The Daily Summer

Kaia Gerber

Valentino Dior

Thom Browne Chanel

Viktor & Rolf

Paris Couture Special!

EMERGING LABEL!

Everyone’s talking about emerging TurkishBritish designer Findikoglu not one but two major Barbie press tourrelated placements at the London premiere. First, Margot Robbie a traffic-stopping custom corseted red mini dress. Then, Hari Nef knife-and-fork armor-style dress from the designer’s S/S ’23 collection. One to watch!

SCENE • Summer is well and truly upon us. And we’ve got the hot, hot, hot right-off-the-runway recaps you need, as well as all the East End intel. • Chanel took over Moby’s for its Summer Tour, welcoming guests like Sadie Sink, Caroline de Maigret, Coco Rocha, Havana Rose Liu, Vivienne Rohner, and Jessica Jerry Seinfeld for a chic alfresco feast and a vibey French disco-style performance by Brooklyn-based trio Say She She. Kim K does it again! The Skims mogul enlisted ’90s icons Jenny McCarthy and Carmen Electra to star in the brand’s latest swimwear campaign. Iconique!

IT GIRL TO KNOW!

We’re obsessed with allrounder Molly Gordon (who blew us away as Claire in The Bear). The star-in-the-making was in the Hamptons recently for a Cinema Society screening of charming comedy Theater Camp, which she not only co-stars in, but co-directed, co-wrote, and coproduced. No biggie!

LOVEBIRDS!

DESIGNER DASH!

Change is afoot in the world of luxury fashion. What’s going on!?

* Walter Chiapponi has stepped down at Tod’s

* Gabriela Hearst has exited Chloé

* Marcus Wainwright left Rag & Bone

* Bruno Sialelli has exited Lanvin

* Ludovic de Saint Sernin is out at Ann Demeulemeester.

Salut!

Raise a glass to the 10th-anniversary release of Soul of a Lion, the flagship cabernet sauvignon from DAOU Family Estates. Critically acclaimed Soul of a Lion, with its deep ruby color and complex blackberry, cassis, and graphite, helped establish DAOU Mountain as one of the world’s leading estates for cab sav and you can find the 2020 vintage now at Gurney’s Montauk Resort, Sí Sí Restaurant, Bistro Ete, and Elaia Estiatorio.

THROWBACK!

RUNWAY RETURN!

Be still our hearts. Yasmin Wijnaldum is back on the runway (at Valentino!) and the red carpet. We missed you!

Congrats are in order for Daily Summer fave Nina Agdal The Danish beauty just got engaged to her social media sensation beau Logan Paul while on vacation in Lake Como. Awwww!

Montauk Beach House is currently rocking a groovy makeover, in honor of 70 years of serving the community. Stop by the bar and grill area to see the ’70s-inspired oasis, which pays homage to the space’s former tenant, the Ronjo Resort Motel, with a retro cocktail menu, tiki bar theme, and throwback furniture from Article. Mai tais, anyone?

Jenny McCarthy Carmen Electra

Say She She

Sadie Sink

Coco Rocha and Melodie Monrose

Margot Robbie

Hari Nef

Yasmin Wijnaldum

Gabriela Hearst

Ludovic de Saint Sernin

Marcus Wainwright

Bruno Sialelli

Walter Chiapponi

Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Ben Platt

Brandusa Niro

Editor in Chief, CEO

Chief Content Officer

Eddie Roche

Creative Director

BEAUTY MUST-HAVE ALERT!

What bathroom cabinet staple unites the likes of Sienna Miller, Brooke Shields, and Cassandra Grey?

That’d be MACRENE actives Skin + Earth High Performance Serum. As per dermatologist to the stars, Dr. Macrene Alexiades, MD PhD, it replaces the need for in-office procedures by firming and approving skin quality. *Add to cart*

BON ANNIVERSAIRE!

Bridgehampton paradise Unlimited Earth Care blows out 30 candles on the cake! Congrats to owner, Frederico Azevedo, who’s long been our go-to adviser for everything green thumb–related.

DAILY DOUBLE!

Rumors abound that Phoebe Philo has enlisted longtime muse Daria Werbowy to front the campaign for her soon-to-launch namesake label. But wait, is it just us or…

SCENE

• It’s official, the inimitable quartet that is Linda Evangelista , Cindy Crawford , Naomi Campbell , and Christy Turlington are set to grace our screens now that The Supermodels finally has an airdate on Apple TV+: September 20! It’s like House of Style 2.0 , for those of us who remember it way back when. • Our drink of the season? Ice-cold classic Aperol spritzes, of course. Cheers to an Italian vacanza state of mind!

GORGEOUS GIGI!

Gigi Hadid reprises her role as Han Chong’s muse, returning to front the new self-portrait campaign. After being captured in NYC and London, it was only fair that Tyrone Lebon would lens her in Paris. Oui, oui, Gigi!

NEW & NOTABLE!

What’s haute and happening on the East End and beyond?

Roger Mitchell Executive Fashion Director

Freya Drohan

Palm Beach and Hamptons Editor

Lizzi Bickford Meadow

Senior Editor

Joseph Manghise

Lifestyle Editor

Jaimee Marano

Editor-at-Large

Charlotte Bickley

Contributing Editor

Sophie Sumner

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Imaging Specialist

George Maier

Marketing Director

Nandini Vaid

Fashion Publishing Director

Monica Forman

Events/Experiential Consultant

Alex Dickerson

Digital Operations

Daniel Chivu

Manufacturing Operations

Michael Esposito

Amy Taylor

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3. Buttero Italian Steakhouse, from the team behind Dopo la Spiaggia, Dopo il Ponte, and Dopo Argento, has opened in East Hampton. Lobster linguine, anyone?

4. The columnist who started it all, Candace Bushnell, is taking over Canoe Place Inn in Hampton Bays on August 17 for a one-nightonly live performance of her autobiographical show, True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City A welcome Cosmo is included, of course!

5. Ulla Johnson has made her first foray into homeware with a collab with Cabana. In case you’re wondering what all the cool moms in Amagansett will be buying en masse for their summer tablescapes…

“It’s the Erewhon of the Hamptons.” It could only be East Hampton

Kaia Gerber, photographed by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

mecca, Round Swamp Farm!

1. Bienvenue to East Hampton, Isabel Marant. The brand that makes all the chicettes go ga-ga has opened a permanent (1970s-inspired!) store at 66 Newtown Lane.

2. Loewe will open its doors at 20 Main Street in East Hampton, with no shortage of viral accessories and ready-to-wear, and even art created in collab

Sienna Miller

Brooke Shields

Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Christy Turlington

Phoebe Philo

Daria Werbowy

Isabel Marant Fall/Winter 2023

Ulla Johnson x Cabana

Petal sandal in lambskin, $1,600, loewe.com

Candace Bushnell

Laia Arqueros for Loewe

SCENE • The fashion from the City of Light is certifiably dazzling. The crème de la crème were in town for the Couture shows in July, and from a titan of American design making his Haute Couture–approved debut to what caused Anna Wintour to rise to her feet with applause, there’s much to discuss. Let’s dive in, shall we?

THOM’S TRIUMPH!

An American in Paris! If there’s one thing Thom Browne is going to do, it’s deliver a full narrative and experience. For his first-ever Couture outing, the designer filled the Palais Garnier opera house with cutouts bearing his own resemblance, as Alek Wek took to the stage to begin a story-driven show, which saw her watching various conceptual characters pass her by as she pondered her own life. The show culminated in Grace Elizabeth as a TB-ified bride, which she called an “incredible moment.” Thom est arrivé!

Divine Dior!

