GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons, Issue 2, 2021

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HAMPTONS

VOLUME TWO

SUMMER 2021

GAZETTE

Power MOVES TRACY ANDERSON

ON HER JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION, THE FUTURE OF FITNESS, AND (YES) GOOP

A REALITY TV VILLAIN, VINDICATED Kristin Cavallari finds her greatest role yet: business mogul and supermom.

BIENVENIDO, MANOLO!

15 MINUTES IN MONTAUK

Blahnik debuts a colorful new Hamptons home to display the brand’s iconic summer shoes.

Andy Warhol’s world of sex, drugs, & rock ‘n’ roll out East. (PLUS, When Jackie O came to town.)

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From left: Karlie Kloss; Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl; Roze Traore.

THE SCENE & The Seen As the world slowly starts to reopen, the summer event circuit is finding its new “normal”—and GRAZIA has an inside look.

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame at The New York Botanical Garden.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY NEIL RASMUS FOR BFA AND SIMBARASHE CHA PHOTOGRAPHY.

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Central Park Conservancy’s 39th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY BFA. Clockwise from left: Alexia Leuschen and Lauren Santo Domingo, Alexandra Mishaan, Claude Wasserstein and Marcia Mishaan; Betsy Smith and Michael Bloomberg.

Sotheby’s Luxury Week Dinner with Lynn Yaeger.

PHOTOGRAPH BY BEN ROSSER FOR BFA. From left: Mickey Boardman, Batsheva Hay, Lynn Yaeger, Caterina Heil Stewart and Valerie Macaula.

Maternal Instincts: an Art Historical Review of Motherhood With Christy Turlington & Sarah Hoover at Creator House.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY DARIAN DICIANNO FOR BFA.

From left: Sarah Hoover and Christy Turlington Burns; Emily Ratajkowski.

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GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons launches with an unforgettable evening at Montauk’s The Surf Lodge

FERRAGAMO SURFBOARDS, IN OUR POP-UP SHOP

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‘People need to be made more aware of the need to work at learning how to live, BECAUSE LIFE IS SO QUICK AND SOMETIMES IT GOES AWAY TOO QUICKLY.’ –ANDY WARHOL

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rue innovation requires vision, ambition, and unshakeable confidence. At GRAZIA USA, we believe in celebrating those changemakers who rise above the status quo to break and remake the boundaries of fashion, beauty, wellness, and style. We’d also like to think that we’re among them.

As GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons presents its second issue, we hope that you’re enjoying this firstof-its-kind product full of exclusive celebrity interviews, fashion and beauty updates, and expert local advice for enjoying New York’s most stylish summer destination.

This issue, Sag Harbor resident and fitness pioneer Tracy Anderson reveals how she’s managed to stay

on the leading edge of her field for more than 20 years—plus the inside details on her latest innovation set to cause waves out East and beyond.

Meanwhile, another powerful blonde—Kristin Cavallari—shares her secrets to building a style and beauty empire while staying true to the authentic, straightforward roots that have made her a beloved role model to fans since the days of MTV’s Laguna Beach.

Manolo Blanhik’s new store in East Hampton, a glimpse inside Andy Warhol’s Montauk, and so many more gems round out our offerings this issue, all meant to help you change your own world for the better—because sometimes life goes by way too quickly.

David Thielebeule Editor in Chief / Chief Creative Officer

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WHAT’S IN MY BEACH BAG?

DAVID’S SUMMER PICKS

CELINE HOMME T-shirt, $590, mrporter.com.

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SMR Days trousers, $255, mrporter.com.

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Officine Creative sandals, $445, mrporter.com.

ON THE COVER Tracy Anderson, photographed by Ryan Lowry and styled by Willyum Beck. Marina Moscone jacket, $1,750, marinamoscone. com; Tiffany & Co. T1 earrings, $7,500, pendant, $7,000, wide diamond bangle, $199,000, narrow diamond bangle, $99,000, wide diamond ring, $3,800, narrow diamond ring, $1,700, narrow ring, $900, tiffany.com. Heart drop necklace, her own.

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GAZETTE BRENDAN MONAGHAN Executive Vice President, Global Chief Brands Officer

DAVID THIELEBEULE Editor In Chief, Chief Creative Officer BRIAN CAMPION Executive Creative Director CASEY BRENNAN Executive Editor At Large GABRIELLE PRESCOD Market Director

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES Our coterie of Hamptonites who embody success, culture, change, and the art of living well

CHANNING HARGROVE Culture Editor MARISA PETRARCA Senior Beauty & Fashion Director RAVEN BAKER Social & Audience Director DEBORAH DRAGON Director of Publishing Operations HELENE HARRIS Copy Editor KATHLEEN BURNS Editorial Coordinator CONTRIBUTORS SHELTON BOYD-GRIFFITH DALLAS DUNN TY GASKINS NICK HARDING AIYANA ISHMAEL MICHAEL KAPLAN REBECCA LEWIS AMANDA MITCHELL AARON RASMUSSEN AARON ROYCE ZOE RUFFNER JOHN RUSSELL GEORGE SOTELO MIA UZZELL DIGITAL JESSICA BAILEY International Editorial Director CHARLOTTE STOKES Fashion Director GRACE O’NEILL Fashion Writer REBEKAH CLARK Features Writer EMILY ALGAR Beauty Editor KATE LANCASTER Contributing Beauty Editor ISABELLE TRUMAN Contributing Editor

ROOPAL PATEL

When Roopal Patel isn’t running the show as Fashion Director for Saks Fifth Avenue, you’ll likely find her chasing waves on her surfboard.

The IndianAmerican—a self-described “beach bum”— documents her many adventures on her colorful Insta page.

GABBY KARAN DE FELICE

When de Felice opened Tutto il Giorno with husband Gianpaolo, she was looking to create a comfortable, chic, and inviting space. The daughter of fashion legend Donna Karan, de Felice now runs multiple outposts of the uber-popular Italian eatery.

ROSANNA SCOTTO

When the Good Day New York anchor isn’t hosting the weekday morning show, you can likely find her at the newly reopened Fresco by Scotto, the restaurant opened by her family in 1993 and still favored by the city’s power players.

BRENDON BABENZIEN

Recently named Creative Director of J.Crew’s menswear division, Babenzien previously pioneered streetwear brand Supreme—a vastly different style to J.Crew—so we’ll be intrigued to see his first designs when they hit stores in the second half of 2022.

NICOLA VASSELL

After years at the helm of top galleries including Pace Gallery and Deitch Projects, Vassell—a Jamaican-born former model— has gone out on her own with a brand-new Chelsea space.

MARINA MOSCONE

Known for her romantic and elegant pieces, our cover star Tracy Anderson dazzles in a tailored piece from Moscone’s eponymous line; the white blazer with playful details comes from Moscone’s Resort 21 collection.

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ANNA QUAN TAKES ‘REVENGE’ ON 2020

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The Jacquemus x MyTheresa capsule collection is to die for.

‘TENNISCORE’ IS NOW A THING

The designer debuts a dreamy new resort collection.

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MANOLO BLAHNIK Finds The Perfect Fit

The luxury footwear brand has opened a Hamptons boutique—one perhaps more reminiscent of an art gallery.

BY MARISA PETRARCA

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anolo Blahnik is, quite literally, making major moves. Similar to the travel-hungry New Yorkers desperate to escape the city after a more-than-yearlong lockdown, the luxury footwear brand has headed East for the summer.

Sure to please the crowds flocking to the chic seaside enclave, Manolo Blahnik has opened the doors to an über-chic East Hampton location on the heels of its new flagship store on Madison Avenue.

“New York is such a special place for me,” Blahnik tells GRAZIA USA ahead of the new boutique’s official launch. “The Hamptons is such a coveted location, with so many of my friends who spend time and live there.

It’s such a discerning and distinguished clientele—it felt important to have a presence in this incredibly beautiful

area and the perfect backdrop for all my creations.”

