores for us, too! This isn’t going to go away because people are into fitness. We were known
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A look from Nicole Miller’s upcoming casual collection (left); Miller at the finale of her Fall runway show.
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for party dresses more than anything, though I’ve done a lot of other things in my career. Everything is timing. But it could have been started a lot sooner, to be honest! What’s in the collection? It’s leggings. It’s a lot of our prints. It incorporates the evil eye, which has become a signature thing for me and has become so successful. There are sweatshirts; there are some elements that we did from our Fall Rock ’n’ Royalty collection. We used inspirations from the collection for all these things. Tell us about the Rock ’n’ Royalty line. I was inspired because the royals kept being in the press for a lot of reasons. I was thinking of rebellious royals. Between Meghan and Harry and Prince Andrew, it reminded me of royals behaving badly and England and rock ’n’ roll. There are a lot of regal-looking prints. We styled it more rock ’n’ roll with leather and T-shirts. There’s a Maid Marian dress, and we put a leather jacket over it. Was production on time for the collection? The Chinese factories came back on board pretty quickly, but we certainly had to cut back on quantities of things because a lot of stores have cut back. We produced the whole Fall collection, though. Let’s talk about your delicious rosé. It’s made in Bordeaux. It’s organic. It’s also vegan, which a lot of people don’t realize that wine is not vegan. The wine is created at Château Auguste. It’s a blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet
franc grapes. It’s in the Hamptons at Le Bilboquet, Dopo la Spiaggia, and Cavaniola’s cheese shop. How did the idea of doing a wine even come to you? I’m half French, and I have all these French friends! I was having a conversation with one of my French friends who said, “Nicole, we will make you a rosé.” Of course, he said it in French. I like the fact that it’s from Bordeaux and not from Provence. It makes the wine stand apart. Has this been one of the more fun projects? For sure! It reminds me back when ties were big, and we were always doing ties for these liquor companies. We did things for Veuve Clicquot, Stoli Vodka, Seagram’s, just about every brand! It was such a fun moment in time, and I kind of missed that. The rosé was fun because it felt like being back in the liquor business again. Because of COVID-19, a lot of people who I used to do ties for want masks with the old tie prints. It’s come full circle. I’m working on something for Wine Enthusiast. What are your plans for New York Fashion Week this year? I think everyone was freaked out and intimidated, then we see these videos from Europe that everyone is complaining about. Most people are going to treat the season like it’s a Resort season or Pre-Fall. I think most people are not going to do presentations, and some people are going to do video, but I think people will shoot their looks on models in a space and submit the pictures and do interviews. I think everyone will look at it like they missed the fashion show, but they’ll see pictures the next day.
FALL PREVIEW
Two designs from Miller’s casual collection (left) and one from her Rock ’n’ Royalty collection.
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“IT’S AN ACTIVEWEAR COLLECTION. I FEEL LIKE STYLE-WISE EVERYONE HAS GOTTEN A LOT MORE CASUAL ANYWAY.”
The digital presentations were a bit of a bust. They’re always moody! I hate moody videos. I’ve seen a couple that look fun, but the esoteric stuff is not what anybody needs right now. Have you been spending a lot of time out in the Hamptons? Weekends! People say, “Want to have lunch today?” And I’m in the office. I’m here Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Last year, we would come out on Friday, but now we’re coming out on Thursday and everyone can work from home on Friday. Any new local discoveries this season? I love Flywheel in East Hampton. It’s in the parking lot of the Clubhouse, where there’s the miniature golf course. The bikes are in the parking lot and you’re looking at the miniature golf course, which is pretty. It’s great! I love it. I’ve gone when it’s drizzling out, which was kind of hilarious. Have you been eating out? Yes! Le Bilboquet, Dopo la Spiaggia, and Duryea’s Lobster Deck. Tomorrow I’m going to try the new Duryea’s in Orient Point. When it feels safe to travel again, where do you want to go first? St. Barth’s! We’re going to go to Aspen for Christmas. My husband said if we go to Aspen that we’re eating in the condo or wherever we stay. He said we’re not going to restaurants, but I said, “Ewww, that doesn’t sound like much fun!” We only eat at restaurants. Aspen has been in great shape. We’ll see how it goes at the end of the year.
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DESTINATION
THE NEW LOOK
With its signature pink exterior, the Colony Hotel is easy to spot in Palm Beach. And for the past three years, owners SARAH and ANDREW WETENHALL have ensured that the historic site has lived up to its storied reputation—while also bringing it into the 21st century with style. THE DAILY SUMMER caught up with Sarah to find out how she and her husband modernized the iconic property, and why it’s such a special place for their brood. Bonus: As a longtime summertime resident of East Hampton, Sarah shares some of her favorite places to sip, shop, and hang in the Hamptons.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(From left) Sarah Wetenhall and daughter Maggie help with demo; the Wetenhalls and Mimi McMakin of Kemble Interiors prep for renovation.
