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My 11-year-old, Carolina, recently caught up on the Iron Man series after Robert Downey Jr. appeared on the cover of Purist ’s last issue and quickly became the topic of conversation in our household during the production of the shoot—from the ensuing enthusiasm for winning the exclusive on the Downeys’ eco-home to the final layout of their innovative design. When I asked my daughter who her favorite character was, besides Iron Man, of course, she replied, “I love Pepper Potts!” Now we all know our cover star as the Goop girl who practiced the tenets of wellness that she preached into a multimillion-dollar business, but Carolina reminded me of the incredible actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who plays Pepper Potts in the Iron Man series, has always been. “Why is she your favorite character?” I asked, curious at what a pre-tween might come up with, to which she replied, “She gets stronger and stronger in every way in every movie!” So that was it: My child had determined that this issue would be a celebration of the powerful and compelling women who are ever-evolving in mind, body and spirit—with Gwyneth Paltrow leading the trailblazing charge. As we charge with grit into what we hope will be a safe summer, I set a positive intention for all of you to achieve the best to come. In the words of French poet and novelist Victor Hugo, “Perseverance, secret of all triumphs.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 114 BEAUTY AND THE BEACH Talking wellness with Academy Award-winning actress and founder of the Goop empire, Gwyneth Paltrow 122 WAVES OF DELIGHT The whimsical work of fine art photographer Gray Malin 126 TO THE SEA A new coffee-table book, Hamptons Private, celebrates the beauty of the East End. 130 HOPE BLOOMS Claiborne Swanson Frank falls under the spell of flowers in her new photography series.

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134 SWEPT AWAY The mesmerizing Shipwrecks watercolors and oil paintings by Alexis Rockman kick off Guild Hall’s 90th anniversary summer season.

“The wonderful thing about wellness is that we have more autonomy over our health than many of us realize. It takes more work and self-education, but it’s worth it to feel good.”

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122 The bold imagination of photographer Gray Malin comes to life.

28 THE PANDEMIC OF POSSIBILITY How to enter a post-COVID world with hope and positivity. 30 GUIDED BY BIET Addressing loneliness, self-image and addiction with meditation master Biet Simkin 32 TRIUMPH OF THE SPIRIT Guardians of the Galaxy star Blondy Baruti on escaping a war-torn country, and his newest tech venture, BePerk 34 SOUL CARE Lessons in spiritual fulfillment from Woman Evolve author Sarah Jakes Roberts 36 BEACH READS Favorite titles recommended by author and motivational speaker Lee Woodruff 38 LEAD WITH LOVE A conversation with groundbreaking producer Sidra Smith

HEALTH

42 SLEEP AND IMMUNE RESILIENCE The role healthy sleep plays

in warding off disease, from Better Sleep, Better You by Dr. Frank Lipman 44 GREEN MACHINE The magic of spirulina, a nutrient-dense protein made from sea algae 46 LUCKY DOG Clean, sustainable ways to keep your pet in good health 48 SEVEN WAYS TO OUTWIT YOUR DNA A guide to graceful aging from Radical Longevity author Ann Louise Gittleman 49 EASTERN HEALING Welcome to the UMA Healing Center, a hot spot for traditional Ayurvedic wellness. 52 ASK THE DR. Expert tips for staying safe in the sun

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56 THE SHELTERING EYE A new glass house by architect Ramona Albert incorporates the splendor of nature. 18

62 A SENSE OF CONTINUITY The vibrant history and bright future of LaGuardia Design Group, as told by Alastair Gordon 64 PURE PROPERTY Real estate in the Hamptons is red hot this summer. 68 SHORE THING How real estate attorney Adam M. Miller takes the East End housing boom in stride

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72 GIRL TALK THERAPY Molly Sims dishes on her new podcast, Lipstick on the Rim. 76 PURE PICKS Favorite home goods, beauty and fashion essentials from actress DeWanda Wise 78 BEACH BODY READY New cosmetic technologies from cutting-edge dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank 80 BEST TRESSED LIST Get a new summer look at these Hamptons salons.