The East Hampton Manolo Blahnik store lives on Main Street, the quintessential shopping destination loved by natives and visitors alike. “The boutique’s location is divine,” Blahnik effuses, adding that the space’s interiors are meant to offer a “fresh and clean” feel “with pops of color that evoke the vibrancy and spirit of the Hamptons.”

In line with the label’s high-end aesthetic, the boutique’s creative design resembles that of a fine art gallery. Footwear is placed carefully on colorful floating shelves that line the boutique’s walls, with richly saturated cushions in the center to match.

The store’s bold color splashes are offset with neutral hues and elegant greenery throughout, offering the perfect backdrop for a day of splurging.

So, what’s on offer for purchase at the new location?

The East Hampton boutique offers a specially curated edit

of new season and signature pieces from the brand’s men’s and women’s collections. In the future, Manolo Blahnik promises a mix of red carpet essentials (i.e., the designer’s famed pointed-toe pumps) and more casual designs perfect for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with friends.

Naturally, the label’s namesake has recommendations as to what designs to scoop up in time for summer outings.

“For women, I adore the Safina, inspired by my love of Morocco and made with raffia, all handwoven by skilled artisans, perfect for the Hamptons,” Blahnik suggests. “For men, I love the Otawi, a crossed two strap sandal offered in a variety of materials: zebra, raffia, suede. There’s something for everyone!”

Manolo Blahnik Khaki Safina, $625

Khaki Natural Linen Criss Cross Otawi, $675

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MAKING IT In The Hamptons

Artist Stefan Rurak debuts solo exhibition out East.

BY SHELTON BOYD-GRIFFITH

Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artisan Stefan Rurak’s solo exhibition is currently on view at Todd Merrill Studio’s Southampton outpost, located at 11 South Main Street, with an official opening slated for June 15. Rurak creates Brutalist-inspired decorative works of furniture, adding his signature abstractionist signature.

“I like using simple, accessible materials, wood, steel, concrete — those are some of the oldest building blocks of civilization,” Rurak tells GRAZIA. “One of the beautiful things about art and why I love art so much is that art is everything. Art is everything in any space.”

CAVIAR CROWNS: Your New Summer Obsession YOUR BEST FACE Forward

FRESH Start

Sant Ambroeus offers sitdown breakfast service.

BY AARON RASMUSSEN

Those whose morning ritual includes popping into Sant Ambroeus Southampton for a cornetto and espresso to go might want to slow down—and smell the breakfast. The popular eatery now offers a seated service for the most important meal of the day.

“We have tables in front of the restaurant surrounded by flower boxes as well as our tables indoors and, of course, at the bar,” says Rachel Luria, the restaurant’s general manager. Sant Ambroeus’s breakfast menu, served 9 to 11:30 a.m., includes everything from smoked salmon on sunflower seed bread with crème fraîche to organic apple raisin oatmeal and other dishes made from nothing but the finest ingredients. santambroeus.com

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JECT reopens with a breezy new Bridgehampton location for summer-ready skin.

BY CASEY BRENNAN

Once a taboo topic, anti-aging treatments and skin wellness are now something of a badge of honor among the elite, with go-to providers enjoying as much fame as the faces they fine-tune. Speaking of which, meet JECT. Since opening more than two years ago, the comprehensive medical aesthetics boutique has quickly become the go-to spot for beauty insiders and skincare devotees alike. First launched in the West Village by board-certified physician assistant Gabby Garritano and co-owner Devon Nagelberg, JECT debuted a second location in Bridgehampton soon after. (There is also an Upper East Side outpost.)

Despite the sly specificity of the name, JECT offers a wide array of treatments and tweaks for achieving perfect skin: from medical-grade anti-aging treatments like IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and microneedling, to standard wrinkle reducers and fillers including Botox, Juvederm, and Restylane. After more than a year of looking at our faces up close and

personal on Zoom, those are services a few of us are ready for.

“People are getting ready to reenter the world and want to look their best,” Nagelberg shares with GRAZIA USA, noting that the Gold Standard Facial has been a favorite. “This treatment includes facial massage techniques, radiofrequency skin tightening and is topped off with AquaGold—a 24k gold micro-dosing technology that infuses a personalized cocktail of wrinkle reducers, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins into the deepest layers of the skin to shrink pores, brighten skin, and give an intense overall glow.”

For the summer 2021 season, JECT Bridgehampton has gotten its very own makeover. “Our new location has a beautiful back garden with space for covered outdoor facials and treatments,” says Nagelberg. “We’ll be doing facials and skincare services out there all summer. It’s a great way to enjoy a relaxing, open air, safe experience.” jectnyc.com

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THE PERFECT Fashion-Forward Nail Polish for Summer The celebrity manicurist and Australian-born clothing designer teamed up to unveil a fashion-forward nail polish collection.

One of the fashion industry’s go-to nail artists is Jin Soon Choi, founder of four famed New York City-based salons, as well as an eponymous—and nontoxic! and chic!—nail polish line. Just in time for summer, the entrepreneur has teamed up with Suzie Kondi—purveyor of the comfiest, most timeless sweatsuits—on a three-piece, limited-edition nail lacquer range that’s now available for purchase as a boxed set at the designer’s Amagansett boutique.

The exclusive JINsoon x Suzie Kondi collection comprises a selection of summer-ready shades of nail lacquer: Palma (a vibrant green), Piedra (a stone-colored cream), and Lavanda (an opaque dusty lavender).

These hues draw from the color palette of Kondi’s 2021 collection, inspired by the world-renowned Mexican architect Luis Barragán.

The late award-winning innovator is praised for teaming his bold-colored buildings with serene landscape architecture. Barragán “paired vibrant colors with dramatic uses of light and used nature as his canvas,” Kondi tells

GRAZIA. “He created worlds out of sun and shade and planes of stunning hues.”

Choi expects Palma to be the most highly requested shade from the collection. “I’ve noticed that green has grown in demand this past season, including every variation from neon to olive,” the nail artist notes. “I find green to be a very transseasonal color and [it] works great with many skin tones.

Palma is reminiscent of vibrant green plants. I expect this to be the most popular as it is perfect for a fresh summer look.”

The JINsoon x Suzie Kondi collection is available to purchase à la carte style on the manicurist’s website or as a bundle at Kondi’s Hampton’s flagship.

– MARISA PETRARCA

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Piedra

RAINY DAY VIEWS Streaming picks for when a day at the beach turns into a day on the couch.

BY CHANNING HARGROVE

Favorite flowers to use in arrangements? I was recently introduced to white anemones—to me, they look like a more minimal peony––when I visited the flower district and have fallen in love with them ever since.

Favorite pedicure polish color? I love a pop of color on my toes in a blue hue––mainly because it reminds me of the ocean, my favorite place. So, I either go for Essie’s Teeny Bikini, which is a baby blue with soft speckles of glitter or Dior’s Blop, which is the perfect denim color.

Iced or hot coffee? What’s your order? Iced coffee, always! For some reason, it makes me think it’s warmer than it is outside––the only problem is how fast I drink it. As of late, I love a cappuccino with almond milk and a splash of simple syrup.

Favorite beach read? I like to read a range of books on the beach; it really depends on my mood. Sometimes I save denser, slower-to-read books for the beach because I have the time to sit uninterrupted, but then there are other times I like a quick light read to whiz through.

Favorite vacation? Why? This is so hard! I’ve had the opportunity to take some pretty epic vacations but if I had to choose, I’d say a recent trip to Mexico City. I got to spend about seven weeks there and really immersed myself in the neighborhood and lifestyle. It was such a magical and special reset that was much needed.

Favorite summer memory? I grew up in Boston, and each summer my family would go to Martha’s Vineyard. It was my family, my cousins, my aunts, my grandparents–– just a house full of folks. It was so much fun and memories I visit often.

Best beach to visit This is another hard question! But I really love hot beaches with clear water and super soft sand.