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What’s your connection to Palm Beach and to the Colony? The Colony has been a part of the Wetenhall family for more than five decades! My father-in-law, Bob Wetenhall, purchased the hotel with his business partner in 1969, so my husband, Andrew, and his brother grew up going to the Colony regularly. His father kept an apartment in the hotel’s penthouse, even after majority ownership of the property passed to his business partner’s relatives. Andrew and I have been coming as a couple for more than 20 years now. Palm Beach and the Colony is all that our three children have ever known for Christmas, Easter, and spring break. How did you and Andrew take the helm? When Andrew and I had the opportunity to bring ownership of the Colony back into the Wetenhall family, we couldn’t pass it up! We share a mutual love of travel; we find joy in seeing the world together and discovering different hospitality situations, while at the same time always coming back to visit the touch point of the Colony under its previous ownership. We knew in our gut, after being guests for so long, that the hotel was not reaching its potential and that we could help guide it into the future while preserving its legacy. You have a background in fashion PR. Was there a learning curve to joining the hospitality business? Many of the design, visual, and branding elements actually come naturally to me. We’re in this business at the suggestion and encouragement of Andrew’s father. Bob has told us stories for years about how the time he spent owning and running the Colony were some of the most fulfilling and most enjoyable years of his life. As the summer winds down in the Hamptons, we can’t wait for Palm Beach’s “season” to begin! What’s new there? We have a lot going on at the Colony, as always, and the team is hard at work preparing for an amazing 2020/2021 winter season! The hotel will open fully on October 29th, after spending the summer undergoing an update of her lobby and many of the villas.To those who know and love the Colony of old, never fear, her original charm will remain forever; she was designated a Historic Landmark by the Town of Palm Beach in 2020, so all updates are really more restorations and refreshes than renovations. Our iconic lobby, now affectionately referred to as “the living room” is undergoing a complete restoration, and will be completed in November 2020. The new design, by Kemble Interiors and executed by Shapiro Pertnoy Companies, will reflect the Colony’s ethos of personalized hospitality and feature many intimate vignettes of soft seating, cocktail tables, and conversational furniture. As the lobby’s focal point, Kemble Interiors designed a 10-foot-tall floor-to-ceiling pagoda that will rise above the living room’s existing fireplace. Inspired by traditional garden follies common to large 18th-century estates, the pagoda will actually project from the wall as though it were outdoors. And what’s this we hear about the return of Swifty’s? I’m excited to announce that Swifty’s is set to return to the Colony Hotel this fall! After a successful first season in Palm Beach, Swifty’s is coming back—this time with outdoor dining and expanded service. Swifty’s POOL will also launch on October 29th, serving lunch, dinner, and cocktails around the Colony’s swimming pool, as well as alfresco seating under the hotel’s outdoor hanging garden. A more casual concept but still offering the Swifty’s favorites that we all know and love, look out for live music and impromptu activations to keep the Swifty’s POOL patrons on their toes (think rum tastings, book readings, acoustic guitarists, and other safe and
socially distant endeavors!). The traditional Swifty’s dining room, inside the hotel, will reopen for dinner in mid-December. You have more exciting design news to share; tell us about your partnership with the iconic hand-painted wallpaper creator de Gournay. The Colony partnered with famous de Gournay to create custom wallpaper to adorn all four walls of the living room. The paper is an entirely new pattern exclusive to the Colony Hotel, and features flora and fauna indigenous to Florida. Alligators creep from shallow pools, and panthers stalk wearing diamond necklaces. The pattern is a departure from past de Gournay projects in that it reflects whimsy and humor, elements essential to the Colony Hotel. We worked closely with de Gournay to embody both the storied tradition of its artisans and the spirit of Palm Beach in the final pattern, which was inspired by an original mid-century mural that adorned the Colony lobby years ago. The Colony’s interiors aren’t the only update to the hotel. What can visitors expect in the way of a more effortless check-in process, and how are you adjusting to the current times? Check-in will go wireless for a more personalized and seamless arrival experience, also eliminating touch points of shared check-in desks and allowing for social distancing. Check-in will come to you, rather than you having to congregate on arrival. The Colony is lucky to have ample outdoor areas for dining, and we will be switching out poolside chaise lounges for low cocktail seating every evening to allow for more open-air socializing of separate small groups. A seamless, more personalized arrival experience? Sounds fab. What’s your overall customer-service philosophy? With just 89 rooms and suites, no other Palm Beach hotel has the infrastructure or ability to deliver the intimate, personalized experience offered at the Colony. Not only do we know our guests’ names and preferences, but we’re able to anticipate their needs with laser focus. We offer unique amenities that embrace our unparalleled location; the Colony is both passionate and playful, with one foot in the sand and one foot on Worth Avenue. Paddle boards, bespoke cruiser bikes, beach picnics, and our custom beach buggy take guests to the sand or to peruse the shops. What are your favorite spots to visit in Palm Beach? I love a bike ride or jog along the Lake Trail. My kids live for the gelato at Piccolo Gelato, and the beach toys and gear from P.B. Boys Club. When I want some retail therapy, I enjoy wandering the vias off Worth Avenue— they’re always full of sweet little stores. And you can’t go wrong when shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue at Esplanade Palm Beach. They always have what I need, and often quite a bit of what I don’t need!
ABOVE IT ALL
View from the rooftop patio of Villa Poinciana at the Colony Palm Beach.