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84 BONFIRES AND BUNGALOWS Outdoor entertaining with a luxury twist, from Gurney’s Montauk and Hamptons Aristocrat 86 A NONCOMFORMING SPIRIT Bespoke liquors made with local ingredients, by Matchbook Distilling Co. 88 THE BRAZILIAN CONNECTION Inside the minds of Brazilian entrepreneurs on the East End 92 EDITOR’S PICKS Purist founder Cristina Cuomo’s summer wellness must-haves 94 NEW IN TOWN

Retail therapy in the Hamptons 100 GALLERY FILE Where and when to experience fine art out East

FOOD IS MEDICINE

106 SALAD DAYS Colorful summer dishes from Purist contributing editor, designer Peter Som 110 EAT HERE NOW New and revamped restaurants to visit this season

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touch of refinement to the charter experience. 142 DANCE IT OUT Blood-pumping dance classes from TORCH’D, DanceBody and THE LIMIT 145 MOVE IT Yoga, cardio, barre and strength-training classes on the East End 146 AT A GLANCE Art, culture and educational happenings in the Hamptons 148 NUMEROLOGY A by-the-numbers look at top designer Michael Kors

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EDITORIAL

Founder + Editor Cristina Cuomo Executive Editor Ray Rogers Features Editor Jim Servin Assistant Editor + Photo Editor Gabrielle Echevarrieta Senior Wellness + Beauty Editor Amely Greeven Beauty + Fitness Editor Beth Landman Wellness Editor Fernanda Niven Contributing Health Editors Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, The Morrison Center, Tapp Francke Ingolia, STANDwellness Copy Editor Michèle Filon Research Editor Jill Malter Contributing Editor Peter Som Special Project Editors Jenny Landey, TR Pescod Contributing Fashion Editor Gretchen Gunlocke Fenton Contributing Literary Editors Monique Millane, Alison Relyea Editorial Intern Patricia Neves Contributing Writers Marisa Belger, Donna Bulseco, Candace Bushnell, Bevin Butler, Constance Chen Alina Cho, Camille Coy, Chris Cuomo Dr. Gerry Curatola, Donna D’Cruz, Matt Diehl Dimitri Ehrlich, Melissa Errico, Pamela Fiori, Marisa Fox, Steve Garbarino, Ann Louise Gittleman, Tess Ghilaga, Kara Goldin, Alastair Gordon, Linda Hayes Nancy Kane, Ami Keaoloha, Matthew Kenney, Dr. Gail King, Dr. Frank Lipman Dr. Lea Lis, Roxanna Namavar, Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, Dr. Whitney Roban Hal Rubenstein, Michele Shapiro, Brooke Shields, Biet Simkin, Lea Sisson Julia Szabo, Edwina Von Gal, Regina Weinreich, Ali Wentworth, Constance C.R. White

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WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE WAYS TO STAY WELL DURING THE SUMMERTIME? “Get outside and soak up that vitamin D! Whether it’s at the beach, on a bike ride or sitting in the garden, outside is where you will find me all summer long.”

WHAT IS THE BEST WELLNESS ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? “The Dalai Lama says to be kind to yourself, to others and the Earth.”

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM A “LEAD WITH LOVE” SUBJECT? “To continue to trust my creative process and use my platform to have important conversations. The more we communicate, the more room there is for change.”

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO SELF-CARE REGIMEN? “Journaling. It’s not only deeply cathartic to articulate my thoughts and feelings, but it also holds me accountable to both the human I profess to be, and the one I aspire to become.”

HOW ARE READING AND WELLNESS INTERCONNECTED? “Reading is fundamental to mental wellness. It takes us to new lands, lets us use our imagination without a screen, informs and educates. It can be both a meditative practice and a heart-pumping thrill ride.”

Tapp Francke Ingolia, MS, is the owner and founder of STANDwellness in Water Mill. She has a master’s degree in nutrition and integrative health, as well as special certifications in genomic counseling and homeopathy for chronic disease. She focuses on supporting the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms in order to help people overcome their health obstacles.

Dr. Frank Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the chief medical officer at The Well. He is the bestselling author of six books: How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young and Slim for Life, Revive, Total Renewal and his latest, Better Sleep, Better You.

In addition to family portrait photography, Cathrine White’s work has appeared on television, and in bestselling books, major print publications and art galleries in New York and Los Angeles. She was raised in Sweden, and currently lives in Westchester County, outside of New York City.

In television, film, and theater, DeWanda Wise has established herself as one of the industry’s most exciting new talents. Wise is best known for starring in the Netflix adaptation of She’s Gotta Have It, created by Spike Lee. She will next be seen in Netflix’s Fatherhood opposite Kevin Hart, and Universal’s highly anticipated Jurassic World: Dominion.

Lee Woodruff is a media trainer, author, speaker and an avid reader. She is also the co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which helps veterans transition to the home front. She has published three bestselling books, including Those We Love Most, Perfectly Imperfect, and In An Instant, co-written with her husband, Bob.