I could spend all day on these types of beaches, dipping in and out of the water.

When You When You’re In Want To Laugh The Mood For Until You Cry: A Whodunit:

Or Cry Until You Laugh: Brooklyn-based comedian and writer Ziwe Fumadoh’s selftitled, live, late-night variety show that runs every Sunday on Showtime at 11 pm EST.

Netflix’s Season 1 of This Is A Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist takes a deep dive into two men who conned their way into a Boston museum and stole a fortune in art in 1990.

When You Want To Revisit Your Childhood:

Before her affinity for pups, Cruella, played by Emma Stone, on Disney+ on May 28, was a grifter named Estella who meets fashion legend Baron von Hellman.

When You Want Company While You WFH: Revisit everyone’s favorite (and funny!) fashionista from Flushing, Queens, Fran Fine, now that all six seasons of The Nanny are available to stream on HBO Max.

Best to beach surf? I love going to Costa Rica and surfing in this magical place called Nosara. The vibration is just so high there, and the beaches are super isolated. I absolutely love it!

Favorite tattoo I just got the word ‘flow’ on my forearm with a single needle, so it’s clean and very minimal. “Flow” and “ease” were the two words I wanted to embody this year, so it’s a great reminder to look down to each day to make sure I’m embodying those two verbs.

Fave thing to do in NYC/LA/Boston Honestly, my favorite thing is to sit outside in a nice sunny spot and read––probably with an iced cappuccino in hand. This can be in any city, really, but just making that intention to get outside and breathe some fresh air is a favorite pastime.

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BROOKE DEVARD OZAYDINLI’S Guide to the Hamptons

BY CHANNING HARGROVE

For Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, the Hamptons are a second home—and an essential counterbalance to the hectic pace of city life. “I’ve been going out East for 21 years,” the 31-year-old Naked Beauty podcast creator and sometime Sag Harbor resident explains. When she isn’t busy running after son Mavi, the Instagram product marketing manager relishes the quieter moments of connection so readily available out East. “For me, [going to] the Hamptons is all about spending quality time with family and having access to nature,” she says. “Being in the city is great, but I love being surrounded by trees, fresh air, and—of course— the beach!”

Where do you like to go for a beauty treatment? Naturopathica in East Hampton has the most incredible treatments. I love their deep tissue massage because they have a truly ho listic approach and use gorgeous smelling oils with tons of aromatherapy benefits. naturopathica.com Where can we get the best drinks?

East Hampton Grill hands down has the best bar and cocktails in the Hamptons.

And, while you’re there you might as well try one of the delicious appetizers like the heavenly biscuits or fried oysters! easthamptongrill.com Where can we shop for chic musthaves? My favorite shop in all of the Hamptons is Zamani Heritage in Sag Harbor. The owner, Timor, curates traditional vintage pieces from Afghanistan. You can find gorgeous and unique statement jewelry, traditional shearling lined vests, and really great coats with standout prints. I love mixing these pieces with jeans for a luxe bohemian look. zamanicollections.com What’s your favorite Hamptons activity?

The beach is the main attraction but I actually love going on hikes. If you go at the right time, you can find yourself alone and surrounded by nature.

Favorite restaurant? Tutto Il Giorno has an incredible rigatoni that I dream about! tuttoilgiorno.com

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PLAY Date

Roxanne Assoulin’s bracelet parties are back and better than ever.

Mark your calendar: Every Saturday and Sunday from June 26 to September 5, Amber Waves Farm in Amagansett will host Roxanne Assoulin’s beloved Play RA bracelet parties, where ticketed guests can create custom versions of the NYC-based jewelry designer’s Insta-famous enamel stretch bracelets. The farm will host two hour-long sessions per day, with a limited number of attendees who will have the opportunity to customize their bracelet’s colors, size, and message. Schedule your session via Eventbrite ASAP to secure your spot. – MARISA PETRARCA

DO YOU EVEN Hydrate, Though?

From sticker-bedecked Hydroflasks to crystal-infused tumblers, the world of multi-use water bottles has gotten a lot more stylish in recent years. Now, Aerrem totes are making it even more convenient—and chic—to hydrate sustainably. The canvas and leather bag is the first-ever tote designed to carry two refillable bottles or tumblers along with other daily necessities. Interior compartments prevent spills and the customizable exterior exudes the unAerrem bag, $179, aerrem.io. derstated elegance of quality craftsmanship. “We created a tote bag that will make it easy and fashionable for people to carry their reusable bottles everywhere, so they can say ‘no’ to single-use plastics and help get rid of all the plastic destroying our environment,” says Paul Kradin, Aerrem co-founder. In one year, an Aerrem bag can help save 720 plastic bottles, 250 coffee cups and 684 pounds of carbon dioxide. aerrem.io – AARON RASMUSSEN

THE SUMMER of ‘Imagination’

Louis Vuitton has introduced the House’s newest cologne, “Imagination”—a contemporary take on amber, and the perfect scent for summer and beyond.

“For five years, I’d been dreaming of revealing the beauty of ambergris and expressing the quintessence of its amber note in a way that’s of the moment and devoid of nostalgia,” says Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud.

Now, his dream has become a reality. The blue-bottled fragrance is an aromatic fusion of the finest black tea from China, combined with grey amber, ginger, and cinnamon.

– MARISA PETRARCA

Louis Vuitton Imagination, $265, louisvuitton.com.

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TOD’S Pops Up Out East

The unique space will feature both men and women’s ready-to-wear—and yes, those beloved driving moccs.

Good news for the well-heeled Hamptons crowd: Legendary Italian footwear company Tod’s is popping up on Newtown Lane this summer. Inspired by the picturesque seaside landscapes of Portofino, the 1,700-square-foot space is adorned with printed wallpaper and illustrations by Italian artist Andrea Tarella. Expect to see Tod’s iconic Gommino driving loafers and sneakers as well as the Shirt bag, and the T Timeless collection. The East Hampton location will also feature a variety of Tod’s exclusives including summer-friendly raffia printed sandals and espadrilles, along with brightly colored macramé braided shopping totes and playful leather charms.

Let’s hope they decide to stay a little longer. tods.com – CASEY BRENNAN

SOMETHING NEW Under The Sun

Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen, $49, Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+, $29, toryburch.com.

Tanner Shea T-shirt, $55, tannershea.com.

If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then fashionable protection is worth its weight in gold. Case in point: Shiseido has teamed up with Tory Burch to unveil two fashion-forward versions of its SPF 50+ bestsellers, Ultimate Sun Protector and Clear Sunscreen Stick. To complement the limited-edition sunscreens, Burch has launched a fashion collection matching the floral bottle design, comprising pieces fabricated with the equivalent of UPF 50. – MARISA PETRARCA

THE PERFECT Summer Facial Your one-two punch to combat skin issues has arrived.

Knockout Beauty is a boutique retail space and skincare consultancy in Bridgehampton founded by beauty industry insider Cayli Cavaco Reck—and the Hamptons hotspot is now offering the $500 facial of your dreams. What began as an Instagram page entitled “Knocking on Forty” has grown into three brick-andmortar stores across the country. In addition to offering a myriad of cutting-edge products in-store and online, it’s also home to a variety of stellar treatments, like the aforementioned facial of the summer, aptly named the “Knockout.”

Need more details? Reck combined the studio’s most beloved services (the Signature Facial and dermaplaning treatment) into a do-it-all 90-minute service exclusive to the Hamptons location. What separates the studio’s facial from others is that Knockout Beauty’s esthetician uses all the latest technologies (microcurrent, sonophoresis, iontophoresis, and LED light) to customize the perfect facial for you—one that’s bound to have everyone asking you to share your skincare secrets.

Book your Knockout Beauty Facial at knockoutbeauty.com while there are still spots available. – MARISA PETRARCA

Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, $99, apple.com.

Shaquanda Hot Pepper Sauce, $10, shaquandawillfeedyou.com.