SARAH’S HAMPTONS HAUTE SPOTS 1. THE CROW’S NEST
“A great place for family dinners, and the kids love to roll down the hill and explore the beach by the pond.” 2. LE BILBOQUET
“For dinners with my husband, Andrew, and our friends, outside overlooking the harbor.” 3. SAG PIZZA
“We love this relatively recent addition to Sag Harbor, and enjoy sitting outside in the tented area.” 4. ROUND SWAMP FARM
“They’re delivering this season, so we’ve stayed stocked with guacamole, picnic chicken, and cauliflower salad all summer.” 5. WÖLFFER BEACH SHACK
“Joey Wölffer, another female family business leader whom I adore, has an outdoor pop-up boutique at her family’s Wölffer wine stand in Sagaponack. I love her well-defined and unique assortment.” 6. SLT
“It’s outside at Hampton Racquet this summer, which is a nice change.” 7. KNOCKOUT BEAUTY
“This Bridgehampton beauty-supply store makes great hand serums that will save oversanitized hands.” 8. JECT
“I’ve been getting AquaGold facials at this Bridgehampton spa to combat mask breakouts and remedy sun exposure.”
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Tell us how Flowerbx came to life. After working for Tom Ford for 19 years and feeling frustrated with the cost and inconsistency of the flowers I was buying and sending, I wanted to create a global branded floral offering. Also, as a working mom, I was buying everything online, from my clothes and beauty products to my groceries and organic produce. Fresh flowers were the one thing I couldn’t buy, in a simple, chic, and consistent way, online. What’s the difference between Flowerbx and a florist? What differentiates us from other florists is that we’re buying and selling flowers in a completely new way. We have eschewed traditional bouquets stuffed with filler for single varietal bunches of one type of flower. Our unique negative working-capital business model means we only cut flowers that you have purchased already and deliver them to you the day that they arrive to us. This eliminates any waste, making us a more sustainable option than a traditional florist, and crucially allows us to offer flowers that are days fresher at a fraction of the price of other florists. How did you get it off the ground? I was so lucky that, after working for Tom Ford for so long, I had a great little black book of a lot of the world’s most fabulous people, and I felt so lucky and grateful that they all got behind me and supported me in this new venture immediately. Whoever says that fashion people are fickle is completely wrong. You have an unusual background for someone now in the floral business. Tell us about your career before Flowerbx. I started my career, straight out of school, as Tom Ford’s PA at Gucci in Paris in 1998. That led to a
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How did WHITNEY BROMBERG HAWKINGS go from a top role working for one of the most beloved American designers to become the go-to florist for the fashion world? The founder of Flowerbx tells THE DAILY SUMMER how a long-running position at Tom Ford inspired her to take a leap and create an inventive and chic new way to order flowers online. By EDDIE ROCHE
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Fans of Flowerbx’s blooms, candles, and fragances include Victoria and David Beckham, Natalie Massenet, and Graham Norton.
two-decade-long career by his side, where I had the ride of a lifetime! I left Gucci with him in 2005 and headed up communications for his eponymous brand, when I left to start Flowerbx. You were with Tom for 19 years. What did you learn about business from him? I couldn’t have learned from a better teacher how to build a successful, recognizable, and powerful brand, but that was just one of the many lessons I learned during my time working for Tom. He taught me the importance of hard work and perseverance but also about the art of creating desire, and I have applied all these learnings to Flowerbx. You’re now known as the go-to florist for the fashion set in Europe. What does that praise from the industry mean to you, and what companies are you working with? I feel fortunate to work with such amazing brands across Europe and am proud to be able to offer them a consistent product and service across multiple territories. From Dior to Tiffany, with De Beers Jewelers, Jimmy Choo, and many others in between, we couldn’t ask for more inspiring collaborations and are excited to continue to celebrate these relationships as we expand across the U.S. Why do you think flowers and fashion go hand in hand? Fashion has always celebrated flowers, as one of the most naturally perfect things in the world. Of course, Christian Dior said, “After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world,” and the relationship between fashion and flowers has always been an intimate one. From designers to photographers like Irving Penn, who shot flowers in the most exquisite way, fashion has always had a love affair with flowers, and I’m so lucky to straddle
two of the most beautiful industries. When did you expand into the East Coast in the U.S.? Flowerbx was always going to be a global solution for flowers, and the beauty of the concept was that it was a product that brands and individuals could trust as their international go-to for flowers. Launching in New York City last year was an obvious evolution for the brand that catered to our international clients, and COVID-19 accelerated our launch across the East Coast as we found a lot of our Manhattan clients left the city but still wanted to order flowers and stay connected with loved ones through flowers. You started delivering to the Hamptons this past spring. How has business been going? We’re so happy that Flowerbx has resonated so well with each territory that we launch, and the Hamptons have been no exception. We had a record launch across the East Coast in May, with the combination of COVID-19 and Mother’s Day, and have been happy to be able to continue to provide beauty during such challenging times. You’re making a big step soon with expansion into the West Coast. We’re excited to launch our West Coast hub in September to serve customers across California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Montana, doubling our U.S. distribution in one step. Aside from the U.K. and U.S., Flowerbx is also available in France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, and 17 other countries. What’s next after your West Coast expansion? We hope to launch across the entire U.S. by the first quarter of 2021 and later to the Middle East and Asia to solidify our foothold as the first-ever
global flower brand. Your line of fragrances is very chic. It seemed like the obvious evolution of our singlenote ethos to launch a limited range of candles and room sprays in three of my favorite floral scents— tuberose, muguet (lily of the valley), and peony. We’re excited to launch a eucalyptus scent candle and room spray in the fall. What are you most excited about for the future of the business? I’m most excited about Flowerbx being known as the chic, simple, and sophisticated way to buy flowers globally. While most international floral marketplaces are consistently disappointing, I want to create a consistently beautiful, fresh, and branded way to buy the best-quality flowers anywhere in the world. Finally, what are your favorite autumn flowers? I think that autumn flowers are highly underrated! Dahlia are, by far, my favorite early fall flower, and then I love it when all the autumnal shades of hydrangea come back into season later in the fall and make way for ranunculus, arguably one of nature’s most beautiful creations.