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THE PANDEMIC OF POSSIBILITY Navigating paths to new beginnings. BY DONNA D’CRUZ

time, instead of applying our usual hasty plaster, hoping things heal up. This is the most grand invitation we have ever received: “You are cordially invited to reset, awaken and embrace a new paradigm. Huzzah!” The simple truth is that breakdowns and breakthroughs are two sides of the same coin. To reach a breakthrough, we must admit we’ve been in a collective breakdown. It’s difficult to embrace uncertainty and move forward, and yet, here we are. “Leap, and the net will appear,” says the Zen proverb. Perhaps it’s time to release the burden of the haters who don’t serve us, to move from power and extraction economies toward co-creation and collaboration on the micro, meso and macro levels. It means examining and reimagining all our relationships— to food, to finance, to race, to gender, to hydration, to ecology, to family, to friends...to love. Life has called an unexpected time-out for humankind. The pandemic’s unforgiving glare has exposed our vulnerabilities as a society, and yet in the muck of it all, we find an invitation to more fully understand the sublime interconnectedness of all things. What an opportunity to start again and build better in the spirit of compassion, grace and creativity!

I saw my neighbor out walking last week, and hardly recognized her. She seemed to have noticeably aged. She moved too carefully, her hair was uncolored; to my eye, she had stepped over the threshold of the vibrant autumn of her life and into an early winter. The jolt came when I wondered how I would now seem to those who know me. Social distancing and the unfathomable barb of being sequestered have created a wound in both individual and collective consciousness. My inner mantra is a constant questioning: What are the steps we might take toward healing and reconciling this? Maybe some of you have felt the same way. Perhaps my neighbor got used to the small freedoms of isolation and no longer felt the need to present a doctored appearance, hair color included. Many of us have secretly embraced the liberation of working from home, but how is this affecting our relationships, creativity and innovation? A phalanx of well-meaning “experts” comes forward now, eager to walk us through the path back to normalcy, to the way things were. Except that nothing will be the same ever again. Not with us, not with our work, our family, our friends, our city, our country, our world. It won’t be. It can’t be. When you’ve walked through the valley of the shadow and experienced the dark night of the soul, it’s naive to wish the past year away, and sweep it under the rug. There are lessons to be learned, and we ignore them at our peril. Our pain can—and must be—transmuted into a greater good. If we have felt broken down, let us build back better this

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Meditation guru Biet Simkin answers Purist readers’ questions. Dear Rebecca, Remember first: You are not your mind. Move the thoughts into your body and try and dance them around. I find that ideas can often be so limited, so negative and so repetitive! If you want to live a surprising life you will need to add movement and laughter into your daily regimen! Love, Biet

Dear Biet, I have taken some serious breaks from alcohol during the pandemic, which felt both necessary and remarkably easy. Now that things are opening back up, I suspect that the more time I spend with others, the more I’ll have an urge to drink again and fall back into predictable social patterns. How do I tap into my resolve and navigate this new normal without trying to numb pain, awkwardness and anxiety? Jess, Nantucket Jess, Not all of us have the resolve to quit drinking alone. For some, it really takes 12-step recovery. With that said, the drinking issue needs to be supplanted by a spiritual solution. I do not mean thinking pretty thoughts and reciting affirmations here and there. Spirituality offers a completely different way of coming at life. It’s upsidedown from what most do. As someone who travels the world, goes to fancy dinner parties, does events on major stages and has all kinds of high-stakes interactions, I can tell you: You don’t need a drink; you just need a real and personal connection with a divinity of your own understanding and mythology. You got this! Love, Biet

Margaritte, It is no surprise it leads to overeating. I hear you! I have been studying intuitive eating now for about three years and I can tell you one of the first things that has to go is self-judgment and judgment of others. It’s one thing to have a clear intuition about what your body will look like if you love her; it’s another to project model standards to a body that is unique and not 12 years old. Learning to love ourselves is a strange and amazing journey, but I can say some keys are: Move! Like your life depends on it! Touch! Your body and love yourself! Journal! Your feelings need to come out! Do anger meditation! (I’ll have some available soon.) Lastly, tune in to how averse you are to feeling all your feelings and see how you are covering your feelings with food. Choose, and remember: We can only choose once we have awareness. Love, Biet bietsimkin.com

Dear Biet, How can I stay in the state of worthiness? I keep falling into negative states, affected by the actions of people around me. How do I let those negative thoughts go, so I only feel my worthiness and peace? Rebecca, Chichester, U.K. 30