LIVING LOUD & Proud Love is love, and we are head over heels for these fun and fabulous Pride month picks to help you celebrate in style.

Versace x Born This Way Foundation hat, $350, versace.com.

Loyal Brands Gay Beer, $13.99, gaybeer.taprm. com.

MICHAEL Michael Kors swimsuit, $110, michaelkors.com.

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NATURE Is Calling

Summer in the city requires the occasional great escape—especially after a year of quarantine. Still, being in nature doesn’t have to mean abandoning fashion for function. These picks illustrate why.

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Cavallari has always been a woman who knows what she wants.

Now, she’s getting it.

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t was 116 degrees under the relentless sun of Joshua Tree, at the end of a winding dirt road, as a team of photographers and stylists set up for the latest GRAZIA Gazette fashion shoot. Miles from civilization, there was total silence and a soft breeze wafting through the desert wildflowers. Standing in the center of it all radiating peace, confidence, and natural beauty in yards of cascading cream silk was an unlikely desert goddess: the one-time quintessential SoCal beach girl, Kristin Cavallari.

Cavallari, 34, has come a long way—in so many ways— from her teen years on MTV’s Laguna Beach. With several seasons of her jewelry line, Uncommon James, under her belt, a just-sold-out skincare collection, Uncommon Beauty, launched in May, and The Hills: New Beginnings back on the air, Cavallari has never been busier, more fulfilled, or more connected with her legions of fans—and she’s just getting started.

“I’m so happy right now!” Cavallari tells GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons. “The jewelry is doing incredible, skincare did, and I want to open up another store, too, next year. I’m loving it, and I feel like my work-life balance is at a really great place at the moment.”

That hasn’t always been the case for Cavallari, who got her first job working as a restaurant hostess at 15 and was on air with MTV shortly after that. “I’ve always had this work ethic in me and I’ve always wanted to make my own money,” she explains. “It has always been really important to me because I never wanted to rely on anybody. To me, money was freedom. It was independence.”

“I probably got that from my parents being divorced,” she continues. “My stepmom was 20 years younger than my dad. I didn’t like that situation. ... I remember my dad saying, ‘You know, you don’t have to have a job.’ And I was like, ‘No, I know. But I want one.’ I’ve always wanted to make my own money and be my own person.”

That’s a trait that’s come in handy as Caval-

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lari navigates her own divorce from ex-NFL star Jay Cutler, 38. The couple were married for seven years and had three kids—sons Camden, 8, Jaxon, 7, and daughter Saylor, 5— before Cavallari filed for divorce in April 2020. Ironically, she’d signed a prenup meant to protect Cutler’s NFL money, but now he’s reportedly fighting for half of her business-

es. Despite the nastiness that any divorce battle naturally entails, Cavallari is surprisingly level-headed about it, even grateful.

“I only have my kids half the time now. I have them every other week,” she explains. Rather than bemoan the disruption, she’s made the tricky situation work for everyone involved. She reveals, “I have just decided that the week I have my kids, I’m mom. I’m not doing anything else.”

“I have a week off where I can go to dinner every night with my friends if I want to. I can work really hard if I need to. I can stay at the office later if I need to. But when I have my kids, I’m not doing anything else.”

Most recently, Cavallari took advantage of a week when her kids were with Cutler to shoot the art for the upcoming fall line of Uncommon James (as well as this GRAZIA Gazette feature, of course). Set to be released in July, this season is “vintage inspired,” Cavallari reveals. “It’s a lot of

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crosses and pieces that you would expect, like, a really cool grandma would still have. It was a really fun collection for me, one of my favorites actually that I’ve ever designed.”

So much more than just the face of the brand, Cavallari gets deeply involved in the design, market research, and even social media for her products.

“The creative stuff is really fun for me,” she says, describing seasonal “style out” meetings where she pores through dozens of designs to rank her final picks.

That passion has paid off: The inaugural release of Uncommon Beauty sold out in days, and Cavallari’s team is now waiting for a restock as they plan future expansion.

In the meantime, though, having goals and a vision for the future doesn’t mean she’s rushing through the present.

For the first time, it seems, the dynamic, ever-evolving blonde seems to have stepped confidently into her capabilities. Never has she been more fulfilled and focused—and she’s loving it.

“I’m just feeling very thankful and very happy with where I’m at,” Cavallari muses. “For so many years, for me, everything was the future: like, ‘Okay, I need to be doing X, Y, and Z in 2022. And then I want to do this and then I want that.’ I wasn’t living in the moment. Now I’m just sort of letting life happen.”

“That’s not to say that I don’t have goals,” she insists, rattling off a series of future benchmarks. It’s just that now, she’s relishing the journey—and all that entails—instead of just pushing to the destination.

“I’m enjoying the whole process: the good, bad, the ugly,” Cavallari, pensive, explains. “It’s all part of life, and that’s why we’re here.”

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LA DOLCE VITA Goes Local with il Buco al Mare The new eatery focuses on Italian and Mediterranean flavors—with a Hamptons twist.

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he Hamptons is busy welcoming back summer’s temporary visitors, but one former seasonal guest is now a permanent resident.

Donna Lennard, owner and founder of il Buco, has opened the popular eatery’s newest year-round outpost, il Buco al Mare, at 231 Main Street in Amagansett.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic shut down many restaurants, it’s also responsible for giving rise to the latest project in Lennard’s il Buco portfolio.

Last year, the culinary entrepreneur relocated with her teenage son to her home in East Hampton, and in summer 2020 she opened an il Buco pop-up at the Marram resort in Montauk, where she put a dozen people back to work. “After the resounding success out East, we decided to consider a lease in Amagansett, which had been offered a year earlier when I had no intention of doing anything in my ‘relax’ place,” she says—noting, however, that “the team’s enthusiasm took over, and here we are!”

Lennard describes the new il Buco al Mare’s light-filled, wood-paneled space as “open and airy with a relaxed, easy vibe”—an inviting aesthetic that matches her personal approach to entertaining and food. An outdoor dining area adds to the breezy summertime feel.

The restaurateur, who also operates il Buco and il Buco Alimentari & Vineria in downtown Manhattan as well as Bottega il Buco in Ibiza, Spain, prides herself on how il Buco al Mare’s dishes are “prepared simply, with love” and transformed through the “whimsical play of the chef,” Justin Smillie. Lennard also praises the expert front of house team for knowing how to “lead guests through a dining experience that makes them feel inspired, cared for, and longing to return.”

Return they will—for dishes rich in Mediterranean flavors, such as fiore di zucca and spicy lime salt, tuna cheek sashimi with colatura and citrus, little neck clams, and dry rub duck wings. Lennard notes that the menu, with its strong focus on seafood and produce, features many dishes exclusive to the Hamptons location, making a visit to the offshoot worthwhile.

“The imported tinned fish with housemade focaccia will be something new and different for the folks out East, and [they should] always look for the special local treats that will come and go with the seasons,” she advises.

There also are plenty of delicious cocktails available—cheers to an Italian daiquiri with white rum, Cynar and lime!—and the wine list is geared toward small boutique producers located in the area and abroad. Panna cotta topped with a 10-year aged balsamic sauce, a Harry’s Berries strawberry crostata and other desserts end meals on a sweet note.

As a bonus to il Buco al Mare, directly next door to the restaurant Lennard has opened il Buco Vita, which features a coffee bar produced by il Buco Alimentari. Fans of the il Buco vibe should grab one of the shop’s freshly prepared picnic baskets—perfect for toting to the beach for a Mediterranean-inspired feast by the Atlantic Ocean.

Now that il Buco al Mare in Amagansett is certain to establish itself as a Hamptons go-to destination, Lennard shares she already has another special new project in the works: on Shelter Island. “It’s my dream restaurant,” she says, “so I’m open to do what I said I’d never do...another one!”

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Installation view of “ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21” at El Museo del Barrio, New York. Left to right: Yvette Mayorga, Lucia Hierro, Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski, and Dionis Ortiz (floor) Photographer: Martin Seck.