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TIME TASTE TREATS
(From left) Dante’s Aperol spritz cocktail kit for a DIY at-home or atthe-beach experience; the ultra chic new Dante West Village.
SUMMER REFRESH
How have you brought Dante to the Hamptons this summer? This summer, we’ve been doing biweekly deliveries of our bottled cocktails to the Hamptons, plus we just wrapped up a monthlong collaboration with Moby’s in East Hampton. What was the inspiration behind the aperitiki summer cocktails? The aperitiki cocktails blend together aperitif and tiki—two of our favorite styles of summer drinking. The summer 2020 cocktail specifically was inspired by one of the greatest dining experiences I have ever had. I was eating Isan cuisine on the streets of Bangkok, in searing heat, accompanied by a glass of Thai drinking vinegar. The balance of acidity and flavor was remarkable and so incredibly refreshing. When developing the summer cocktail for the outdoor dining season of 2020, I wanted to tie in those wonderful flavors of pineapple drinking vinegar made by Andy Ricker, with artisan smoky mescal, the fragrance of Lillet Rose, and the natural acidity of fresh passion fruit. The drink is dry, refreshing, and completely tantalizing. What can you tell us about your newest location, Dante West Village? The goal at Caffé Dante was always to pay homage to its roots as a historically Italian neighborhood café, while offering consistency in quality and innovation to those who walk through the door.
At Dante West Village, we honor the same values of those on MacDougal Street, yet our focus is on the wood fire grill and the charcoal oven, serving simple, beautiful seafood and celebrating coastal European influences. Instead of taking a deep dive into the Negroni cocktail and its myriad variations, we are instead exploring the possibilities of where to take both the spritz and the martini— two drinks that we’re extremely passionate about, and they perfectly complement the cuisine. What’s in store for Dante in the upcoming months? We’re beginning to offer more ways to bring Dante into people’s homes, including the launch of our own coffee blend, signature Dante candles, curated playlists, birthday party cocktail packs, and more. We have some exciting collaborations, like one with a major sporting event, in the works!
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Caffé Dante has been a mainstay in New York City for years and has been touted No. 1 World’s Best Bar. THE DAILY SUMMER checked in with owner LINDEN PRIDE to get the scoop on the new cocktails they released this season, their Hamptons activities, and the newly opened Dante West Village location.
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MILITARY TIME
Bravo Sierra is distributed through 144 locations on U.S. military bases worldwide, at Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps exchanges.
A simple, dreamy moment in time. I was living full-time in East Hampton in a bubble of happiness. After nearly a decade of high-intensity living, I had developed and built [coconut water brand] Harmless Harvest, and I was sitting still and letting my brain travel. Benjamin [Bernet] and his family would visit and our minds kept coming back to consumer culture, the American experiment, the future of beauty, and CPG [consumer packaged goods] in general.
AT YOUR SERVICE Over summer days spent Out East, childhood friends JUSTIN GUILBERT and BENJAMIN BERNET made good on a lifelong promise to one day create something together. Enter: Bravo Sierra, the first grooming venture dedicated to and designed for the well-being of the military community. THE DAILY SUMMER caught up with the busy entrepreneurs to learn more! By FREYA DROHAN
JUSTIN GUILBERT FOUNDER & CO-CEO Tell us about Bravo Sierra, the first-ever line of militaryapproved skincare products. I believe our military community is a fundamental cornerstone of American society. Bravo Sierra was created to serve those who serve by developing critically relevant innovation with and for our military patrons. We started with hygiene and safety, and are available in U.S. military installations worldwide. We believe that focusing all resources on the intrinsic value of what we make—not the marketing—allows us to deliver high-performing, affordable, and outstanding products. Your grandfather, John T. Becker, was a World War II veteran. Was he a major inspiration? An inspiration and a mentor. By his sheer life experience, he showed me how opportunity resides in every instant, no matter the circumstance. He’s also the very characterization of a self-made entrepreneur who cherished and seized the American idea in a beautiful, impactful, and successful way. The perfect
illustration of that Greatest Generation moniker. Were you interested in men’s grooming before developing Bravo Sierra? I’m interested in turning our consumer culture into a constructive force that promotes and drives tangible improvement in what, how, and why we make things. Capitalism and free enterprise are incredibly powerful models that can rapidly get perverted or, in my belief, embraced for positive correction and change that betters our society. I also put stuff on my body and face every day…just like everyone else on earth. So yes, I’d say grooming and hygiene have always been of interest! What’s your personal favorite Bravo Sierra product and why? Our Antibacterial Body Wipes, or “the Tactical Shower.” The wipes are designed in collaboration with active-duty service members. A true fieldtested, cooperative effort where the product is perfectly answering an identified need. Product with purpose. I use them every day. You created Bravo Sierra over summer weekends at your home Out East, what do you remember about this time?