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Author, actor and tech entrepreneur Blondy Baruti channeled his inspirational drive into creating BePerk, an app that protects the mental well-being of kids on social media.

happen in my life.” The concept of BePerk—the name is Afrikaans for “control”— is to address the bullying, anxiety and other mental health issues that are often a part of social media use. “Everyone wants to be in control of their life, and BePerk puts full control into the user’s hands,” Baruti says. “The user on BePerk decides how they want to be viewed, how long someone can view their content, how much access people have, what you can see and what The hardship you cannot see. I believe that Baruti way we can minimize or slow experienced down the bullying and anxiety, motivates him to help judging, depression and mental children health issues.” overcome Baruti is in a good place now, bullying. but escaping the hunger and violence of a civil war wasn’t the end of his travails. His life in America has had a lot of ups and downs. In 2010, he earned a scholarship to play Division I basketball at the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, but early in his sophomore year, an injured ankle put an end to his hoop dreams. He shifted gears and decided to pursue acting, and managed to land a role on an ABC TV pilot, but it didn’t get picked up. This lifelong roller-coaster ride of opportunity and disappointment has taught Baruti a lot about perseverance, grit and determination. “I don’t look at my life based on what bad things happened to me,” Baruti says. “I look at my life and think about the good things that happened to me. The bad, I can only learn from, and be excited about what’s to come and what I’m doing with my life today. So I get excited and look back at where I came from and I have a lot to be thankful for. I just have to be persistent and resilient and go after whatever I want.” beperk.life

When most of us think of having a bad day, it might be stress over unpaid bills, relationship problems or loud construction noises outside your window. For Blondy Baruti, the challenges he grew up with included running for his life from violent militias waging civil war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sickness and the threat of starvation. At the age of 10, Baruti fled his village and began a 16-month odyssey through the Congolese jungle, walking more than 500 miles, subsisting on rotten fruit, stumbling across corpses and haunted by frequent gunfire. His mere survival is remarkable. But the fact that his journey eventually took him from poverty and strife in Africa to Hollywood— where Baruti, 30, is now an acclaimed author (his memoir, The Incredible Story of Blondy Baruti, was published in 2018 by Simon & Schuster) and actor who has appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—defies the odds on an entirely different scale. Now adding a new chapter to an already improbable life story, Baruti’s latest incarnation is as a tech entrepreneur. He has just launched BePerk, a social media platform whose goal is to promote mental well-being by allowing users to decide how they want to be represented on social media. “When I was in the war, running for my life, I wished I had something that could give me hope, the feeling that I’m gonna survive,” says Baruti, from his home in Marina del Rey, California, where he lives with a white Akita named Athena. “I didn’t have that, so I wanted to build an app that will bring hope to kids who are suffering. I want them to look at this app and know I was one of them and I survived, and let them know, yes, I can survive this, I can make things 32

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SOUL CARE

In her new book, Woman Evolve, author and motivational speaker Sarah Jakes Roberts provides a road map for a deeper kind of self-care.

your book tour, and how has it helped you? SJR: With only one exception, I have maintained a clear schedule for my Fridays. Fridays are my day to unwind, process, and check in with myself before showing up for my husband and children on the weekends.

PURIST: You speak about “soul care” in your book Woman Evolve. What is the difference between that and self-care? SARAH JAKES ROBERTS: Self-care is taking care of your physical being, but soul care is taking the time to check in with how your soul is responding to the world around you.

By nurturing her spirit, Sarah Jakes Roberts grows into her true potential as a woman.

PURIST: Tell us about the title of the book, Woman Evolve— what does that term mean to you? SJR: Woman Evolve is a command that I believe every woman will have to answer as life’s unexpected moments alter our hopes, dreams and faith. My book seeks to help women identify where they are, and proposes an opportunity for them to embark on a journey of growth. My hope is that every woman who entrusts a part of her life to Woman Evolve will encounter honor for her journey and hope for her present, so that we can become beacons of lights for every woman’s future. womanevolvebook.com.

PURIST: Some studies show that women have been more highly affected by the pandemic. How can soul care help in particular during this time? SJR: We are inundated daily with thoughts, opinions, headlines and emotions that we aren’t often able to fully process. Soul care is even more important as we take in the trauma of the pandemic. It offers us an opportunity to grieve the loss of lives and life as we’ve known it, while also discovering gratitude for what remains. PURIST: What soul care have you implemented during 34

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PURIST: What was the pivotal moment when you began to offer yourself soul care? SJR: The pandemic heightened my need to check in with my soul. The beauty of self-care for me is the opportunity to have time alone with oneself. When my usual pockets of peace were closed due to the pandemic, I had to find a way to really cultivate a practice of stillness and connecting with my soul.

