A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MIA CALABRESE

A Day in the Life of

Mia Calabrese

Here’s a photo diary of what an East End day looks like for former model, current real estate agent, and Selling the Hamptons star Mia Calabrese! BY SYDNEY SADICK

7:30

a.m. I start my day with a juice or a smoothie.

8 a.m.

One of the lead trainers from Casa Cipriani, Angela, trains me in person or virtually.

9 a.m.

Office time! I make sure everything is running smooth with the business.

11 a.m.

Site visit in Southampton with a client.

6 p.m.

Dinner at Lulu’s.

1 p.m.

Lunch at Sant Ambroeus.

7:45 p.m.

Watch the sunset in Sag Harbor.

3 p.m.

Go for a walk on the beach.

10 p.m.

I put eight different products on my face and go to sleep to a podcast!

What made you go from modeling to being a real estate agent?

I spent my early twenties traveling all over the world and was able to experience stunning boutique hotels in some of the most sought-after destinations. When I was ready for a career change, I wanted to do something that I had a sincere excitement for. With my background traveling, I gained a unique appreciation for real estate, and I knew it was the right fit for me. Working with clients is truly a privilege, and I feel fortunate to have both my buyers and sellers trust in me!

What do you love about Summer Fridays Out East?

Seeing my friends come from the city and spending time with them in a relaxed environment. We love going to Wölffer Estate Vineyard and catching up!

You’re from Chicago. What were your first impressions of the Hamptons?

I started coming to the Hamptons 12 years ago, and I just loved how quaint and peaceful everything was here.

Your go-to lunch spot?

My office is in Southampton, and I love Sant Ambroeus. If I’m on a time crunch, I’ll grab a smoothie from Juice Press!

Who are you closest to from the show’s cast?

I get along with everyone well! But I’m a girl’s girl, so definitely Bianca and Peggy.

Describe your summer style!

Rather than the more “relaxed” summer Friday look, I like to experiment with bold colors. My inspiration is a mix between Fran Fine from The Nanny and Olivia Pope from Scandal.

Favorite Hamptons town?

Sag Harbor! It’s quaint, my favorite restaurants are there, and I love being by the water.

What have you learned about yourself through reality TV?

Adjusting to seeing myself on TV has taken time to get used to. It all still feels surreal! Putting yourself out there can be scary, but I’m loving the journey. T

It’s Getting Stylish in the Hamptons

Hamptons Fashion Week features Runway On Jobs Lane, Fashion Icon Awards, and Nicole Miller celebrating 40 years in fashion as the show finale!

DCG Media Group is returning this August for its annual Fashion Week. Packed with cocktails, fun, and a lineup of top sponsors, celebrities, designers, and media partners, the fourth-annual Hamptons Fashion Week® will celebrate fashion icon Nicole Miller’s 40 years in fashion!

This Luxury Shops Runway Show features local stores in the Hamptons—including Marina St. Barth, Unsubscribed, Fivestory, and a plethora of other brands—showcasing their latest collections. After the fashion show, things come alive with an after-party that includes a Shop & Sip with participating shops offering bites and cocktails, and an opportunity to win $500 worth of swag! The first 200 attendees SPONSORED ADVERTISEMENT who go to each store, take a photo of their favorite item, and tag us will get a goody bag.

But the party really gets going on Saturday, August 6, with Hamptons Fashion Week’s Full Frontal Fashion Day of Shows at Southampton Arts Center. This is an A-list event that will include the best in fashion, including indie designers. During the Day of Shows, DCG Media Group will be presenting its annual Fashion Icon Awards, including Trendsetter of the Year Award to celebrity designer Cesar Galindo, Fashion Media Award to author Constance White, Rising Star Award to Gloria Lee, and Designer of the Year Award to Nicole Miller. Schneps Communications CEO Vicki Schneps and founder of Hamptons Fashion Week Dee Rivera will be presenting the awards.

Something new this year is the Hamptons Fashion Week Metaverse, where you can enter a new world of experiential fashion. Guests will enjoy food bites from participating restaurants and chefs, a wine bar, a barista bar, a step-andrepeat red-carpet selfie station, signature cocktails, a full fashion show throughout the night, and swag.

As we wrap up the weekend, Day 3 will consist of an exclusive invite-only Bites, Bubbles, & Brunch for press, VIP guests, and designers, curated by Picnic & Peonies Luxury Picnics, including a signing with Constance White for her book, How to Slay.

Hamptons Fashion Week was created by DCG Media Group and curated by producer Dee Rivera, a veteran in fashion and CEO of DCG Media Group. Event sponsors include Ozone Metaverse, Samsung, Spring44, Scott’s Protein Balls, Maison Marcel, Hampton Coffee Company, Smartwater, Vitaminwater, Alizé, Complete Burger, Backyard BBQ, DeJesus Deli & Grocery, Ruta Oaxaca, Marc Bynum Concepts, Grande Cosmetics, YouCam, and BOLD Swim, among many others.

“The Hamptons is my happy place, and I’m so proud of my team and what we built so far. This year, we’re bringing the Hamptons Fashion Week Metaverse, which is a whole new level of experiencing Fashion Week,” says Dee Rivera. “This special event is a unique, fun, and allencompassing opportunity to share with residents and visitors, enjoy fashion and beauty brands found on the East End, and give brands and designers an opportunity to showcase their collections.” T

Hamptons Fashion Week runs from August 5–7, 2022. For more information, visit hamptonsfashionweek.com.

CATCHING UP WITH NICOLE MILLER

How does it feel to be receiving the Designer of the Year Award?

I’m honored because it’s our 40th anniversary this year. This show is important to us because we wanted to showcase our most iconic pieces from the decades. Some of them have inspired some of our most recent collections.

Why is it important for the Hamptons to have its own Fashion Week?

There are so many people in the Hamptons in the summer months. It’s a great place to get people together. There’s a great clientele and customer base as well. It’s important that the Hamptons gets to make its own fashion statement.

How has your brand evolved over 40 years?

We started just a dress business, eventually evolving into a lifestyle brand with everything from sportswear, home, accessories, and eveningwear. We have created a lifestyle that shapes our company into what it is today.

What have been some of your proudest accomplishments?

My first runway show, which featured all the top supermodels. This gave my brand a lot of recognition. We’ve also created popular prints, which gave us a lead in the men’s industry and helped us gain visibility.

Where will you be watching fireworks on the Fourth?

On our boat, under the stars!