After so many years in the beauty industry, including stints at Kiehl’s, Giorgio Armani Parfums, and L’Oréal, what was the impetus for launching this brand? After 15 years of developing products for others, I wanted to create a line of products that I would want to use myself—my dream lineup. That’s what Bravo Sierra is for me. Furthermore, I had just become an American citizen after 20 years living in this country—I was born and raised in Paris—and it was important to me to embrace patriotism in a progressive and inclusive fashion. Giving back to military families and celebrating service members seemed a great way to do this. Why was it important that the brand be affordable? We are primarily designed for active-duty service members and their families. Supporting them by providing them with high-quality, high-performing products at an affordable price was our priority. What’s your personal favorite product and why? I’ve developed them myself, so I love them all! But if I had to choose, our Hair Grooming Paste. It has a unique texture and helps you style any kind of hair in five seconds. It’s the best hair-styling product in the world, in my humble opinion. What does your current grooming routine look like? I’m a pretty simple guy when it comes to grooming; I stick to the essentials. Bravo Sierra Deodorant, Hair & Body Solid Cleanser, and Terre d’Hermès Eau de Toilette. And when I go Out East, Bravo Sierra Face Sunscreen SPF 30, of course! What do you think will be the next big trend in men’s grooming and skincare? At Bravo Sierra, we call it “Hygiene & Safety” or “Safe Care.” With COVID-19 in the current context, personal-care habits are changing fast and a permanent shift is happening. Consumers are looking for proven, safe products from trusted brands to help them remain healthy and protected. Hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes are only the beginning. I believe this is gearing up to be the biggest personal-care trend in the next few years!
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One of the greatest additions to Amagansett in recent years is the restaurant Rosie’s, which has become a local favorite and offers something for everyone on the menu. THE DAILY SUMMER checks in with owner CHRISTINA ISALY, who tells us why she knew she had to open doors, what’s hot, and answers the burning question: Who’s Rosie? By EDDIE ROCHE
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Some of the bites you’ll find on the Rosie’s menu.
What was the concept for Rosie’s when you first started the business? When I rolled into town for the first time 12 years ago, I noticed there wasn’t an ice cream shop. Ice cream is always on my radar because my grandfather and his brothers ran a dairy company in Ohio many years ago. I quietly said to myself, one day I’ll open a place that serves ice cream in Amagansett! It will be seasonal food–focused with great coffee in a beautiful environment with counter and table service. Has that premise evolved? A lot. After much consideration, I realized Amagansett also needed a new type of place to eat, drink, and gather. So while ice cream is on the dessert menu, we are a full-service farm-to-table restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Why did you pick Amagansett as a location? I love its understated presence. Anyone destined for Montauk might not even realize they are passing through town, and others only make it as far as East Hampton. But we have a charming hamlet here, perfect for those who appreciate the Hamptons and what it offers—beautiful beaches, boutique shopping, and a rooted community. We understand you cater to picky eaters and foodies! Tell us a little more about how you achieve that. Our menu is versatile; we have a grown-up grilled cheese and a killer burger, but also seasonal seafood and entrées for more adventurous eaters. Same goes
for our bar; we serve a classic margarita and our own twist on a Manhattan, and we curate a rotating list of craft beers and natural wines. What makes Rosie’s unique? I like to think of Rosie’s as an extension of my own home. We make every guest feel welcome, and we care about the details…décor, food presentation, music, and flowers.… The list is endless. We also pride ourselves on being farm-forward. We value the best farming practices—from soil quality to sustainable packaging—and we source our ingredients from as many local purveyors as we can. It’s all about community. Your indoor dining room has obviously been closed for most of the summer. How are customers able to still get their Rosie’s fix? As soon as we realized that we wouldn’t be able to seat guests indoors this summer, we quickly pivoted to develop an outdoor garden terrace with appropriately distanced tables, where guests can dine in and have a “normal” restaurant experience. We also serve coffee, pastries, and take-out directly from our front windows. Is there an actual Rosie? Who’s Rosie? Rosalee, or Rosie, was my mom. She passed away two years ago as this idea was coming to fruition, so I thought it fitting to name the place after her. What are some interesting ways you cater events? Working with the client, we recently catered an event
that challenged us to come up with new ways to serve food in these crazy times. We put together beautiful picnic baskets with all the menu items in Ball jars, individually portioned to reduce unnecessary contact and allow the guests to gather safely. What’s the most popular dish on the menu? It’s a tie between the breakfast burrito or chicken schnitzel BLT. The décor of the restaurant is really cool. Who designed it? Elena Frampton of Frampton and Co. Do you have any plans to open another location in the Hamptons? It’s always a possibility!
