EDITOR’S LETTER

from Spotlight July 2022

YOUR HAMPTONS HOROSCOPE FOR JULY

SPARKS

ARE FLYING!

ver since I first started coming to the Hamptons—which was right when I was born—I always had a deep appreciation for celebrating the Fourth of July Out East. There is such a sense of tradition that adds warmth to my heart, like E the Southampton parade (yep, even though I can never find parking and am far from an early-morning person, I make sure to go) and fireworks in Sag Harbor (the boats blowing their horns at the end are a little detail that I always find so fun). This year, the Fourth hits a little different.

I’ve realized how lucky we are to be able to find the sparks that light our inner fire each and every day. I’m writing this on the morning after our big launch party celebrating our premier issue, and it reminded me of how important it is to find what we love—and to act on it. For me, that’s been the beauty of developing and producing

Spotlight—it’s full of sparks, and with this issue, we’re about to bring it on in a big way! And don’t forget, it’s also about finding and embracing who we love. I’ve been lucky to find that this year, too!

Our Fourth of July cover star is the one and only Bethenny Frankel.

I remember being a little girl dining at Nello (which no longer exists) with my parents and seeing Bethenny walk in. She’d be there quite a bit, and I’d see her around at events, too, and I just always remember thinking to myself, “This is a woman who loves the Hamptons.” It’s been well over a decade since those memories, and now, Bethenny has become one of the most impactful reality-stars-turnedentrepreneurs who demonstrates how to be strong. Read our interview for her unfiltered take on love, building your brand, and being your most authentic self. She’s a voice for millennials—just take a look at her über popular Instagram and TikTok—and she’s sharing her best advice with us, in Spotlight.

Also, indulge in the latest words from our columnists Peter Davis, Lindsey Metselaar, Sweats and the City’s Dale Borchiver and Elizabeth Endres, Stephanie Nass, and our new real estate contributor, Susan Harrison. We have some great Fourth of July fashion picks and a talk with beauty favorite Dr. Barbara Sturm on her Gen Z venture. Get the scoop on the hottest events and happenings, and see all the big boldfaced names who were Spotted at our launch party, plus more!

Enjoy the Fourth and see you around town!