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s procession of 66 goddesses was nothing short of ethereal. Nodding to the failsafe appeal of Greek and Roman antiquity, we’d fawn over these embellished and handcrafted details in any and all centuries.

ANOTHER VICTORY FOR VALENTINO!

Be still our hearts—because Valentino’s runway outing continues to cause our tickers to skip a beat! From the most divine jeans to have graced this earth, personal chandelier earrings, and draped column dresses, capes, and kaftans, there was no shortage of painstaking but effortless beauty to be found in the grand grounds of the Château de Chantilly. Is it any wonder gave Pierpaolo Piccioli another standing ovation?

Anna Wintour

Natalie Portman

Baz Luhrmann

Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece

Alexandra Daddario

Edward Enninful

Natalia Vodianova

Anna Wintour

Thom Browne Couture Fall 2023

Grace Elizabeth

VIKTOR & ROLF

BEST CASTING!

Balenciaga brought together the OGs. And we don’t just mean supermodel legends like Amber Valletta, Edie Campbell, Eva Herzigová, Natasha Poly, et al. Indeed, his epic collection was opened by Danielle Slavik, who had originally modeled a similar black velvet dress designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga, which was later purchased by Grace Kelly for her birthday. Now that’s truly timeless!

JPG <3 JULIEN!

This time around in the JPG lab! The Jean Paul Gaultier rotating couture series teamed up with Rabanne’s Julien Dossena, and the results were the mash up of all fashion historyobsessee’s dreams. Ever wondered what

the intersection of Gaultier’s iconic conical bras and Paco Rabanne’s chain mail would look like? Wonder no more!

WE’LL HAVE WHAT THEY’RE HAVING!

Alexis Mabille was inspired by the effortless style of “mondaines”—aka bon vivants and charming social butterflies with an innate sense of style—

Nan Kempner and Bianca Jagger. As such, each model sashayed down the runway with a crystal coupe or flute to accompany her ensemble. Salut!

COUTURE FOR WALKING THE DOG IN?

Sign us up! Virginie Viard’s Parisiennes took a laissezfaire stroll along the Seine in undeniably heirloom-worthy

Wish list alert!

In a fittingly fantastical setting, Roger Vivier unveiled its Piece Unique collection. Is it too early to ask Santa for one of these exquisite handbags that take up to 10 days to create? We deserve!

PSSSSSSST!

What star got booed when she showed up

Guinevere Van Seenus

Eva Herzigová

Amber Valletta

Natasha Poly

Danielle Slavik

Cardi B

Eiza González

Ayo Edebiri

Suki Waterhouse

Lupita Nyong’o

Camila Morrone

Kendrick Lamar

Adwoa Aboah

BeautyFIX

Barely There DRaMA

There’s something delicious about forgoing a full beat while donning an evening gown—even rebellious, dare we say it? While many models sported a cabernetstained pout as they walked the runway at Zuhair Murad’s decadently Gothic Couture show last month, we were more taken by the nonchalance of simply sculpted skin, scraped-back hair, casually lined eyes, and an I-don’t-really-care barely glossed lip—

Zuhair Murad Couture Fall/Winter 2023

BUSINESS

ITALIAN ELEGANCE

Forget the checkered paper tablecloths and leather banquettes more commonly associated with red sauce joints. We’re finding infinite inspiration in the Italian ristorante of today. Take Manhattan’s buzzy and light-filled Cucina Alba, located in Lantern House, for instance. Thanks to soothing soft tones like butter yellow, an abundance of pale oak millwork, and

ARTICLE Netro oak counter stool in Vintage White, $369, article.com

BURKE DECOR Brandyss console/desk, $825, burkedecor.com

TOM DIXON Melt Small LED chandelier in Gold, $5,530, abchome.com

JONATHAN ADLER Bond cocktail table, $2,100, jonathanadler.com

Cucina Alba, designed by GRT Architects

LULU AND GEORGIA Painterly stripe linen pillow in Goldenrod and Ivory by Sarah Sherman Samuel, $98, luluandgeorgia.com

TOD’S Aria d’Italia: Contemporary Italian Lifestyle hardcover book, $95, rizzoliusa.com

BISCUIT Majolica lemon butter dish, $75, biscuit-home.com

& PLEASURE CO. The Market Umbrella in Riviera Mimosa, $599, businessandpleasureco.com

LE MARCHE Leiden burl wood rectangular tray, medium, $80, burkedecor.com

RAAWAII Strøm bowl in Vibrant Orange, $89, store.moma.org

GLOBAL VIEWS Offset neck bronze crackle vase, $248, perigold.com

TOM DIXON Void LED mini pendant in Brass, $415, abchome.com

MAISON BALZAC Cloud serving spoons in Blue, $49, set of 2, modaoperandi.com

MAISON MADISON Mafalda soup/pasta plate, $25, modaoperandi.com

JOHN-RICHARD Facial fragment figurine, $375, perigold.com

ChicMOMENTS

INFLUENCER ESCAPE

The Daily Summer’s annual influencer retreat took place recently, with content creators Uche Moxam, Jessica Markowski, Manasvi, and Katya Tolstova us for a jam-packed itinerary involving all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and wellness-related at 21 House at The Reform Club in Amagansett.

Upon arrival, our guests and their plus ones enjoyed a chilled caught up, and checked in to their suites. Nothing screams summer more than the bright orange hue of the Aperol branding, and the quartet was bowled over to receive custom leather holdall bags and a summer picnic–ready assortment, including hats, fans, and more from the liquor company. Upstairs, where a lavish gifting display awaited, DAOU had created a floral-filled basket to house its rosé bottles, which immediately put a smile on everyone’s faces.

To keep skin glowing during the retreat, Macrene Actives, which just launched at Sephora, kitted out the girls with best-sellers from the clean botanical line. Reliably flattering lingerie and swimwear brand CUUP sent items including sculpting swimsuits and its chic Balconette bras. To ensure they were ready for all their upcoming excursions, each guest received a large St. Barths signature woven tote from NYC-based accessories brand Naghedi, too.

Southampton designer Michelle Farmer, who also has several boutiques nationwide, personally selected vividly saturated silk slip dresses from her luxury namesake brand in chartreuse, aqua, fuchsia pink, and cobalt for each guest to wear to dinner later that evening. Other goodies also included functional and Zen-inducing chocolate mushrooms from favorite lip balms from Lanolips

Artist Madeleine Matsson

guest’s DAOU wine bottle, transforming the packaging with bespoke painted illustrations inspired by their individual style. Later that night, dinner was served at Sag Harbor’s waterfront resort hotel and restaurant Baron’s Cove!

The next morning, guests played dress up in their new frocks from A.L.C., such as the Rosie cotton dress, the Freya crochet midi, and the instantly recognizable cut-out Alexandria dress.

To give everyone a midday boost, by to teach a restorative session of her popular

The low-impact Pilates, dance, and yoga-inspired concept has been perfected by the former Aerial artist over the past 15 years to deliver longer, leaner limbs, better posture, and to help individuals achieve their happiest, healthiest weight. The pain-free yet still challenging workout also called for some clean sparkling energy drinks from

Katya Tolstova with Naghedi St Barths tote

Manasvi with JiaJia jewelry

Madeleine Matsson

Jessica Markowski with DAOU rosé

The girls in Michelle Farmer

Photography by CAROLINE FISS and SEAN ZANNI

Jessica Markowski in A.L.C.

Uche Moxam unboxes her Michelle Farmer slip dress

Jessica Markowski with her CUUP gift

Aperol cocktail hour

Sarah Sadie Newett of The SSN Method

Katya Tolstova samples Macrene Actives

Katya Tolstova displays her Michelle Farmer slip dress

Uche Moxam with Naghedi Salina pouch

GARDEN FÊ TE

The Daily Summer kicked off the season and welcomed East Enders to a cocktail reception and gifting suite at The Reform Club’s 21 House. From deep orange-hued chalices of Aperol spritzes to skincare tips from Dr. Macrene Alexiades, DAOU rosé tasting, and cute handbags from Naghedi to take home, it was a fun-filled sunny day out to toast to our favorite season.