PURIST: Can you provide any tips or strategies for people to enact soul care for themselves? SJR: One of my favorite ways is to ask myself the question: “How are you?” and then allow my body, recent experiences and current responsibilities to answer the question. I have found there are moments when I’m exhausted, happy or stressed just by checking in with myself.

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Page-turning thrillers, dramas and celebrity memoirs top the list for bestselling author and motivational speaker Lee Woodruff’s summer books.

THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME (Simon & Schuster) by Laura Dave Looking for a read you can’t

nightmare. Now in their 40s, Grace and Dan Arden have spent each year of their marriage losing hope in having a baby as they attempt to get pregnant through IVF. Priya Laghari and her husband, Nick Archer, are younger, but have also been facing infertility challenges (as well as serious relationship issues). Both women’s embryo-implantation appointments are in the same clinic and on the same day. You see where this is going, right? When a child is born, resembling neither parent, the devastation begins to unwind.

put down? Well then, this is your next book. Bestselling author Dave crafts a love story, thriller and definite future streaming series in this taut and engrossing novel. In one day, Hannah Hall watches everything she knew to be true in her marriage vanish when her husband disappears, leaving a cryptic note and a duffel bag of cash. “Protect her,” is all her husband Owen’s note says, and Hannah knows it refers to her prickly 16-year-old stepdaughter, Bailey, who had lost her mother in a car accident years earlier. With well-written characters, a whip-saw plot and the slow reveal of a hidden past, Dave’s story takes us from the Bay Area deep into the heart of Texas Hill Country, while crafting a love story at the book’s heart.

THE ANATOMY OF DESIRE (William Morrow) by L.R. Dorn Two women, romantically involved, set off in a canoe on a remote California lake and one of them expects the day to end in a marriage proposal. Instead, one woman, Beck, is dead and the other, Cleo, a social media fitness

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influencer, has fled into the arms of her boyfriend at a nearby weekend home. Written in short-form prose and social media posts, the story comes together from a 360-degree view of everyone involved: from Cleo and her boyfriend to the attorneys, sheriff and parents of both women. THE SIREN (Grand Central Publishing) by Katherine St. John Take an idyllic Caribbean island movie set with a hot hunky Hollywood star, his celebrity ex-wife, a fledgling producer and a mysterious assistant who has arrived with her own agenda. Behind all of the glitz lie some very deep and dark secrets that are soon to be unearthed as a hurricane brews offshore, trapping everyone on the island. It’s not the storm that proves to be the real danger. The truth that is revealed will upend everything. Find more reviews and recommendations at leewoodruff.com

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SUNSHINE GIRL (Ballantine Books) by Julianna Margulies We all met her as Nurse Hathaway on ER and rooted for her as The Good Wife’s Alicia Florrick, but actress Julianna Margulies can now add writer and storyteller to her impressive list of credits. Every celebrity has a story, but not everybody is able to weave their life into a compelling book that both goes deep and delights. Margulies’ begins with girlhood and moves through the turbulence of coming of age in the ’70s. She writes about her journey from waitressing to stardom and to finding her true home with her husband and their son. This compelling memoir is a reminder that all of us come from imperfect families, but knowing you are loved can overcome so many of the dings and dents life throws our way.

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Award-winning producer Sidra Smith, co-founder and executive producer of Essence’s film and TV studio, on the importance of community, speaking up, and listening. INTERVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHRINE WHITE

CATHRINE WHITE: What has changed for you since the experience we had last summer with the tragic murder of George Floyd?

CW: What has been something you have been surprised to learn, while having these conversations with the women on your show?

SIDRA SMITH: It showed me how important it is to stay connected to the people in our communities. People are so much in their own worlds, and when something this traumatic happens it shows me that our support system needs to be closer.... I think about the young woman who recorded the murder, and I wonder who she has to lean on? So call up that friend or that family member or your neighbor and just check on them to see how they’re doing and let them know you’re there for them.

SS: I discovered that it’s not true when people say that Black women don’t support one another. The love and the sisterhood I’ve seen has broken down any suggestion of that. I’m witnessing how much Black women do stick together and how much power there is in that. These conversations have provided a safe space for us to be vulnerable with each other, and it’s been a wonderful experience. CW: What has having a twin sister taught you about yourself?