STATE OF THE ARTS

New York museums find inspiration in the post-pandemic landscape.

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s New York—and the world—moves into a post-lockdown summer season, it is becoming clear how our recent ordeal continues to shape the “new normal.” Restaurants have embraced outdoor dining and QR codes. Masks have become an inescapable part of the travel experience. At the same time, the museums and cultural institutions of New York are exploring how the lessons of COVID-19 could have lasting implications for the future.

Like restaurants, shops, and theaters, museums were rocked by the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. In April of last year, many of New York’s major institutions came together to form a task force to coordinate a citywide standard operating procedure for museums. By September, most were able to successfully re-open. New Yorkers eager to get out of their homes were welcomed back to these cultural juggernauts with newly implemented protocols.

Although initially viewed as temporary, these restrictions have given rise to unexpected benefits. Reduced capacity and timed ticketing have created a special opportunity: a more open (read: socially distant) atmosphere to observe

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New York’s greatest treasures and the most progressive and diverse contemporary art in the world.

Will Sullivan, Head of Visitor Experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, said in a conversation with GRAZIA that advance ticket sales have given museums a better understanding of their visitors thanks to engagement through targeted emails and programming. For that reason, Sullivan suggested that reserved ticketing might not go anywhere, even as the threat of the virus dissipates—welcome news for those who have appreciated the smaller crowd sizes.

Like the Met, many museums have taken this unprecedented occasion as a call to reflect on the past year, rethink strategies, and reach out directly to the local community with exhibitions and events that are more personal and inclusive than ever.

The Brooklyn Museum recently opened the exhibition “The Slipstream: Reflection, Resilience, and Resistance in the Art of Our Time” on view through March 2022. Centering on artists of color, the exhibition features work by multiple generations responding to the confluence of the devastating effects of the pandemic, civil unrest across the United

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States, a contested presidential election, and unchecked climate change. The museum is introducing a robust schedule of local events beginning this (Pride) month with “First Saturday Lite,” a free outdoor afternoon celebration of culture and community with DJs, live music, a drag and burlesque showcase honoring queer and trans icons, as well as a pop-up market. brooklynmuseum.org El Museo del Barrio, affectionately known simply as El Museo, is presenting “ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21,” the museum’s first national large-scale survey of Latinx contemporary art featuring more than 40 artists from across the United States and Puerto Rico. Continuing the trend of innovating methods of conversation, the museum has created a special Spotify playlist with more than 100 songs selected by the curators and artists participating in the exhibition. elmuseo.org Meanwhile, MoMA PS1 is utilizing their courtyard to present Rashid Johnson’s “Stage,” an immersive exhibition/performance that draws on the history of the microphone as a tool for protest and public oratory. Attendees are invited to mount the yellow powder-coated stage, replete with Johnson’s signature markings, to freely speak their minds. Their statements will be recorded and rebroadcast via speakers installed throughout the courtyard. moma.org/ps1 At other institutions, the pandemic serendipitously coincided with existing plans for renovations and expansions. The Frick Collection’s long-discussed enhancement of their East 70th Street residence is finally taking shape, giving lovers of historic art the opportunity to see masterpieces from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century with fresh eyes at the Marcel Breuer–designed building on Madison Avenue, formerly home to the Whitney Museum of American Art. frick.org Similarly, the Studio Museum in Harlem—currently in construction of their new facility at 144 West 125 Street — introduced “inHarlem,” a broad slate of initiatives and programs directly engaging the Harlem community at a variety of partner and satellite locations in Harlem, throughout the city, and beyond. An ongoing online exhibition/project, “Harlem Postcards,” invites contemporary artists of diverse backgrounds to reflect on Harlem as a site of cultural activity, political vitality, and creative production through an examination of the museum’s collection. studiomuseum.org Craft, often a dirty word in the circles of fine art, is going through something of a renaissance this summer with two exhibitions highlighting the cultural

FROM TOP Alice Neel, Geoffrey Hendricks and Brian, 1978, Courtesy of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Liza Lou, Kitchen, 1991-96, Courtesy of Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; WilliWear Fall 1985 Presentation, 1985, Courtesy of Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.

significance and inventive thinking of pioneer makers who worked along the fringes of fine art in clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood.

The Museum of Art and Design’s “Craft Front & Center” and the Whitney Museum’s “Making Knowing: Craft in Art” both draw from their remarkable collections to challenge accepted ideas of “serious art” while exalting visual languages that have typically been coded as feminine, domestic, or vernacular. MAD has a particularly substantial schedule of programming including “Art Alive,” an art-making experience for kids and families that takes place every Sunday. whitney.org / madmuseum.org Reopening on June 10 (with free admission through October), The Cooper Hewitt will resume its exhibition “Willi Smith: Street Couture,” which briefly opened to the public in March of 2020. The show features key works by Smith, a trailblazer of streetwear fashion who founded the iconic brand WilliWear in 1976 and leveraged innovative partnerships with artists, designers, and performers to break down social, cultural, and economic boundaries. cooperhewitt. org Recently installed at the Metropolitan Museum, “Alice Neel: People Come First” has brought new attention to one of the century’s most radical and vivid painters. A champion of social justice and an icon for feminists, Neel’s expressive portraits depicting friends, family, lovers, and strangers both contradict and challenge the often-objectifying figurative works by her male contemporaries. The exhibition, the first for Neel in decades, includes more than100 works and is the most extensive show of her evocative paintings to date. metmuseum.org In addition, the Met continues with a robust exhibition program including a forthcoming Medici loan show (despite the pandemic-related challenges of loan shows) and in conjunction with the Costume Institute, the glittery star-studded Met Gala and exhibition has been rescheduled for September.

No matter where you look this summer, a return to “normal” comes with a certain measure of anxiety, uncertainty, and fear.

Nevertheless, we are—as ever—encouraged and inspired by the world of art, as these institutes and others take the lead in reminding us of the indomitable creativity and resilience of the human spirit.

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SHAPING a Better Future

Fitness and wellness in post-COVID America is ready for a refresh, and Tracy Anderson is leading the charge.

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et’s get one thing straight: Tracy Anderson is never going to give you an Instagram squat challenge. She’s not going to share the secret to A-list abs in ten days. She’ll never lend her name to the latest detox gummy bear. What millions of fans have learned over the years, however, is that if you’re looking to forgo ephemeral trends for sustainable full-body transformation, then she’s got it — and all in a perfectly toned package.

Anderson, an innovator and pioneer of the fitness industry, has managed to survive, thrive, and emerge as an unparalleled thought leader over decades in the competitive fitness and wellness space. The secret to her staying power? Continual evolution and a commitment to techniques and products that actually work: whether it be her dance cardio programs, or exercise gear like bands, hand weights, and air hoops.

Anderson says that the Fleur du Mal dress, diversity of her business $1,195, fleurdumal. com; Bvlgari empire has stemmed natearrings, $4,700, urally from her mission bulgari.com; to help people do more Alighieri choker, $987, bracelet, $987, than just get better body shop.alighieri.co.uk. parts. Instead, she’s tryShoes, her own. ing to help them get better lives all around.

“For me, it’s about progress and me wanting to do all that I am capable of to help contribute to progress,” she tells GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons. “The human race needs a lot of progress, and I want to make sure that I do my part— so that my children and my children’s children have the opportunity to not get hip replacements when they’re 30; or to not have disconnected physical feelings; to be able to be and to become their most balanced self and to do it for the right reasons.”

In today’s world of social media “trainers” and celebrity-endorsed diets, that’s a perspective that is increasingly rare.

“Instead of making progress, most people just want to have a gimmick,” she says. “If they have a gimmick and they look relatively hot, or if they can buddy up to a celebrity, then that’s enough.”