Wish list alert! On the veranda, DAOU set up a pretty pastel pink and floral-laden bar for guests to try its 2021 rosé from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, while they mingled and caught up in the late afternoon sunshine. Nearby, a sampling of gorgeous gowns designed by Michelle Farmer were on display to inspire guests ahead of all their upcoming occasions.

In the garden, dermatologist to the stars (and supermodels!)

Dr. Alexiades gave personalized recommendations to guests, showcasing her hero product offerings from her clinically backed, clean, and sustainable line, Macrene Actives. Keeping the good vibes and smiles all around, attendees discovered the latest sustainable offerings from bag company Naghedi and took home cute woven St. Barths clutches in a variety of colors.

Among those in attendance were Jessica Markowski, Victoria Markowski, Manasvi, Katya Tolstova, Uche Moxam, Clinton Moxam, Trisha Gregory, Sarah Sadie Newett, Elisabeth Munder, Beth Harris, Greivy, Michael Lou, D’Artagnan Lou, Michelle Cordeiro Grant, Jared Seligman, Tripoli Patterson, Owen Cain, Lara Eurdolian, Sarah Alister, MoAnA Luu, Katya Bychkova, Chris Coffee, Bryan Griffin, Francesca Vuillemin, and many more.

Guests took home covetable goodie bags with items from Macrene Actives and Lanolips, as well as a DAOU wine opener, hangover-beating sachets from Undo The Booze, a sampling of Zen-inducing Alice Mushrooms, JiaJia crystals, and an A.L.C. gift card. Those who were driving home or off to dinner also enjoyed a boost in the form of benefit-rich zerosugar sparkling energy drinks from Gorgie.

Manasvi

DAOU

Jessica Markowski, Uche Moxam, and Katya Tolstova

Katherine Dune

Freya Drohan

Lizzi Bickford Meadow

Aperol cocktails

Manasvi in Michelle Farmer

Elisabeth Munder and Trisha Gregory

Lara Eurdolian

MoAnA Luu

Juliette Wimpfheimer

Renata Kaczoruk and Kyle Rosko

Macrene Alexiades and Katya Bychkova

Sarah Alister and Ashley Lainhart

Michael Lou and Greivy

Lizzi Bickford Meadow

Holly Parmelee

Natalia Malova

Jared Seligman

Lindsay Bardwil

Francesca Vuillemin

ROCKING OUR PRIDE

The Daily Summer gathered our nearest and dearest to raise a glass to Pride Month in June and enjoy panoramic views of the city at The Hard Rock Hotel’s chic rooftop bar, RT60. From the stylish designers, models, influencers, tastemakers, executives, and publicists in attendance to music and performances by DJ Tommy Hart and Kevin Aviance, it was an unforgettable celebration of the folks who make the NYC fashion scene so colorful and fun. Guests arrived to the venue in style, greeting one another and saying “cheers” over all-natural, botanical spritzes by Jennifer Lopez’s better-for-you premium spirits brand Delola. As some snapped outfit pics, others mingling on the roof deck while enjoying Hart’s disco house set. Rosé was flowing, thanks to Hampton Water, and vodka cocktails came courtesy The Community Spirit Vodka. Guests also enjoyed smooth tequila options by Teremana. The moment everyone was waiting for came when Kevin Aviance, the needs-no-introduction nightlife legend and influential dance-music artist, took to the center of the room. Aviance gave a rendition of his 1996 ballroomfavorite track, which is sampled on Beyoncé’s recent “Pure/Honey,” while also talking about the importance of celebrating Pride. “Work. Fierce. Over. Aviance!”

Kevin Aviance

Keke Lindgard

Victoria Brito

Hampton Water

DJ Tommy Hart

Photography by CHRISTOS KATSIAOUNI

Among those in attendance were Milk, Bryan Batt, Victoria Brito, CT Hedden, The Muses, Martin Gregory, Bach Mai, Timo Weiland, Marc Bouwer, Garrett Swann, Vincenzo Dimino, Matthew Cancel, Sam Vartholomeos, Ward Simmons, Teddy Wilson, Francesca Vuillemin, Matthew Sinnaeve, Greivy, Jesus Estrada, Antonio Estrada, Win Collier, Jonathan Bokemeyer, Sophie Sumner, Keke Lindgard, Jose Sebastian, Melvin Lawovi, Daniel Benedict, Greg Calejo, Lisa Raden, and many, many more.

Garrett Swann and Francesca Vuillemin

Diego Errea and Domonick Hannosh

Victoria Brito

Pedro Oberto and Marc Bouwer

Carlos Greer

Thomas Caramanno and Sam Vartholomeos

Kemdi Anosike

Sarah Son and Daniele Carettoni

Mark Guerra and Felipe Martinez

Matt Maestraills, Freya Drohan, and Maia Drohan

Michalis Schizas, Ben Dalecki, and Sam Hopkins

Matthew Sinnaeve

Greg Calejo, Nicole Austin, and Daniel Benedict Greivy and Carl Curry

Milk

Sean Rabourn, Kyle Shaffler, Lionel Conrad Cipriano, and David Miller

Bryan Batt and Tom Cianfichi

Sophie Sumner

CT Hedden

Delola

Being

JOHN

SLATTERY

For years you’ve seen the great John Slattery in just about everything on TV, but the Mad Men alum is also building a successful career as a film director. His latest movie, Maggie Moore(s), is out now and stars Jon Hamm and Tina Fey, who are investigating the bizarre murders of two women with the same name. The longtime East End resident fills us in on his latest project.

By EDDIE ROCHE

What was it about this script that appealed to you?

The fact that it has many different tonalities going on simultaneously, and the challenge to me was can I fit all of this in the same film. It’s the kind of film that I like to watch. It’s not necessarily the kind of film that goes over as easily with critics. You can get in trouble because people say it’s disjointed or has too many things going on. But those are the kind of films that I recall liking when I was younger. I like that there was some humor and a little spark between [Jon] Hamm and [Tina] Fey. Anything with comedy and violence in it. Maybe it’s my upbringing. The comedy of retribution always got me.

Where did you shoot the film?

We shot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It’s a story that takes place in the desert, so I was happy to be there. It was a 30-day shoot, which I had to fight for. Albuquerque is a tricky place [to film]. It has a lot of infrastructure, but if you don’t have a lot of money, it’s tricky because there’s a lot of television filming there already.

What are you like as a director?

Having been on the other side of the camera for so long, communicating with actors is something I’m pretty good

at. I know that every actor kind of speaks a different language. I’m a good planner. I’m very well-prepared. I storyboard most everything. I like communicating with all the department heads and trying to be specific about what I’m looking for and then let them all do their jobs.

The movie has some real-life inspirations. Tell us about that. In 2000, in Houston, two women by the name of Mary Morris were found dead and they’ve never figured out who did it. The writer Paul Bernbaum either heard about it or saw something on the news and thought that circumstance was an interesting one to build a story. He took that circumstance of two women at the same time with the same name and invented the rest of the story. None of our characters are real people. After we finished the film and put out the trailer, the daughters of the two murdered women found out about the film and thought we made a comedy out of the death of their mothers, so I called them. It took us a minute to get them to agree to speak to us, so I could assure them that I didn’t tell their story and I would never disrespect anyone like that or make fun of anyone like that. For anyone who sees this movie, it happened 23 years ago and it’s still an open case. They’re hoping if anyone sees the movie and did know anything that they would call Crime Stoppers and let them know.