CW: Congratulations on producing the I Am Speaking... Listen, video-on-demand project for Essence Studios. I listened to a few of the episodes—such incredible content. Tell me all about your role as a producer and what you hope to create with it?

SS: I’ve learned that we’re stronger together. There’s so much power in twins, whether they’re in the same city or not. Like, sometimes we’ll have on the same colors or outfit when we FaceTime—she lives in LA and I’m in New York. There’s just a powerful connection that we have and I am grateful to God for making us twice.

SS: The producer of I Am Speaking...Listen was Barkue Tubman-Zawolo, founder and CEO of MBL International Group and MBL Boss Lady Effect. When she told me she wanted to do this particular conversation between African and African American women, I supported it a thousand percent because bridging the gap between women on the continent and Black women in America has been a passion of mine since I lived in Ghana in 2005. So whenever we can have that conversation, I’m all-hands-on-deck. Now in general, I started Essence Studios and the streaming platform to give women of color globally a voice. I realized that we are the same; more than we are different. So the more we can support getting our voices out there, the more powerful we become globally as Black women standing in solidarity.

CW: What book are you currently reading? SS: Great Leaders Have No Rules by Kevin Kruse. Women right now, especially Black women, are in such leadership roles, that I feel we have a responsibility to nurture our leadership qualities so that we’re setting an example for the women who come after us. We have to develop the Black female leaders of the future. CW: What do you look forward to the most this summer? SS: Lying on the beach with a glass of Champagne, toasting to the fact that we got through this pandemic!

“Bridging the gap between women on the continent and Black women in America has been a passion of mine since I lived in Ghana in 2005,” says Smith.

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that is out of rhythm, is that it leads to a dysregulated immune system. Oftentimes we talk about making your immune system stronger, “boosting” it to fight off whatever comes its way. But a more accurate way to think of it is having an immune system that knows how to deploy a modulated, measured response, especially in the event of a catastrophic assault such as a novel virus infection. As scientists and doctors discovered when looking at the mortality patterns of COVID-19 (as well as other endemic viruses such as SARS, MERS and avian flu, in addition to some noninfectious diseases like multiple sclerosis and pancreatitis), a common, often fatal, complication they found is called a “cytokine storm.” This is when the body launches an overly aggressive attack on the virus, unleashing so many cytokines at once that the body sustains too much damage from the resulting inflammation. So while cytokines can be beneficial, particularly when deployed in just the right amount, too many at once can overwhelm the immune system and the body. When it comes to our immune system, more is not always better. Moderation, modulation and resilience, however, are. Sleep has the power to equip our body with the best defense system possible. drfranklipman.com Excerpted from Better Sleep, Better You. Copyright © 2021 by Frank Lipman, MD & Neil Parikh. Used with permission of Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company. New York, NY. All rights reserved.

As we’ve seen in the case of a pandemic—the ultimate test of our immune strength and resilience—sleeping more and better may very well save your life. There’s a reason why more and more doctors are recommending sleep as a preventive remedy for widespread viral infection: It’s one of the most influential regulators of your immune system. Your immune system is the original third-shift worker, punching in as you drift off to sleep. It takes advantage of your downtime to repair damaged cells, gain ground in the fight against disease or lingering infection, and manufacture and stockpile protective, infection-fighting molecules, namely cytokine antibodies. Cytokines are kind of like all-purpose modulators in the body, helping you sleep and preparing to protect you from invaders. When you don’t get enough sleep, though, your immune system pretty much can’t do any of those things. That’s why people who don’t sleep long or well enough are more likely to get sick, including from viral infections like COVID-19. And when they do get sick, they get sicker and take longer to recover. In fact, the evidence is so clear that routinely sleeping fewer than six hours a night compromises your immune system and increases your risk of cancer, that the World Health Organization has classified any form of nighttime shift work as a probable carcinogen. (The only exception to this is for people with genetic variants on ADRB1 or other genes that allow for less sleep—but this is not most of us!) The biggest problem with dysregulated sleep, or sleep 42

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Production of microalgae, a complete protein, does not add to the planet’s carbon footprint.