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Plant-based products have taken off like a rocket in recent years with no sign of slowing down. Neptune Wellness Solutions CEO MICHAEL CAMMARATA tells us how consumers are changing the way they're buying and why he’s excited about Forest Remedies, the Quebec-based company’s new all-natural suite of products.
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What’s your professional background? I started my first company when I was 13. Since then, I’ve launched several companies and worked across industries from biotechnology to advertising to electronics and even had a stint in the entertainment industry. I was first introduced to the world of natural wellness while managing the band Big Time Rush. The band’s fans were obsessed with learning about what beauty, health, and wellness products they used. I remember being intrigued by how many of the fans were clamoring for natural beauty products, so, in 2015, I invested in what I saw was the burgeoning naturals industry and co-founded Schmidt’s Naturals. Then, a few years ago, I was introduced to hemp and CBD oils at the suggestion of my mother to help me manage my anxiety. I learned that the benefits of hemp extracts go far beyond stress and anxiety relief. With their moisturizing, antibacterial, antifungal, and pain-relief properties, I believe cannabinoids will be the next wellness super ingredient, and I want to lead that industry. That is why I joined Neptune Wellness Solutions and worked to launch its first consumer hemp brand, Forest Remedies. Why have plant-based products taken off in the past few years? Consumers are smart; they’ve learned to question every ingredient in everything they use, whether it be food, beauty, wellness, or cleaning products. They want products that work and are sustainably sourced with natural ingredients, not chemicals made in a factory. We’ll continue to see this industry boom as more brands recognize that allnatural is what consumers want. What are some of the benefits of using plant-based products? Consumers intuitively understand that plantbased personal-care products can be healthier and better for the environment. But there’s also an opportunity for plant-based products throughout the home. You’d be surprised by how many chemicals in your home cleaners leave harmful residues on your surfaces; it’s something we don’t even think of. Because of this, I believe plant-based products with ingredients like CBD are poised to replace harmful household chemicals, making our homes safer and less toxic. Tell us about the Forest Remedies line! Forest Remedies debuted as the first consumer brand of Neptune Wellness in February of this year with a
suite of all-natural CBD tinctures, ingestibles, balms, and pet soothers, as well as an exceptional essential oils line. We’ve also partnered with One Tree Planted, a nonprofit organization helping to rebuild the world’s forests, and a portion of all sales goes back to aid in that cause. We have also partnered with legendary conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall to create natural, plant-based hand-sanitizer products, essential oils, and hemp-derived products that will be co-branded as "Forest Remedies™ by Dr. Jane Goodall.” This partnership will provide consumers with affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible products to support their health and wellness. Neptune Wellness anticipates a Summer 2020 launch of co-developed products, which will be available for purchase on the Forest Remedies website and at select retailers, with plans for additional retail distribution. What are the most popular products? Our CBD balms continue to be our best sellers. They’re helpful in soothing muscle and joint pain. You are about a year into your role at Neptune. What’s your advice for people who have never tried these kinds of products? I always suggest starting with our CBD tinctures. You can control how much you’d like to take, and the flavors available taste great when added to your coffee or food. From there, you can build up to using the capsules, which might be a bit stronger. If you’re dealing with muscle or joint pains, the CBD balms would be an excellent place to start. Who are your inspirations in this industry? I keep a close eye on our competitors, but I’m also about charting our own course. My father, Bernard Cammarata, has been my closest confidant and—lovingly—the harshest critic throughout my professional life! Truly, I owe so much to him for that. His 30-plus years of C-suite experience included roles as PricewaterhouseCoopers, McCann Erickson, and PNC Financial Services. His decades of traditional know-how in a corporate setting helped level out my more creative, entrepreneurial side—and provide a road map, if you like, on how to marry those two elements to be successful. This served as a reminder to me, each day to keep a critical eye on the back end of the business, while still innovating. This duality is something I’ve brought to every business I’ve operated. It’s how I will ensure Neptune is a formidable corporate force in the health and wellness space moving forward, too.
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Douglas Elliman’s KYLE ROSKO and MARCY BRAUN are one of the most successful real estate teams in the Hamptons for good reason. The seasoned vets have a passion for the area and an insider’s take on showing buyers what will make their next home special. Read and learn! By EDDIE ROCHE
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DREAM HOME
This Wainscott property is listed at $6.895 million. The house has six bedrooms, seven baths, and is Tuscan-inspired.