You and Jon Hamm have a long history of working together on Mad Men. What’s your dynamic like?

We have a shorthand that people who hit it off immediately often do. We get each other’s jokes and sense of humor. We’ve worked together a lot in various things. There isn’t a lot of explaining that has to go on. I sent him the script, and he liked it. You can ask for

Tina Fey and Jon Hamm reunite in Maggie Moore(s)

favors from your friends, but you can’t ask for this big a favor. It has to be something that they see themselves do well. He liked the script and said we should do it. He said we should call Tina. My rapport with Hamm is pretty simple. We’re friends and hang out socially. I just went to his wedding, which was a blast and so beautiful. This was a part for him that he could show a certain vulnerability that you don’t see him get to do very often. Same with Tina!

What’s it like for you to put your baby out into the world?

It’s nerve-racking in that you want people to get it and like it. You know that not everyone is going to, but you hope that they do. The strange thing about this is that the movie business has changed so much. We had a small theatrical release, and that was fun and gratifying to watch it with an audience in a movie theater. All the laughs were in the right places. Then you kind of shove it out there to the world and it goes to On Demand and a streamer. It comes to Hulu pretty soon, and that’s where it will live.

Brunello Cucinelli recently sponsored your screening in the Hamptons. Are you a fashion guy?

I like to get dressed occasionally! Especially since the pandemic, when I was in my pajamas for about two years like everybody else. Brunello makes such beautiful clothes, and they outfitted my wife, too. I appreciate anything well-made. My father was a leather merchant. Well-made shoes were something I recognized, and now I have a pair of Brunello Cucinelli shoes!

You have a place in Amagansett.

We’re in Springs, I think. I say if my house catches fire, I’m not sure which fire department is going to show up. Hopefully both! We’ve been coming out here for 25 years. I love it. I can’t get enough of it.

What’s a typical weekend like you for in the summer?

See friends, beach, surf; we have a little boat that I bought that we keep nearby. I’m a terrible fisherman, but I’m determined to get better. I’m not a huge fan of the city in the summer. I love New York City. I’ve been there for 35-plus years, but summertime isn’t my favorite time there. It’s nice to get out of the city for a while.

Slattery and wife Talia Balsam wearing Brunello Cucinelli at a recent Cinema Society screening of Maggie Moore(s)

NEW ERA

AN ELEVATED

Whether you’re perusing the Banana Republic Instagram feed, noticing the slick and stylish campaigns on billboards, or strolling through the stores themselves, you’ll have realized that something is different about the brand we all grew up with. Indeed, BR is going through a renaissance, honing in on its roots while adding flair to its storytelling and product offering. And there’s lots more where that came from too! Ahead of upcoming launches and exciting reveals, we spoke to Meena Anvary, vice president of marketing, to get the lay of the land.

You have more than 15 years of marketing experience. How has the role of a marketer evolved in that time?

Marketing has evolved so much over the years. Ultimately, it’s about building the brand and an emotional connection with customers. When I first started at Banana Republic, I was working in e-commerce and so much has changed since then. I’ve moved on to different roles within the brand and spent time learning the ins and outs across so many different facets of marketing, from advertising to social to PR. One of my favorite aspects of marketing is that it requires you to be in a constant state of growth. Things are constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay connected and tap into trends and culture. Being in a continuous state of curiosity is critical, and continuing to reinvent yourself to stay relevant, all while ensuring everything ladders up to a broader brand narrative. Marketing is all about adding and delivering value for customers. It’s a mix of art and science, bringing together creativity and inspiration with insights that will resonate. Banana Republic has really leveled up recently, and everyone is talking about it! What were some things that lay the building blocks for this elevated approach?

Our brand was founded on the notion of exploration and self-expression. As today’s consumer is ever changing, we set forth a vision that would shift people’s perception and resonate in an impactful way. We first elevated all stages of the customer journey by evolving

our positioning to become a more premium lifestyle brand that stands behind high-quality, timeless crafted pieces that can be a mainstay in your wardrobes or home for years to come. From there, it was about showing up for customers in places and verticals we know they engage with. That varied from offering special in-store shopping events, hosting celebrity or influencer brand partnerships, and hosting events across an array of markets and on social media. People lead multidimensional lives and consume content in so many ways, they expect more out of brands and the way they engage with them. For us, that also meant building longer-term relationships with brand ambassadors by creating content that resonates with them based on their personal lifestyles for authentic storytelling. What’s been your favorite thing about the response?

It’s great to see the momentum of our brand, and our products resonate with so many people around the world. We love seeing customers share feedback with us, be it about a new campaign launch, in-store event, influencer partnership, or activation, or even by our brand coming up in real-life conversations.

We love the new campaigns and visuals, too! What are some feelings that the team always wants to evoke when creating the concept for a new campaign?

We balance our creative expressions through an approach that feels timeless, effortless, refined, unexpected, authentic, and approachable for anyone’s lifestyle.

We’re excited about the new homeware. What sets it apart?

We see Banana Republic Home as a natural extension of our brand evolution and the lifestyle we’re building. We style the life of our customers through the clothes and accessories they wear in the world every day, so it made sense for us that the next step would be styling the homes they come back to. Our collection is a curated assortment that celebrates traditional craftsmanship and exceptional materials; we’re excited to be launching a fuller expression come September.

What’s been your favorite thing about being a part of this new chapter at the brand?

Really believing in and aligning our teams behind one unified vision has been inspiring. We work with extremely passionate people who are excited to be part of the journey.

We hear the new BR Classics campaign is breathtaking. Can you give us a teaser?

Both the campaign and product have a familiarity to them that feels like a modern interpretation of our brand. Banana Republic has always been known for timeless wardrobe pieces and high-quality fabrics, like our cashmere, which has been a staple over the years. BR Classics is a campaign highlighting iconic pieces that you’ll want to wear again and again, whether at work or out with friends. They’re made of the most premium fabrics, like leather, suede, cashmere, silk, and linen, and they will live in your closet for years to come.

A SOUTHAMPTON STAPLE

Meet Michelle Farmer, the namesake designer behind luxury brand Michelle Farmer Collaborate. Her Jobs Lane treasure trove is brimming with scene-stealing gowns and separates that’ll ensure her clients stand out from the crowd—whatever is on their social agenda this summer! We caught up with Farmer to hear the backstory to her beautiful boutiques, how she spends the season Out East, and why the time was right to tick off a once-in-a-lifetime trip!

How’s your summer going so far?

I’m just back from safari! It was an insanely luxurious experience. I had a horrible back surgery this past fall and I’d been working all the time, so I said, “Let’s start checking off some bucket list stuff!” I’d never really made the time before.

Are you in the Hamptons for the season now?

After the safari, we went to Paris for Market Week. We just got back to Palm Beach, where we’re wrapping things up in the atelier before heading home to the Hamptons. Tell us the backstory to your Hamptons boutique. Our first store was in Palm Beach. We opened in 2011 and that same year we opened in Bridgehampton, before moving to Southampton about four years ago. We’ve been on Jobs Lane ever since.

Michelle Farmer

What does the Hamptons set come to you for?

We find we actually see the same clients across our stores! So it just depends what location they’re in. In Palm Beach, it’s more couture, custom pieces, eveningwear, and event-focused dressing. In Southampton, they come to us for beautiful, floating printed dresses, pieces in cotton, linen, and silk. There’s definitely a need for event dressing, too, as we’re open year-round.