Of course, many people know Anderson for her relationships with A-list clientele including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Garner, and others. Still, Anderson has never been a “celebrity trainer” intent on hunting down fame. Instead, the quality of Anderson’s work is what has brought her fans and fame of her own. For her, the spotlight is a side effect of groundbreaking fitness work.

“What inspires me is the mathematical challenges, the scientific challenges, the historic research of, Where did we go wrong?

Where did we derail our health? Where did we start kidding ourselves? Where did we start becoming so denatured, physically distanced? Where, when, and why did this happen in our history and how do we get it back on track so that I can help contribute to our longevity and quality of life?” she explains. “So it really comes from this: How can I help?”

What if, however, people don’t want help transforming as much as they want an easy solution? It’s a problem that keeps Anderson up at night. “I struggle now more than ever with how to make a meaningful statement or connection in a world that seems to be more interested in superficial connections and quick fixes,” she admits. “All this research, all this strategy, it’s mind boggling to me when people will just be like, ‘Oh, but that’s too hard for me.’ Or ‘I’d rather have four-minute apps,’ or ‘I’m just going to hop on a bike and ride all day long because it’s easy for me.’ They don’t want to, you know, really be academic with their bodies.” So many people refuse to look below the surface.

While Americans have long been “sort of beauty-obsessed over health-obsessed,” though, that’s changing—and largely due to people like Anderson (not to mention the scars of COVID-19). From her revolutionary Tracy Anderson Method workouts to her eponymous magazine, Anderson has brought scientific data, expert perspectives, and creative energy to the world of fitness and wellness, even if some people know her mainly through her celebrity devotees.

“I’ve truly done and forged a life’s work that is really meaningful to the fitness industry,” she says, admitting, “I do believe that you can’t change a culture before it’s ready, and I think that that’s why—with all of my meaningful research and studies and work—I still got pushed into a superficial space where people wanted to call me a celebrity trainer over a pioneer.

They wanted to know how to get Jennifer Lopez’s butt in three moves instead of how I could help them find their balance with all of my research.”

Most recently, that research has led Anderson to create what is perhaps her most ambitious and impressive undertaking yet: the Anderson Moto Air Pro Reformer. Set to launch at the Wa-

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ter Mill Studio this July, the full-body device is less an iteration of a Pilates reformer than a complete reimagination of how to approach strength work.

“It’s always about doing the next thing that is right for the audience that I serve,” Anderson explains. “How do I show up for them in the most meaningful way? I can innovate. I can create all day. I’m a research junkie; I love to study, and I love to create. But I really love to make a difference in people’s lives more than all of that.”

“So, when I first designed my very first reformer, it wasn’t because I had some great love affair with Pilates or wanted to go into that space,” she says. “It was that the forces end up in muscles in different ways, and it was evident to me that weight resistance is very damaging to the joints. It’s not great for longevity, and it’s really, really difficult to design with dead weight.”

“The superficial powerhouse muscles love it, but the deeper layers don’t. It’s like trying to do an intricate painting with a big roller, right? The beauty can’t come out with the wrong tool. So the spring system that Joseph Pilates put into his reformer is brilliant, but I realized that if he was still alive, he would probably be continuing to innovate. What didn’t serve my purpose well, was that [a traditional reformer] only pulls from one point of resistance and I needed to customize for so many different people. So I invented a moving pulley system

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20 years ago.”

From there, she made it even better. “We created an air resistance system, which will allow for incredible design with resistance, without damaging the joints and without damaging the muscle fibers in a way that will create more bulk,” she says. “I also can control the air for every specific person and purpose. I invented what I think is going to be the most important thing to everybody that’s aging in fitness. What everybody’s trying to go run to surgery for, I can do naturally.”

Anderson herself may be her very best advertisement. At 46 years old, she has the toned frame and natural glow of a teenager—even more impressive considering that she has a 23-year old son, Sam, and daughter Penelope, 9.

Some of Anderson’s happiest memories—with and without her children—come from time spent in the Hamptons, and this summer will surely be no different. “When I first went to the Hamptons, I was working with Gwyneth and she wanted me to come out with my family for a summer, like over 15 years ago,” she explains. “That summer, my son learned to surf and he loved it and he didn’t want to go back to Indiana where I lived. He was like, ‘I really want to stay here.’ We stayed and I raised my son there.”

“For me this summer is a big deal because I just bought a

home there for the first time,” she reveals. “So even though I raised him there, I always rented. I never really committed.”

Anderson is now the proud owner of an historic 19th century home in Sag Harbor that once belonged to a whaling captain. Perhaps not coincidentally, the property is located nearly equidistant between her two Hamptons’ studios: Water Mill and East Hampton.

For Anderson, those locations are like home, too. “These are women and men that have been with me for, you know, 15 years,” she says. “These are people that have moved with me and achieved and accomplished with me for so many years.”

One thing is for sure: Anderson plans to keep moving and transforming people around the world—starting with herself.

A practice of mindfulness and connectedness keeps her personal life and business empire grounded and operating from a position of strength.

“I don’t always do it perfectly,” she admits. “I’m doing better at it because we all have our things that we need to improve on. The thing for me that I needed to improve on the most was that I hold things inside that bother me. I don’t vocalize enough the things that upset me.”

With her business booming and family looking forward to a summer out East, there are fewer of those than ever.

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‘F IFTEEN Oysters, champagne and the Rolling Stones in Warhol & Halston’s East End

BY MICHAEL KAPLAN REPORTING BY NICK HARDING PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER MAKOS

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he walls were free of tinfoil. Outside, the sun shone bright, unblocked by clouds of cocaine. Andy Warhol’s Montauk retreat—known as Eothen (“from the east” in French) —was in many ways the polar opposite of the frenzied milieu he cultivated at his Manhattan Factory. For that very reason, the clifftop estate became a secret respite for even the most debauched of his party pals: designer Halston, singer Liza Minelli, and model Pat Cleveland among them. The privacy that they relished at the easternmost point in America has consigned many of the memories of that time to history. Now, GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons invites you inside the Hamptons’ most exclusive enclave ever.

For visitors, Warhol’s seaside home didn’t exactly telegraph the fact that there was a world-famous artist in residence. Designed by famed American architect Stanford White, it was a 5.7-acre estate comprised of a luxe main house, four guest cottages, a garage (the Hamptons home to Warhol’s Rolls Royce), horse stables, and exactly zero of the pop art phenom’s own work.

“There was no Warhol art in the house,” Christopher Makos, a photographer who frequently collaborated with Warhol, tells the Gazette about the rustic property purchased for $225,000 in 1972 by Warhol and his manager/filmmaking partner Paul Morrissey.

“It was a great place where Andy could take off his ‘Andy Warhol’ suit.”

“Nobody was there except for the closest of close friends,” Makos continued, including the aforementioned Halston, Minelli, and Cleveland (who Makos refers to as a “Halstonette”). Even the hordes of fans that surrounded him in the city largely stayed away.

Said Makos, “There were no collectors. Crazy as it sounds, Montauk was too far for them to go.”

Indeed, Montauk was quite a departure for Warhol himself—a man who was far from a beach boy. Alabaster-skinned and rocking an ever-present hairpiece that was known to fly off in the Hamptons wind, Warhol saw the property as less of a dream come true than as an investment. Warhol rented out the property and invited guests that could help boost his profile.

Jacqueline Kennedy and Lee Radziwill stayed there in 1972 with kids Caroline and JFK Jr., after which Warhol joked about putting a gold “Jackie slept here”

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‘Nobody took drugs there during the day.

People went there to take a vacation from everything. It was surfers and fishermen with nothing going on.’ plaque above the bed in which JFK’s bride had slept. Avant-garde filmmaker Jonas Mekas filmed the kids dancing around to the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers album.

Meanwhile, the Stones would later camp out at Warhol’s pad during the summer of ‘75.

The band rehearsed while shirtless Keith Richards made English breakfast in the kitchen and Mick Jagger swanned around in a Missoni sweater over a T-shirt that read: “Linda Ronstadt QUEEN of L.A.” The nearby Memory Motel even inspired a song on the album.