GREEN MACHINE Algae—the next best protein source?

offers a complete protein. Algae has been cultivated as a food source for centuries. Macroalgaes find their way into our diet in the form of seaweed salads, sushi rolls and nori snacks. Microalgaes like agar are commonly used as binders in processed foods. The highest level of protein in any algae can be found in spirulina, a blue-green microalgae and one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Rich in vitamins A, B, E and K as well as minerals like calcium, magnesium and iron, and a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina brings a lot to the table, providing 8 grams of protein in just 2 tablespoons. When added to a smoothie, mixed with water or blended into oatmeal or chia seed pudding, this powder packs a nutritional boost. Astronauts have it added to their food when they are in space to get a nutrient upgrade. The best part? Cultivation of spirulina requires very little land. Cattle require 1,550 square feet of land to produce 2.2 pounds of protein, compared with microalgae’s 27 square feet. The production of the mighty algae does not add to our carbon footprint. Spirulina grows quickly, efficiently and without any greenhouse gases. Algaes are aquatic, so water quality is an important consideration. Make sure to look at the Certificate of Analysis (COA) to ensure that the algae is pollutant-free. Whether you’re a vegetarian in search of a complete protein source, or an omnivore looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing amino acid quality, spirulina is a good choice. STANDwellness.com

With greenhouse gases on the rise and our climate slowly warming, it makes sense to cultivate sustainable protein options other than meat. The world’s appetite for meat has already had devastating ecological consequences: Greenpeace reports that the livestock industry is responsible for 14 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Seventy-five percent of our agricultural land is devoted to raising livestock. A shocking 80 percent of the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest can be attributed to clearing land for cattle. So, what do we do? For some, the answer is to eat no meat at all. Others opt to be more meat-aware—this means choosing meat wisely, just a small amount with meals, and turning to the plant world for other protein sources. Twelve to 20 percent of the human diet needs to be protein, which can get complicated when we depend on plant-based sources. Because it provides a complete set of amino acids, meat is considered a complete protein. Most plant-based sources contain only some of the amino acids the body needs. Of the 20 amino acids used by the human body, our bodies can produce just 11; the other nine must be acquired from food. If we are missing just one of these amino acids, the body is unable to build crucial protein structures like muscles, hair and red blood cells. If plant foods like beans, grains, nuts and seeds provide an incomplete source, relying on them for protein means possibly missing out on critical amino acids. Enter algae, one of the few plant-based foods that 44

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An internet meme jokes that “pets are the new kids, and plants are the new pets.” The term “pet parent” has become increasingly popular, reflecting a cultural notion that many people’s animal children are just as spoiled as their human ones. The pandemic has only added to the fur-baby boom, with such a dramatic increase in adoption rates last year that some animal shelters ran out of dogs. Diet is a cornerstone of well-being, and healthy food can extend the life expectancy of animals. A majority of common pet food brands are created with “feed grade” rather than “human grade” ingredients, lowering the threshold for the amount of chemicals, allergens, harmful animal by-products and fillers allowed in each bag of chow. The production of pet food can also hinder the health of the planet: Dogs in the U.S. consume over 32 billion pounds of protein per year, which accounts for 25 to 30 percent of meat consumption’s environmental impact, according to a UCLA study. For a sustainable, hypoallergenic alternative to mystery meat, opt for dog foods like Jiminy’s (jiminys.com), a line made with a blend of insect protein and plant-based nutrients. Many pets dread bath time, and toxin-riddled grooming products only make spa day worse. Humans have been avoiding sulfates, parabens and artificial fragrances like the

plague, and your dog’s ’do deserves the same treatment. Try Pride + Groom’s (prideandgroom.com) natural bath products, which are formulated for specific fur types, with great-smelling botanicals to detangle, soften and shine. Preventive health care is having a renaissance among humans, and this “nip it in the bud” mindset can also be extended to pets. “Preventive medical care is key to the success of our canine friends,” says veterinarian Stacy Choczynski Johnson. “Regular vaccinations, providing flea and heartworm-disease prevention and regular fecal parasite screening with deworming are all essential. Screening for chronic diseases is key, since our fur babies cannot describe their aches, pains and maladies to us.” These vet trips can get pricey, but pet insurance plans like Pumpkin aim to help pet parents access comprehensive animal health care. In addition to accident- and illnessrelated coverage, Pumpkin (pumpkin.care) offers a Preventative Essentials Pack that covers an annual wellness exam, vaccines and key lab tests in full. For those in search of a forever companion, adopt from one of the East End’s pet shelters or rescues, including ARF, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (arfhamptons.org), Gimme Shelter (gimmeshelteranimalrescue.org) or Southampton’s Last Chance Animal Rescue (lcarescue.org). 46