You originally had a jewelry boutique in the Hamptons, too. I used to be a fine-jewelry designer—well, I guess you always are! But I swapped it for clothing. I had a byappointment-only jewelry showroom in East Hampton as I was living between the city and the Hamptons. My husband and I decided we wanted to come to Florida. He purchased a building, and I convinced him to let me have a pop-up store there for three months—now it’s our Palm Beach HQ! We have our buying offices there, a separate atelier in West Palm Beach, and we’re planning on expanding even further.

Where did your career originally begin?

I have an art background. When I was in my twenties, I was working and living between Saint Martin and St. Barths and I actually got into jewelry when I was in the Caribbean. I was working with Cartier and Chopard, and started buying for them. When I came back to the U.S., I started taking technical drafting courses at FIT. I’m self-taught in everything fashion-related. I was draping and applying my hands-on experience, then we hired a seamstress, which turned into seven, which has become a whole atelier!

Tell us about the custom side of your business. We have people coming to us all day long, especially in Palm Beach! In the Hamptons, we’re seeing it, too. Anything in our store can be custom ordered in any fabric

or a different color. We see a lot of interest from brides, mothers of the bride, and we do a lot for black-tie galas. What’s your collection rollout like?

It’s a complete mix. We have a capsule for Fall/Winter, but for the most part, because of our locations being resort-driven, we’re constantly doing more of a Spring Summer/Resort vibe. Lots of beautiful linen dresses and summer silk pieces, but we do have gorgeous jackets, tweeds, brocades, suiting, and velvets for the cooler months.

What do Southampton shoppers gravitate toward the most?

Our shirting—we cannot keep any of it in stock! They also love button-down silk pieces, and the Rhonda maxi sells the second it gets in. I would also say the Lynette tunic, capelets in linen and silks, and high-waisted pieces. Silk pants are always a staple!

What’s the shopping experience like there?

We work hard on having the right team and creating a warm inviting experience. The team is focused on making sure the client looks beautiful, helping style her, and remembering what they purchased. A lot of our pieces are bias cut, and they drape differently depending on the wearer, so it’s great to have staff help you find what you’re looking for and ensure it fits correctly so you get exactly what you want.

What other ways does your Southampton store stand out? It’s different from most stores on the street. We have a lot of color and texture, sequins, tweeds, and feathers as soon as you walk in. There’s nothing like it! We create about 80 percent of what’s in the store, and the other assortment is with emerging brands or European brands that pair beautifully with our pieces.

What are some of your favorite things to do in the Hamptons?

I try to have some downtime, even though I’m working

from the house. We spend a lot quality time with friends, enjoying long lunches at their houses, on the beach, or entertaining in the backyard and having bonfires. My husband and I love to take our springer spaniels, Henry and Winston, and walk into town for breakfast at Topping Rose House. I love places like Duryea’s and Le Bilboquet, but I try to be as low key as possible. I need the break and some quiet time…even though it’s never really quiet as there’s always house guests! What’s coming up for you this year?

I thought I’d go into this summer with a lot of time to relax, but we decided to open another store, in Naples, Florida! Right now, we’re working on Fall. That’s starting to come in in August—lots of texture, lots of special pieces in fabrics from Paris, Turkey, and Spain. Everything is made here in the U.S., and a lot of our pieces are limited-edition, especially our silk beaded pieces, which we might make only two or three of. I’m excited to get all the new product in!

BALLY SPRING/SUMMER ’23

VALENTINO FALL/WINTER ’23 COUTURE

COURRÈGES SPRING/SUMMER ’23

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SPRING/SUMMER ’23

VALENTINO FALL/WINTER ’23 COUTURE

NEXT-LEVEL DENIM

It all started when Kate Moss hit the runway for Matthieu Blazy’s debut Bottega Veneta show last year in a pair of “jeans” that were indeed derived from ultra-soft leather, immediately flipping the switch on what money-doesn’t-matter dressing actually looks and feels like. And as if those “quiet luxury” whispers hadn’t already reached a deafening crescendo, they sure did when Kaia Gerber opened the recent Valentino Fall/Winter ’23 Couture show in to-die-for denims—albeit ones made from silk gazar and dyed 80 shades of denim and embroidered with micro beads in a process that took four weeks. While we mere mortals might not be able to go to that extent, it’s time to jazz up your jeans with some unexpected detailing. Let us count the ways!

AREA

Distressed crystal denim cropped blazer, $1,195, area.nyc

BANANA REPUBLIC The Western Denim Shirt in Ecru, $80, bananarepublic.gap.com

VALENTINO GARAVANI Locò small denim shoulder bag with rhinestones, $5,100, valentino.com

MAGDA BUTRYM Flower sandal, $920, fwrd.com

CHLOÉ Patchwork denim shirt, $1,250, net-a-porter.com

ALAÏA Round denim pants, $1,270, maison-alaia.com

CHANEL Washed denim and silver-tone metal Chanel 22 handbag, $5,400, chanel.com

FLEUR DU MAL Denim Lily embroidery plunge demi bra, $138, fleurdumal.com

RETROFÊTE Lolita embellished denim mini skirt, $495, retrofete.com

SERGIO HUDSON Denim blazer, $1,495, modaoperandi.com

DOLCE & GABBANA ALTA MODA FALL/WINTER ’23

DOLCE & GABBANA ALTA MODA FALL/WINTER ’23

DOLCE & GABBANA ALTA MODA FALL/WINTER ’23

DOLCE & GABBANA ALTA MODA FALL/WINTER ’23

DOLCE & GABBANA ALTA MODA FALL/WINTER ’23

TOMATO GIRL SUMMER

Tomato, tomatoe. TikTok has christened its latest prevailing fashion movement “Tomato Girl”—and it has nothing to do with the fruit or the color. Rather, it’s a state of mind, and how you would dress if you were to be spending your season flitting through aesthetically pleasing European destinations without a care in the world. After we copped eyes on Dolce & Gabbana’s recent Alta Moda Couture show in Puglia, we’ve doubled down on our desires to emulate la dolce vita. Think: natural textures like raffia, flirty dresses and swimwear, and fun, statement accessories, teamed with a nonchalant attitude. Now, where did we put our head scarf and basket bag!?

HERMÈS Brides et Destin scarf 90 in Orange Cuit, $510, hermes.com

JOHANNA ORTIZ Aclla del Sol Palm Earrings in Red, $395, modaoperandi.com

BOTTEGA VENETA Mini Jodie Intrecciato Knot Hobo bag in Orange, $2,650, bergdorfgoodman.com

RAT & BOA Dali dress, $215, ratandboa.com

RAT & BOA Cecilia dress, $300, ratandboa.com

JACQUEMUS Le pic à cheveux fleur hairpin, $185, jacquemus.com

DOLCE & GABBANA Grosgrain-trimmed lace bustier top, $1,195, net-a-porter.com

OLYMPIA LE-TAN Capri lemons embroidered clutch, $1,900, olympialetan.com

BAHIA MARIA Emily one-piece, $286, bahiamaria.com

CELINE Teen Triomphe Classic Panier in Palm Leaves and Calfskin, $740, celine.com

AGUA BY AGUA BENDITA Annato pleated floral-print cotton-poplin mini dress, $510, net-a-porter.com

JULIETTA Mermaid Dreams pearl earrings, $275, modaoperandi.com

PERFECT

FORM

Set upon five idyllic acres, Amagansett’s The Reform Club feels like a well-manicured family estate rather than a hotel—boasting seven suites and three cottages that dot the grounds, and for larger groups, a private four-bedroom home, called 21 House.

All guest rooms are white and airy yet welcoming year-round, while spread-out privacy doesn’t come at the expense of location. The Reform Club is mere minutes from the town of Amagansett. Guests can expect a stellar art collection adorning the walls, complimentary beach cruisers, in-room spa appointments, and a dedicated concierge offering insight and arrangements for the best restaurants, shops, and things to do in the area.