What’s your professional background? I've been real estate–focused from the beginning. My father was a builder and master carpenter in the Hamptons, so I grew up helping him and seeing all the most incredible estates being built from top to bottom. I studied real estate finance in college. I worked for an investment group developing properties in Costa Rica right after I graduated. I’ve had a dual license in Manhattan and the Hamptons, focusing on the Hamptons primarily for the past 12 years. What got you into real estate? Growing up in the Hamptons and having a father who was a builder gave me access to the unlimited creativity and expression that could be found at someone’s home. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for special spaces to live. Everywhere I travel I always spend a good portion of time walking neighborhoods that I find interesting in order to get to know them intimately. What are your favorite kinds of properties to sell? Waterfront properties are my absolute passion because I have such a deep personal connection with the water. Owning a waterfront property adds hours of light to your living experience every day and gives you an ever-changing show of color and variation. Waterfront properties also add a completely different recreational experience in addition to your lifestyle. I love to see how people have been developing waterfront properties in the Hamptons for the past five years. What are some of the properties you’re working on right now? I’m working on a waterfront property that a group I work closely with is developing. It will be a fourbedroom, four-bathroom modern on the water with a dock on the waterside infinity pool. That will be exciting! I also just listed the property featured in this story, which is an incredible resort-like oasis that has unmatched indoor/outdoor living qualities, including a full tuckaway glass wall and a two-foot glass convertible ceiling. We hear that you are fantastic to work with! Firstly, working with me is an adventure. I like to bring people to the special places that are closest to the homes that we’re looking at in order to get a full perspective of the complete lifestyle of the area. I also have an acute eye for detail and radar for added value opportunities. My educational background in real estate finance also gives me an upper hand in discussing the financial investment aspects of purchasing. We know you surf! What’s your favorite beach in the area? Ditch Plains Beach because I spent 10 summers in the Ditch Plains trailer park and have a lot of great friends there. And there’s always a wave to surf. What’s on tap for the rest of the year for you? The rest of the year is looking quite exciting as I’m sourcing properties with a fantastic developer/ builder team that brings absolutely exceptional homes to market. I’m excited for a younger generation of builders and developers to do some great things out here.
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The beautifully landscaped grounds host a luxurious T-shaped beach-entry swimming pool, Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, outdoor shower, and a half bathroom. There’s also an outdoor living area with fireplace and cabana that’s perfect for entertaining guests.
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MARCY BRAUN How did you end up in the Hamptons? I always wanted to be here. When my two youngest kids were in high school I lured them here through Ross School and the curriculum it offered. I knew my family would always come visit if I was in the Hamptons! What’s unique about working with you? I’m real! You can be sure that I’m telling you like it is; I always do. I also know a lot about the listings, and I listen closely to my customers’ or clients’ needs. If you want to see your yard from your kitchen window, you can be sure I will show you every home available with that feature. I also love to give inside tips to the best place for anything. It’s good to know secrets when you’re buying out here. I’m also a mother of five grown children and a grandmother of five girls, so I understand lots of different personalities, what’s going on in their world, what they’re looking for, and what they need. I have children in finance, in big law firms, teachers.… I can feel it all. I’m also well known for baking challah, which I share with my clients, along with my homemade strawberry jam. I successfully conducted an Instagram challah bake for customers and their friends at the beginning of the pandemic so many could learn my technique. Check me out at @challahbackgirl on IG! What are some of the properties you’re working on right now? We currently have three homes in a sought-after beachfront community with docking rights—6 Wooleys Drive, which has a fabulous pool house
and yard; 51 Scotts Landing Road, which offers a beachy, comfortable interior; and 67 Scotts Landing Road, which is a fabulous waterfront property with plans to expand and build a 6,000-square-foot waterfront dream home. There are also 3 Turtle Pond Road, which has water views and many green initiatives, reclaimed barn wood floors, and galvanized metal roof. In Sag Harbor Village, we have your quintessential beach cottage at 18 Princeton Road, and some fabulous lots on Lincoln Street with plans and permits in place to build a Peter Cook or Croxton design. We just listed a unique property at 2 Oakwood Court in Wainscott, which is resort living at its best! What’s your advice for first-time homeowners? I would say, “Look for a property that checks most of what you need but that you can still add value to.” I know that during these times most buyers like the convenience of moving right in, but it’s important to be able to create added value by doing some finishes yourself. Do you think this is a good time to buy, and how do you think the market will be impacted by current times? It has certainly been a difficult time to buy but well worth it if you’re able to secure a home that you need. The supply has diminished, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. The lack of inventory has resulted in many offers on one home, which have mostly gone to closed bids of “best and highest.” The bidding wars have made this experience more emotional than ever for all involved. I would say
that buyers shouldn’t be afraid to go a little higher than expected to get a home that fits their needs. The market is in the process of adjusting itself, and the new comps moving forward will be substantially higher than what was before. What can the real estate business learn from the lockdown this year? For Hamptons buyers, it has become crystal clear that a second home is more a necessity than a luxury. Even if it’s currently an escape from the city, it will also be used as an alternative to traveling, which is currently on hold, and a security of space that is necessary to have in place. Ultimately, the importance of having enough room for you and your family to live and work, as well as private outdoor space, has been the biggest curve in real estate sales during this lockdown. Tell us a little bit about your interests outside of work. What are your favorite things to do in the Hamptons? Well, I work every day, and it’s been so busy since March that my activities outside of work have changed drastically. I used to show a property and then hop from farmstand to farmstand for different items that I love. I also love to walk. I do a five-mile walk to the beach, touch the water, and then walk home. It’s great way to start the day! My favorite pastime is spinning at SoulCycle in The Barn. Now it’s under a tent. I try to go at 7 a.m. before my day begins, and it’s made all the difference in my energy level. It’s so important to keep this focus and release!