According to Montauk Life magazine, Mick was known to unwind with a bottle of Grand Marnier at the local dive Shagwong Tavern while then-wife Bianca made herself at home in the joint’s kitchen, shucking clams and organizing their take-out dinners.

During the summer of 1982, Warhol began renting out a cottage at Eothen to hard-partying designer Halston. (The scripted Halston series on Netflix gets it wrong by implying that Halston bought a home in Montauk, though he did purchase undeveloped acreage.) Ever the businessman, Warhol continually fretted that the designer was getting too good of a deal: Halston paid only $40,000 per summer when another potential tenant was willing to pay twice that.

Despite the discount, Warhol rationalized that the famously fastidious Halston would at least take decent care of the place. To sweeten the deal, Halston outfitted the property with his own furniture, all of which was much more chic than the dusty stuff already there. Of course, he brought along bouquets of his beloved orchids as well.

Another upside: Warhol was able to visit his own property as a guest when Halston was in residence. Sometimes he’d even catch a ride on Halston’s private jet. The only drawback? A weekend with Halston meant hours listening to his never-ending stream of outré business ideas.

Case in point: As famously captured in The Andy Warhol Diaries, Halston—who had shocked the fashion world by creating a line for down-market J.C. Penney — once told Warhol, “Oh, darling, wouldn’t it be grand if your paintings cost a dollar and you could just cover houses all over the world with them?” Warhol successfully kept his mouth shut in the moment, but he did write disparagingly in his diary about the “J.C. Penney concept.”

Perhaps even more notorious than Halston’s devotion to the mass market was, of course, his rampant drug use. However, Makos—whose photo exhibit including images of Warhol goes up on July 10 at MM Fine Art in Southampton—remembers that Montauk was a whole other story. “Nobody took drugs there during the day,” he insists. “People went there to take a vacation from everything. It was surfers and fishermen with nothing going on.”

He says, “Montauk was more a place where people would smoke a little pot rather than do cocaine.”

In the 1980s, however, greed was good, and private chefs, private jets, and cavorting supermodels became the order of the day at Eothen.

When notorious womanizer and artist Peter Beard rolled through, “he was either with a cool girlfriend or looking for a cool girlfriend,” says Makos. Indeed, in his Diaries, Warhol writes about witnessing Beard making out with glamorous Helmut Newton model Margrit Ramme while Beard’s former flame Barbara Allen looked on helplessly and Dick Cavett told Polish jokes.

Enjoying all of that must have been something of a challenge for Halston during the summer of 1984. He was hiding out in Montauk as rumors swirled about him being pushed out of his own company. According to the biography Simply Halston by Steven Gaines, fashion reporters tracked the designer to Eothen and he coolly told them (probably while wearing swim trunks, his slender chest puffed out, a cig emoting smoke from between his lips), “Is that what they’re saying? Well, it’s not true. No way.” Later that year, Halston attempted to buy back his ready-to-wear and made-to-wear businesses. The buy-back bid failed and he did indeed lose some commercial rights to his own name.

For Halston, it was not only business troubles that might have sullied his Montauk moments. It was also man trouble.

He was perpetually on-again, off-again with the volatile, drug-addled, and reportedly well-endowed Warhol muse Victor Hugo. Hugo famously destroyed a Warhol portrait of himself, insisting that his damage improved upon the original, and he once got so violent in the Eothen rental that Halston retreated to his limo and fled to Manhattan. In ‘84, as Halston’s empire crumbled, turncoat Hugo offered to provide evidence that would harm Halston in the event of a lawsuit.

On another occasion, according to Halston, Warhol’s Montauk retreat helped to provide sanctuary and succor for a freaked-out Liza Minelli. Drinking, drugging and paranoid about the plummeting Skylab satellite falling on her head, Minelli spent a weekend night with Halston on his front porch at Eothen. He insisted that the satellite would fall safely a few hundred feet away, and somehow she believed him. So, they ate dinner outdoors and awaited the crash until word came that Skylab had dropped into the Indian Ocean. According to the book, at that point she was able to relax and get some much-needed sleep.

When Warhol died in 1987, it was the end of an era—both for the world at large and for his Montauk hideaway in particular. About 15 months after Warhol’s passing, Halston was told that his rent would double. Unable to afford the increase, he moved out. Three years later, he died from complications brought on by AIDS. In 2007, the property was sold to J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler for $27 million. The most recent purchaser—paying $48.7 million in 2015, for just part of the compound—is gallerist Adam Lindemann.

Looking back on the halcyon days at Eothen, long before Montauk became a desirable destination for most New Yorkers, Makos described it as “creative, interesting people trying to pretend to relax.” The more things change in the Hamptons, the more they stay the same.

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MY YACHT IS Bigger Than Yours It’s the ‘80s all over again as the super-rich battle it out on the high seas.

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hen word got out this spring that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had commissioned a $500 million mega-yacht, the news made serious waves. The 417-foot ship (similar to a model seen right) comes with its very own “support yacht” and is tricked out with everything from a personal submarine to a helipad. In the era of conscious consumption, though, the nearly half-a-billion-dollar purchase begs the question: Is bigger really always better?

The reckoning of last year’s global pandemic and nationwide protests that followed the death of George Floyd ushered in new ways of thinking about wealth and privilege. For many with means, over-the-top monsters with a massive carbon footprint are starting to feel like a relic of Gordon Gecko’s 1980s. In other words, a buy like Bezos’s seems out of touch with our new reality.

“Some of the boats out in the Hamptons these days are completely obscene,” Captain Derrick Galen of Sag Harbor’s Galen Marine tells GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons.

“Since last year, boating has been off the hook.”

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Captain Anton Hagen, who operates Sag Harbor Charters agrees. “There is a lot more activity,” he says, including “an unprecedented number of superyachts” in Gardiner’s Bay. Recent sightings over the past year have included bil-

lionaire Mark Cuban’s 228-foot Fountainhead, golfer Tiger Woods’s vessel, and the famed Lioness V charter yacht.

Meanwhile, the real cool kids are opting for lower-profile vessels with charm, personality, and the quiet confidence

of true luxury. Rocker Billy Joel started the trend years ago when he commissioned the “Alexa” (named for his daughter with ex-wife Christie Brinkley and often parked in Sag Harbor Marina) from Shelter Island’s Coecles Harbor Marine.

Despite his $250 million fortune, Joel kept it simple when designing the teak runabout with a specially muffled engine—and no stereo on board. “I like it quiet on the water,” Joel has mused. “I like to hear the sea.’’

Classic and timeless yachts like Joel’s are popping up at destinations throughout the wealthy circuit in Newport, New York, Florida, and the West Indies this year. Hinckley Yachts out of Maine has been crafting coveted sailboats and power boats since the 1920s (hinckleyyachts.com).

For a dash of international flair, those in the know also turn to Riva yachts from Italy’s Feretti group—each creation a stunning embodiment of the Made in Itay ethos (riva-yacht.com).

Such customized creations “are the premier millionaire boat,” Hagen says. Though they may not make as big of a splash as Bezos’s behemoth, truly luxurious rides are “gems, like a piece of jewelry,” he continues. “The smaller the boat,

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SEASIDE Chic

Pull the boat up to these Hamptons favorites and enjoy a delicious meal with an unforgettable view.

Duryea’s

One of the only true waterfront eateries out East, Duryea’s has been a Montauk institution for decades. But since getting a makeover and opening a chic second location in Orient Point in 2020, Duryea’s has exploded in popularity among Hamptons tastemakers. Last summer drew crowds who wanted to enjoy a bit of normalcy with close friends and family, and seating this summer is sure to be even more in demand. Duryea’s is prepared: The eatery has launched Duryea’s App, where boating guests can order and have favorites like Spanish octopus and the Lobster Cobb salad delivered right on board, picnic-style. duryeas.com

Claudio’s

Located across the Peconic Bay from Shelter Island, Greenport is something of a hidden secret among the boating crowd.