What does a stay at The Reform Club look like?

Luxury Leisure: The place to be for travelers seeking accessible yet top-of-line accommodations in timeless destinations.

Quite the Collection: Eye-catching pieces dazzle from room to room, including a mix of contemporary artwork, oil paintings, photography, sculpture, and abstract works, thoughtfully selected from the likes of MoMA recognized artist Dan Rizzie, British painter Humphrey Ocean, and Hungarian artist Judit Reigl. The hotel’s logo is a symbol of a tree, as they reference change while standing in stillness. Mindful Wellness: Wellness is top of mind on the property, allowing guests to continue their routines at ease with a curated spa menu offering in-room treatments booked via concierge prior to check-in, complimentary bikes, and accessible gym.

This fall, the hotel plans to stay open through the holiday season. The “Autumn Picnics in Amagansett Package” is coming! Guests who book a stay this fall will receive luxury accommodations with wood-burning fireplaces in room, cozy blankets, and a picnic basket with local goodies and products, such as tin fish and bread from Il Buco al Mare and a cheese board from Cavaniola’s Gourmet cheese shop, to enjoy during your stay on the property’s sprawling lawn. Guests can cozy up next to the hotel’s 23 wood-burning fireplaces or enjoy its alluring orchard at their leisure, allowing them to use their picnic basket to pick, collect, and enjoy their very own apples and pears.

SKEEM DRAGONFLY CITRONELLA CANDLE, $90

Earth Care DRAGONFLY THROW PILLOW, $40

YOGA BUNNY, $50

WHITE PORCELAIN ELEPHANT, $300

PALMETTO OUTDOOR BEAN BAG CHAIR, $450

LUXURY on DEMAND

Celebrity interior designer Cheryl Eisen, founder and president of Interior Marketing Group, has become the go-to when it comes to staging your home when it’s time to sell or rent. She tells THE DAILY SUMMER about designing some of the most exclusive properties in the world.

By EDDIE ROCHE

What’s your professional background?

At the beginning of my career, I ran a successful executive search firm but had to reinvent myself after the dot-com bubble burst in the early aughts. I turned to real estate but quickly realized that no one was doing high-end staging in New York then, so I found my competitive edge by staging my own listings. I had to have a differentiator to stand out within the competitive New York market. It was a success from the first time I did it; the property sold at the full asking price, all cash, and entirely furnished. Other brokers noticed and began asking me to stage their properties. I launched Interior Marketing Group in 2007, and since then, we’ve grown to include wholehome luxury furniture-rental options, a dedicated interior design team, in-house furniture fabrication, and exclusive art.

You have one of the most successful interior design and luxury real estate staging companies around. What’s your design aesthetic?

Our design aesthetic constantly evolves, but we always infuse our designs with layered tones and textures that create visual interest without overwhelming the eye. Your home should be your sanctuary. Our projects—whether staging, turnkey furniture rental, or interior design—are expertly curated to be comfortable, calming, and elegant.

What kind of properties do you typically work with?

Clients entrust us with projects in some of the world’s most exclusive properties, from multimillion-dollar penthouses and townhouses in NYC to sprawling estates in the Hamptons, Los Angeles, South Florida, and throughout the country. One of our turnkey furniture-rental clients in New York was so pleased with our design for him here that he recently hired us to decorate his home in Africa. Why is staging so important when it’s time to sell?

Last year, our staged properties sold 77 percent faster than the luxury market average in NYC, which means fewer days on the market and a greater return on investment. Staging is important because you only have one chance to make a positive first impression on potential buyers and generate interest. But great staging only works if people see it. We provide in-house PR and marketing to help publicize each listing with professionally shot photographs, social media content, and press outreach.

Our clients’ properties are often featured on TV and in the top shelter magazines. You also have a part of your company that rents furniture. How does that work?

Whether you’re temporarily relocating for work or need a hassle-free way to furnish a Hamptons rental home, our luxury furniture-rental packages offer the perfect solution. We source our luxury furniture from vendors worldwide and draw from inventory at our 60,000-square-foot warehouse to deliver a complete design process in weeks, not months. A dedicated designer will start by addressing the client’s needs and how each room should function before confirming a personalized scope. Then we handle the rest. Our team pulls together furniture, art, and décor, which is then installed by our in-house logistics team, so you can simply walk through the door of your fully furnished new home.

What areas do you work in besides the Hamptons?

We have offices in New York and Miami but can provide our services globally. Besides staging, tell us about the interior design part of your business.

Our interior design division is an entirely separate service from luxury staging and furniture rental. Our attention to detail and customer service remains consistent throughout the business, but interior design projects offer a more customized approach for each client.

How can people find you for a consultation?

Visit our website, imgnyc.com, to learn more about us, sign up for our newsletters, and schedule a consultation. You can also find more of our work on our Instagram and TikTok accounts (@img_nyc) and my IG account, @cheryleisen.

Cheryl Eisen

SAGE AND MADISON Only at

Tucked away on the quiet tree-lined streets of Sag Harbor, Sage and Madison continues to wow us with its elevated offering of one-ofa-kind vintage items, artisanal goods, unique objects, and finds from around the globe. Stop by the guesthouse’s antique barn for a coffee, and we dare you to not load up on covetable pieces of all kinds.

Supermarket sweep—but make it chic!

DOT & ARMY Seersucker cloth napkins (set of 8), $75

HOUSE DOCTOR Melamine dinner plates and bowls, $45 each

MAISON ABSINTHE Café Paris porcelain match strike with matches, $70

LOUIS SHERRY Chocolate tin, $44

PIPER Rose gold press pot, $60

CINDY BOWLS Salsa, $150; chips, $270; guac, $150

OLWEN JEWELRY Monte Carlo necklace, $5,800

VON GERN HOME Pearl place mat, $125

The AMAGANSETT AMBASSADOR

Corcoran power broker and longtime Hamptons poster girl Randi Ball is on a high. Having recently celebrated career milestones, she’s also enjoying pivotal ones with her family and friends—and keeping us up to date on the hot spots in her hometown of Amagansett. We caught up with Ball for a midseason chat to get the lowdown.

What are some of your new favorites in the Hamptons?

Summer in the Hamptons is always special and even after all these years, I still find new places to explore. A recent discovery is Lisa Perry’s Onna House. This curated art gallery, which features only female artists, is just magnificent, and I can’t wait to hang up my recent purchase. Supporting women is a huge part of who I am, and I’m getting more involved in this arena. Tell us more!

As a member of Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons, I’m being introduced to more brilliant and compassionate women who feel strongly about giving back to our community in a strategic and creative manner. Supporting the Jewish Center of the Hamptons and Corcoran Cares continues to be a high priority for me.

LISTINGS

What are some recent professional highlights?

Real estate has been good to me this year, and I feel so grateful to work in such a beautiful part of the world. After five years of working with an amazing couple, I sold my largest property to date, which was truly thrilling. It was also a great honor to be named one of the top 100 agents in the country by Tom Ferry and RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list. As a member of Corcoran’s Platinum Council, I take full advantage of all the networking opportunities with fellow agents around the globe.

We hear it’s been a busy time for your family, too! Family time has been so precious and exciting recently. We celebrated my step-daughter Samantha’s wedding to my new son-in-law Nir Caspi at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. What a fun town to host a destination wedding! My son Jonah will be starting college at the Marshall School of Business at USC this fall, and my youngest child, Theo, is thriving at East Hampton School as the football quarterback.

You always have the best Amagansett recommendations. Any new ones for us?