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Talk us through your initial encounter with this particular house and what makes it special. The house was on the market for months. We couldn’t get rid of it for various reasons, but due to COVID-19, we were able to rent it in late March to a New York–based couple who seemed fine on paper. The house is spectacular. In peak season, we could have rented it for a lot more, but off-season, $100,000 per month was the asking price. For someone like me, to get that kind of number in the spring was a dream. I couldn’t believe my luck. Tell us a little bit about the family that rented the place. They seemed normal. He was a finance guy; she was a Botoxed white blonde in her forties. You never really know how old women like her are. They had a son who was about 6. I don’t really understand why there wasn’t a nanny. And their dog was named Muffy. Doesn’t really get more stereotypical than that! The difference is this wasn’t the puffy little poodle that you’d expect with the name Muffy. This dog was a rescue and had a lot of energy. A real barker. What was your issue with their dog? She had this overbite and a little growl to her that was off-putting. She had bad energy. So the tenants moved in around April. When did you first hear there were issues? The house came with a cleaning person; it was part of the deal. About a month into the rental, the cleaning woman, who I won’t even mention by name, called my associate to say that the family had canceled her weekly visits. She was worried that she wasn’t going to get paid, and we assured her that she was all set. But it did seem odd that the tenants were canceling on her. Who doesn’t want a cleaning lady? But it was coronavirus, so we figured they were just keeping their distance. Wasn’t it off-limits to even have anyone come to the house in April? It’s the Hamptons. There’s a lot of rule-breaking. What made someone eventually go to the house? I had texted the tenants that at some point they were
going to have to let us stop by to take some images of the property. I texted and e-mailed and didn’t get a response. Eventually I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop by in early June. And what did you find? So we show up. Now I’ve worked in real estate for 20-plus years, but I’ve never, ever seen anything quite like the s**t show that I walked into with these tenants. In just a few months, they had turned this into a grown-up frat house. Dog “you know what” everywhere, broken glass not cleaned up, plus the smell was vile. There were plates with food on them that looked like they had been there for weeks. Was this for real? I walked in and a guy named Bob welcomed me. He said he was related to [redacted] and they were really sorry that things were a little messy. I was wearing a mask, but the smell…. Muffy was alive and well and made her presence known. She came up to me and started humping my leg while drooling. It was incredibly uncomfortable. Totally gross. What was happening? What bothered you most about all of this? What didn’t? I realized as soon as I came in that Muffy had chewed on and damaged extremely expensive furniture. I realized that ultimately I was going to be responsible for the damage that this deadbeat dog had caused. I was extremely annoyed. Please don’t tell us you killed Muffy! I didn’t kill Muffy. I promise you that. Even off the record, I won’t tell you what I would like to do to Muffy. The rental would have been manageable, but my team informed me that my favorite renters actually were not paying the rent. Oh, no. Not good! We hear there’s more. Well, I left that night and was grateful that I didn’t own the property. I came back in the afternoon to have a chat with the renters and get a better look at the damage done by Muffy. There were dog bites in the doors, and a gorgeous pillow was destroyed. There was also cut up toilet paper, and a leaky sink that they didn’t tell us about. Water had been dripping for days! I had never
seen such a mess. We also got complaints from the neighbors that Muffy was running over to their lawn and doing her business there. Obviously, this is not the kind of family that has the good sense to clean it up themselves. It has been one headache after another. The sense of entitlement with this family is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. What did the son do that pissed you off? Well, the kid must have been incredibly bored and neglected because we discovered an art show in his room. Somehow he had an—I assume and hope— unsupervised art show on the walls of his room with permanent markers. Somehow these also managed to destroy antique furniture where our little angel was sleeping. Security deposits are a thing, but replacing antique furniture is more difficult. How do you replace the irreplaceable? I had to tell the owners about this situation, and they went bananas. How did you eventually evict them? It has been hard to evict this year because the laws are a little unclear. Eventually I showed up and had a heart-to-heart with [redacted] and said that we would have to pursue legal action and sue if they didn’t find another home to ruin. The next day they told me they were leaving because the house didn’t feel like the right fit. What was the worst of all their damage? We had to replace several carpets throughout the house, repaint, replace furniture, and the dishwasher doesn’t seem to be working now. Not that they ever seemed to use the dishwasher. Even the doorbell isn’t ringing! What other horror stories have you heard? There are stories of people bringing inside furniture outside for the summer. People destroying family china in the dishwasher. Muffy is an angel compared to other dogs ripping up carpet and throwing up on comforters. Garage door openers get lost, too. So where are the renters now? I’ve heard they took a place in Bridge, and I have no doubt that they’re continuing to wreak havoc wherever they go.
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Earlier this year, Manhattanites came Out East in droves to hide out for the foreseeable future. One hellish family turned a Southampton rental upside down before eventually being evicted from their $100,000-a-month digs. Their landlord anonymously tells THE DAILY SUMMER how this family and their dog wreaked havoc on his home.
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Love is in the open air. Soak in the waning days of summer feeding your love of fare at Rosie’s. Nestled in the heart of Amagansett, our spacious garden terrace is made for socializing at a distance, while our refreshing cocktails and rotating menu of seasonal eats are bound to keep you coming back for more.
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