This North Fork compound is comprised of a marina, five restaurants specializing in New England coastal cuisine (think: lobster the more fun. You are so close to the water, you can dip your foot in.”

In the Hamptons, the destination is usually the same: hotelier André Balazs’ buzzy St. Tropez-inspired Sunset Beach.

“Everyone always asks the same question: Where is Sunset Beach and when are we going?” jokes Galen.

Duryea’s Lobster Deck, which has been a Montauk institution for over 80 years and opened a second outpost in Orient Point last year, is another frequently requested stop. “The Hamptons may be surrounded by water, but ironically, there are only a few destinations where you can dock your boat and walk safely to your table without getting wet,” says Duryea’s Managing Partner Steven Jauffrineau. “Duryea’s offers that unique experience. Factor in good food, breathtaking sunsets, and boating to and from the restaurant and dining becomes a transporting and relaxing journey, not just a meal.”

Whether tooling around on a “mansion-on-the-sea” or enjoying the afternoon on a sailboat, one thing is for certain: Boating will continue to boom out East. “There is a huge increase in sailing, yachting, charters,” says Captain Galen. “I just hope it will go back to smaller, traditional boats.”

rolls), retail shops, and even live music.

Claudio’s is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the trip. claudios.com

Sunset Beach

Boasting serious South of France vibes, it’s no surprise that Sunset Beach has earned a reputation as the best party spot for the discerning crowd out East.

The Sunday brunch is epic, but all summer long power players arrive by yacht to the Shelter Island hotspot and spend the afternoon on the second level deck taking in the scene. Trés. Chic. Pro tip: Stay for sunset, which is truly special. sunsetbeachli.com

Le Bilboquet

Since opening on Sag Harbor’s Long Wharf in 2017, Le Bilboquet has become the go-to spot for those who want to see—and be seen. For the ultimate waterfront experience— and yacht-gazing—snag a table on the outdoor patio, order a glass of rosé, and dig into an order of the restaurant’s famous Cajun chicken, a mainstay at the original Upper East Side outpost. hellobilbo.com

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ON WITH THE SHOW? The reopening of Broadway brings new challenges, questions, and exciting opportunities for theater stars and their audiences.

BY AIYANA ISHMAEL ILLUSTRATION BY PETER OUMANSKI

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his month marks more than 16 months since the denizens of New York’s Great White Way were confronted with the bitter fact that the show could not, in fact, go on during the ravages of COVID-19. During this unprecedented blackout, artists and theatergoers alike have struggled to navigate the new reality. Some found comfort in branching out to on-camera work or through online streaming. Others struggled to find their footing outside of the house lights.

Now, with Broadway officially set to open up again this September after an extended hiatus, those both on and off the stage are left wondering: What will we find when the curtain finally rises?

At its core, live theater is meant to be shared with an audience. Actors feed off the energy from the crowd and the pandemic took this experience away, creating anxiety and leaving many actors feeling lost. Theaters closing “felt like my breath had been taken away,” aspiring theater actress Alexandria Thomas tells GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons. “The art I create and the art that I absorb feels like the air I breathe and it felt like someone was slowly cutting off my oxygen supply.

I was no longer able to thrive through my creativity because I no longer had collaboration.”

For others, though, the lack of live productions paved the path for new opportunities. Pre-pandemic, actress Kuhoo Verma had a featured role in the off-Broadway musical Octet and traveled for regional productions. During the pandemic, she set her sights on new domains and landed the starring role in Hulu’s new smash hit, Plan B. “I had missed a couple pilot seasons because I have been doing so much theater,” Verma tells GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons. “So, when the [COVID-19] breakdown arrived, I had this weird spark of, I think I’m finally ready. It was in reading the Plan B synopsis that I decided that I was ready to do film and TV and I was ready to play this part, and I decided that I would get it and I did. So, the universe just really gifted me this part, in a way.”

A teen comedy with heart, Plan B follows the oh-so-cringeworthy sexcapades of Verma’s “Sunny,” a South Dakota high school student whose first sexual encounter is unsatisfying—

to say the least. As comical as Sunny’s misadventures are, Verma’s role in Plan B navigates the important and timely conversation surrounding women’s reproductive rights. What’s more, her experience filming the movie underscored how important a collaborative and inclusive space can be—and how much work still needs to be done when Broadway comes back.

“My priority right now is really making sure that Broadway and off-Broadway are keeping their promises of working harder and harder to create a safe space for everyone,” Verma explains. “There are people that are so eager to get back into it that they’re not paying attention to the promises that were made earlier. That’s my priority personally, and I think what I can do best is continue to say yes to jobs that really matter and show up, because I know that my presence in a room is enough to change people’s perceptions of what theater can be.”

As with so many other fields, Broadway has found a hidden blessing in the difficulties of the pandemic: taking a pause and clearing the slate has made room for a fresh new energy of possibility.

For example, as COVID-19 guidelines slowly change, many non-union productions have opened on a smaller scale for the summer season giving much-needed exposure to younger actors.

Annalisa Noel currently stars in the play Life is a Dream at the Gene Frankel Theatre. The 24-year-old tells GRAZIA Gazette: The Hamptons that she’d felt nervous about performing again, but it all came back like muscle memory. “I felt like [my first performance] would be this big come to Jesus moment, but as soon as the show started, and we were all in front of an audience it felt so normal,” she says. “It just felt like home and nothing was surprising about it. Every night I get to show up and live in my imagination for a couple of hours in front of a bunch of strangers and that is exciting.”

Another young talent, Maria Bilbao, 22, graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in February of 2018 and gained an equity card shortly after. Her first big gig came a few months later in the regional production of On Your Feet, where she led her first production as Gloria Estefan. She’s hopeful that the reopening of Broadway will create new opportunities for young actors like her.

“I just cannot wait for the day to be in a rehearsal room with my castmates and make magic on stage again,” Bilbao says. “Coming out of the pandemic and back into the flow of things, I see how much more serious I feel in the trajectory of my career.”

The pandemic “gave me a lot of time to sit with myself,” she continues. “I’ve had so much more time to take classes and not be so caught up in the day-to-day hustle of New York City. I’ve been able to slow down and decide for myself what I want, who I want to be, what roles I want to play and how I see myself.”

Verma has found a similarly renewed focus and passion during this period of pause and reflection. Looking ahead to a continued theater career post-COVID, she says she plans to be “careful about the kind of things that I allow to represent me.”

“Being very, very careful about the kind of things that I agree to do, always prioritizing the story, and the character and the outward facing lessons and morals, rather than the kind of money they can offer me or the kind of exposure I can offer me,” she explains.

Overall, early indications are that a return to the Great White Way will not be a return to normal. Rather, actors and audiences alike will take the lessons of the past year to create a new, more thoughtful vision of the future of the industry.

Indeed, the very first in-person performance post-COVID— the NYPopsUp event by the Actors Fund and Broadway Cares in April 2021—included a performance by Savion Glover that referenced the struggles, tension, and emotion of the racist attacks and subsequent protests that engulfed America last year.

For Verma, such awareness is essential, and she calls upon her peers to bring the lessons of the pandemic into their future work on the Great White Way and beyond. “There are so many works being written right now that are so incredible and new and fresh, and they need eyes on them and taking a little bit of time to read the scripts,” she says. Taking the time and risk to work with and invest in new voices, structures, and ideas “would completely revolutionize this medium,” she insists. “I really believe that.”

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What’s In My Beach Bag? JOEY WÖLFFER

For native New Yorker Joey Wölffer, summer is all about good times with loved ones—with a glass of Wölffer Estate “Summer In a Bottle Rosé,” of course. Here’s what the co-owner of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Wölffer Estate Stables, Wölffer Kitchen, and Sag Harbor’s Joey Wölffer can’t live without.

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