It’s no secret that I have an extreme love affair with my town of Amagansett, and the neighborhood is thriving! The new pizza place, Fini, has lines out the door, and I’m obsessed with the white pizza with lemon and honey drizzle. We all can’t wait for Rowdy Hall to join us on Main Street this fall, too. You can also find me shopping at Suzie Kondi and Ganeaux during the week, and stopping by to give Heidi at Sunshine Amagansett a big hug on the weekends. I’m also so happy for my dear friend and trainer Alison on the success of her hot yoga studio, Align Yoga Hamptons.

What are you most looking forward to this year? While I’m not wishing summer away, I’m looking forward to a trip this October with my husband and dear friends across the pond to explore London and the English countryside. And I’m hoping a hiking adventure with my bestie is in my near future.

Corcoran’s Randi Ball has been representing buyers and sellers in the Hamptons for two decades.

(Pictured) A recent sale in Bridgehampton.

Randi Ball

Randi’s son Theo

Randi and artist Kelly Tapìa-Chuning

Wedding bells for Nir and Samantha

Steven, Randi, Jonah, and Theo Ball

Calvin and Henri

HAMPTONS HAVENS (Above) 55 Toilsome Lane, East Hampton (Below) 294 Abrahams Path, East Hampton

MONTAUK

HAS IT ALL

Change is afoot! Montauk is most certainly no longer the red-headed stepchild of the South Fork. In fact, the East End’s most far-reaching hamlet is fast becoming the most-talked-about and trendiest Hamptons destination for prospective homeowners, tourists, restaurateurs, and business owners alike. Power brokers

Kyle Rosko and Marcy Braun of the Eklund/Gomes team at Douglas Elliman have been charting this ascent in popularity for years, priming them to bring unique and area-first opportunities to their clients. Here’s what they’re buzzing about right now.

Where have you seen most interest this season?

The interest this season is less to do with location and more about price points. Overall, we’re seeing strongest interest in the ultra luxury market, as well as between the $2 million to $4.5 million range. How does the current-day Montauk buyer differ from pre-pandemic? And what kind of crowd is Montauk attracting now?

In Montauk, the luxury market has blossomed. Families and a hip, fun crowd who is looking for exceptional restaurant and hospitality experiences are gravitating toward Montauk. It’s basically the best place on the East End to have an all-around good time.

What are some newer hot spots drawing people to The End?

Some of our favorites are Talya, a new Mediterranean restaurant, and Crow’s Nest, from which you can see the best sunsets. Mavericks, a modern steakhouse, is also new this season. And, as always, The Surf Lodge.

What do you think Montauk offers that other areas of the Hamptons don’t?

There’s a comprehensive culinary experience to be had in Montauk, and of course, there’s the beauty of seeing the water at the end of almost every street.

COMING SOON Montauk’s stunning 18 Maple Street and 22 Maple Street are new constructions that look set to break real estate records on the East End when they’re listed for sale by the end of this summer.

Kyle Rosko @nycsilversurfer

Marcy Braun @challahbackgirl

OCEAN VIEWS

Neighboring the famous Navy Beach, 22 Maple Street is one of the most desirable luxury homes to ever hit the market in Montauk.

Tell us about some of your Montauk listings that you’re particularly excited about!

We currently have an amazing range of inventory; from a $3 million under commercial space to a $55 million oceanfront estate. In particular, we have two new listings that will be released to the market soon. These are incredibly priced brand-new construction estates with the highest appointments and offerings that have ever been built in Montauk. They’re located on Maple Street and are both less than $20 million. Are any of these listings breaking records in certain ways?

The aforementioned private-market oceanfront could possibly be the most expensive trade to most likely happen in Montauk! The two soon-to-be-listed Maple Street homes, which are new builds, will be the most expensive ocean view but nonoceanfront sales, topping last year’s record-breaking sale of 14 Maple Street.

One of Montauk’s best attributes is that the ocean can be seen from almost everywhere. (Pictured) Aerial view of 22 Maple Street.

How is Montauk an ideal place for families or young couples?

There’s an incredible array of daily activities for all, and, of course, the beach. Spa experiences, dining alfresco, biking, surfing—it’s all here. What else is coming up for you this season?

We currently have $295 million in total properties, both on and off market— $155 million in Montauk alone.

What, in your eyes, is Montauk’s best-kept secret?

You’ll have to find out for yourself or it won’t be a secret! [Laughs]

ENTERTAINING IN STYLE

A breathtaking outdoor dining area at 22 Maple Street overlooks the ocean and guarantees stylish outdoor living all season.

LIVING WELL

LIVING LIKE A LOCAL

Consider Saunders & Associates broker Laura Dalessandro that fountain of knowledge you call with your burning questions regarding real estate. Not only is she among the top-producing agents in the Hamptons with more than 20 years of experience, she’s a born and raised Long Islander with boundless passion for the area. We asked her to share some of her little black book with us!

You’re from Long Island. What are some ways in which this sets you apart as a broker? Because I’m a native I have a greater understanding of the Hamptons and what it has to offer everyone! I have experienced the evolution of the East End and have a keen awareness of this unique marketplace.

You’re based in the Saunders Westhampton Beach office. What are some of your favorite attributes that Westhampton has?

There’s nothing I don’t love about Westhampton Beach and the surrounding area— the pristine ocean beaches, the lively reinvented Main Street, the strong community, and overall welcoming vibe.

Have you noticed any changes in the Hamptons real estate market this year?

The buyers that we’ve been working with for an extended amount of time now have a heightened desire to transact. The buyers’ focus has consistently remained the same— the search always involves finding quality product and value in their investment. Tell us about who’s on the team and how you work together.

The Laura Dalessandro team is comprised of myself, Catherine Woolfson, and Danielle Lohr. We’re driven by our genuine connection and we feed off one another’s imagination and energy, which has created an electric team dynamic that’s exciting to work with. We’re approachable and available at every step of the real estate process. From our tireless research, chic staging, and market positioning to our savvy negotiation skills, our dedicated team has got you covered. What have been some highlights of the season so far for the Laura Dalessandro team?

We’ve had a strong and successful selling and rental season thus far. We’ve enjoyed the opportunity to connect with our community at local events, some of which we have personally sponsored. We’ve been involved with the Westhampton Beach Project and the Good Ground concert series and had incredible turnouts for the past two years.

Let’s talk about 118 South Country!

What makes this a unique opportunity?

This property is truly an enchanting

ELEGANT HOME

This two-story property at 118 South Country Road in Remsenburg boasts four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, a detached barn, pool, and tennis on 1.16 acres. $2,995,000

Hamptons estate. It offers expansive grounds with incredible mature landscaping, historic charm, and is perfectly situated in the unfettered beauty of Remsenburg. This 3,500-square-foot home is impeccably updated with every amenity for luxury living. What other elements are you particularly excited about?

All the accessory structures! From the adorable retro-styled pool cottage to the barn/studio, the pool and the Har-Tru tennis court surrounded by lush hydrangeas complete this rare and special retreat.

What are some of your favorite things to do in the local area?

I enjoy the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings, listening to live music, visiting art shows on the Village Green and occasionally exploring one of the many East End vineyards.

As someone who grew up on Long Island, how do you explain the benefits of the lifestyle/ locality to your clients?

It’s all about capturing that easy beach lifestyle. Spending your mornings on the beach, then heading to lunch in your cover-up for casual fare, back home to jump in the pool, before catching the sunset at one of the many superb restaurants. Where can we find you on the average sunny day Out East? Usually taking advantage of the sunny days hosting an open house at one of our waterfront properties! In my free time, you can find me walking the beach on Dune Road, paddleboarding Moriches Bay, or playing pickleball at Westhampton Beach Tennis.

What’s coming up? After an active year, we’re looking forward to taking some time together this season, not only as a team but as friends. We have some exciting exclusives coming to market in the fall. We’re thrilled to add some long-awaited inventory to the Hamptons marketplace, so stay tuned!

(From left) Catherine Woolfson, Laura Dalessandro, and Danielle Lohr

DON’T MISS OUR BIGGEST MARKET OF THE YEAR

This August, Atlanta Apparel brings you more brands, categories, and options under one roof than anywhere else. Source Fall Immediates and Cash & Carry, Resort and Holiday styles, and top Children’s brands in an expanded collection, exclusively presented twice a year.

Plus, with bridal, prom, and more brands open across three full floors, you can explore social occasion apparel and accessories to expand your product mix.

Tuesday, August 1 – Saturday, August 5 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (temporaries close at 3 p.m. on Thursday). Select showrooms open by appointment on Saturday.

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A World of Style in Atlanta and Las Vegas

With robust shows now on both coasts, Formal Markets (formerly VOW and World of Prom) offers a showcase of global brands to a national audience three times annually.

Atlanta has long been the home of prom, bridal, quinceanera, and other social occasion offerings through its VOW and World of Prom wholesale shows, which have anchored the social occasion industry for decades. Last year, the brand launched a West Coast show in Las Vegas to serve a new and growing region of bridal and formal retailers, and this year’s second installation promises even more designers in a sold-out space at World Market Center Las Vegas.

Market Dates

ATLANTA

July 31 – August 4, 2023

LAS VEGAS

August 14 – 16, 2023

Notable for the presentations in both locations this year, international designers have a greater presence than ever, ready to showcase new collections to US retailers looking for fresh designs for this reinvigorated apparel category. In Atlanta, buyers can view collections from Shankara, Monica Loretti, and Australian designers Sophia Tolli, Evie Young, and Madi Lane. Just over a week later in Las Vegas, international designers such as Rosa Clara, Pollardi, Savannah Miller, Inezia Chrizita, and Oliver Martino will be showing their designs for the upcoming season as well. Together, these shows raise the profile of the Formal Markets offering and provide formalwear sourcing from coast to coast.

The Largest Collection in the US

See more styles and price points in one location than anywhere else! Atlanta’s combined Formal Markets event offers every social occasion category under one roof, with the added complement of hundreds of boutique apparel and accessory brands. Experience full collections in the comfort of spacious showrooms with unmatched hospitality.

ATLANTA

July 31 – August 4, 2023

8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Atlanta

ALETA

Allure Bridals

AMARRA

Ava Presley

Casablanca Bridal

Colors Dress

Dave & Johnny

DeBlossom Footwear

Design by Conception

enVogue Bridal Accessories

Evie Young

Evelyn Bridal

House of Wu

Jasz

JH Bridal

Johnathan Kayne

Jovani

Justin Alexander

Poppy Bridal

La Femme

Larr Brio Designs

Loré

Lotus Threads

Madi Lane

Malis-Henderson

Martin Thornburg

Mon Cheri

Monica Loretti

Morilee

Primavera Couture

Princesa by Ariana Vara

Peanut Butter Collection

Rachel Allan

Ragazza Fashion

Shankara

Sherri Hill

Sophia Thomas Designs

Sophia Tolli

Stella Couture

Sydney’s Closet Plus Sizes

White Gem Designs

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Miss Benny is forming a sparkling constellation that shines bright on Netflix’s haute show of the summer, Glamorous. Breaking all the rules (and some hearts on her path to self-discovery) her character, Marco Mejia, is boundary-defying and instantly lovable from the moment she graces the screen. THE DAILY SUMMER was lucky enough to rendezvous with our favorite new ingénue for an exclusive chat.

By BRIAN WOLK and CLAUDE MORAIS

What comedians and performers inspire you?

I grew up watching shows like I Love Lucy with my parents, because I basically watched whatever they were watching. In my own time, I got obsessed with Tina Fey on 30 Rock and thought she was just so talented. I remember being aware of how funny she was from a young age and I always identified with her. As a kid, I looked up to all the girls on the Disney Channel—Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus. They were all so funny and bubbly and lovable.

Tell us about how you formed your personal image and style.

I grew up going to thrift stores because we didn’t have a lot of money. I got familiar with having to search for things that I like, and that’s something that I’ve carried with me. I feel like my time shopping at vintage stores helped form my personal style. Lately I’ve gravitated toward “1990s mistress woman at the doorway!” I find a lot of that look in my adventures at vintage stores, lots of slip dresses and lingerie. Most of the time, my approach to style is looking like I just slipped something on and it accidentally became sexy.

What inspires you?

I find a lot of fun stuff on Instagram. I typically do this sort of Carrie Bradshaw approach to my wardrobe, where it’s something that’s classic and pretty with something weird. Usually I’ll take just a classic slip dress, and then add a brooch or some weird thing in my hair. I’m always trying to throw things a little bit off. I find that on Instagram you can just fall into a rabbit hole of people who have such great style, and I have a burner account that I use to follow a bunch of inspiring people. When I leave the house instead of taking one thing off, I usually tie 10 more things into my hair!

What was your process like in developing Marco’s character?

Marco was fun for me to figure out because Marco and I have a lot of similar life moments. We both were on YouTube; we both grew up with passionate, loving moms; and we both had big dreams and did not necessarily have the means to go after them. But

A STAR IS BORN!

Marco is a lot more of an outspoken, emotionally reactive person, and I’m just shy and sweet, and a little more internal. It was kind of fun for me to look at characters like Carrie Bradshaw and so many other incredible leading women and include them in my role. Marco is sort of this heightened version of myself, using all the references I love. Tell us about working with Kim Cattrall!

It was a mind trip! I mean I had idolized her so much as Samantha Jones [on Sex and the City] and when you meet somebody who you know so well as a character, I didn’t know how much of Samantha’s character is a part of real-life Kim. Obviously, we all want to go up to Kim Cattrall and banter with her and say witty one-liners, but I had heard how she’s felt about that experience and how she’s encapsulated that experience, so initially I was cautious. It was great to watch her do her thing and to see us on-screen together was trippy for me because I had just watched all of Sex and the City leading up to filming. I just kept thinking I can’t believe I’m working with this person and getting to see her deliver some of those one-liners in the flesh.

It was just crazy!

What are the pros and cons of your platform as a genderqueer performer?

The pros are that things are changing quickly. I think the way that it felt to be a public genderqueer person five years ago and now is different. I feel like there’s a lot more space and a lot more celebration of people like me now, and I feel powerful. When I look the way I look now, I feel like a superhero. I feel comfortable in my skin, and I feel like that’s a benefit of the times and my experience. The cons are that I sometimes get nervous about what people will think and what the opposition will be.

How do you look out for the queer community and use your platform?

I’m always thinking about what I can be doing for queer people who are in Texas or in Nashville or somewhere similar to where I grew up. I think about when I was a kid and how just seeing a queer person who was happy was so impactful, because all I knew was what was around me and it was hard. Advocating for those facing opposition— and also always trying to stay mindful of making sure the way that I portray myself will encourage people in those situations—is something that’s important to me.

Getting to Know You…

What’s in your purse?

Tiger Balm, nail glue, Chanel Rouge Coco Flash Lip Colour (Flânerie 172), my wallet (a vintage cigarette case that has naked girls on it), and gum that I got at the Netflix premiere of Glamorous

What do you do in your downtime?

I throw a tiny tennis ball to my mini poodle named Petite and play a video game named RuneScape.

Party trick?

Back in the day, I would kiss as many boys in one night as possible, but these days going to bed at 9 p.m. sounds way more appealing!

Biggest dream?

To continue being happy as I am today, the day Glamorous came out!

Miss Benny and Kim Cattrall

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