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development of all chronic disease. Luckily, AGEs can be easily controlled and limited by both diet and methods of low-heat moisture cooking. 4 FREE UP FASCIA. Fascia, the connective tissue surrounding your joints, ligaments and muscles, can frequently be “glued” together due to infection, surgery, trauma and repetitive movements. Methods like massage, cupping, stretching and myofascial release can help loosen fascia so that chronic pain, digestive problems, pelvic pain and obstructions can be resolved. 5 ACTIVATE CELLULAR REJUVENATION. As many of us are aware, rejuvenation, restoration and repair all start at the cellular level. First and foremost, the cell membrane needs to become more flexible to let nutrients in and toxins out. That is where the good omega-6s like hempseed oil, with the perfect 4 to 1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3, come into play. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons a day on steamed veggies or use as a salad dressing base. 6 MIND YOUR MINERALS. Both copper and iron overload are associated with the development of neurofibrillary tangles and beta amyloid plaque, the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s. Cast out the cast-iron and copper cookware; review your supplement regimen to ensure your daily multivitamins are iron- and copper-free. 7 OPTIMIZE THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION. The gut is the source of your immune system. It is also your second brain. Avoid overuse of antibiotics and take probiotics cautiously—no more than 10,000 CFUs per dose. Bring on the pickles, sauerkraut and miso. In Radical Longevity, I delve much deeper into these rules and discuss how they affect the heart, brain, bones, sex life, hair, skin and nails. To order a copy of Radical Longevity and get three free bonus health guides, visit radicallongevitybook.com.

My pioneering mentor, Dr. Hazel Parcells, the grande dame of alternative medicine, lived to the ripe young age of 106. When she left this world, she had all her senses, stamina and wit intact. Dr. Parcells was certainly not blessed with the “right” genes, because at the age of 40 she was diagnosed with terminal tuberculosis and managed to make a full recovery, healing her body back to complete health. She lived into her second century using the principles of the science of nutrition, dietetics and detoxification. From her I learned early on to root out the primary causes of disease; DNA does not equal destiny. I later adapted her secrets of longevity and built upon them with my own research and decades of clinical practice, culminating in my latest book, Radical Longevity. Here is a sneak peek at the steps you can take to ensure a more vibrant future of living joyfully in vibrant health. 1 IMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING. Surprisingly, when it comes to respiratory viruses, the most potent protective factor is a good old-fashioned humidifier. A 2019 Harvard University study concluded that the biggest risk factor for respiratory infection is the air we breathe. Dry air enables a virus to travel farther and survive longer, and it harms our natural immune barriers. Invest in a humidifier with an optimal range of humidity from 40 to 60 percent. 2 DIMINISH TOXIC OVERLOAD. You can decrease your vulnerability to old age and the diseases of aging, as well as autoimmune conditions, by systematically reducing the toxic burden of overflowing pesticides, chemicals, environmental pollutants, EMFs, mold and parasites—poisons that weaken your body at a cellular level. 3 COMBAT AGES. Foods that are high in animal fat, like bacon, cheese and butter, are also naturally high in advanced glycation end products, known as AGEs— a cause of inflammation, tissue hardening and the

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with fertility or menopause, Viellard honors each individual’s personal health protocol. “What I love about it is that every case is different,” Viellard says. “Some need to adjust their diet, others need body treatments, and others will be just fine taking an herbal formula.” For those seeking a seasonal detox, Viellard leads a two-week Ayurvedic cleanse in the fall and spring to boost liver function and remove accumulated toxins. Recommended at least once a year, this self-care ritual provides an emotional and physical reset. This winter, Viellard plans to lead a weekly women’s group to impart Ayurvedic tips on self-care, diet and energy healing based on Kundalini practices, and a new quantum physics technique to directly work on the subconscious. In the meantime, Viellard offers consultations, treatments and trainings in Ayurveda for every budget, one-on-one (in person and remotely) and yoga and healing Zoom sessions. The goal in Ayurveda is to live a long and happy life. “I’m giving my clients their own user manual to optimize their health,” Viellard says. umacenternyc.com

If you’re treating your body like a the holistic Ayurvedic receptacle rather than a temple, approach with gentle redemption is on the way. Ayurveda, movement to align body and mind. yoga’s 7,000-year-old sister science of mind-body medicine and holistic healing, has stood the test of time for its powerful, individualized approach to wellness. Located a stone’s throw from Bloomingdale’s in Manhattan, the Uma Center dispenses ancient wisdom at a serene space owned by Burgundy, France, native Marie Viellard. During yoga-teacher training in 2012, Viellard discovered Ayurveda after her own health needs weren’t met with traditional Western medicine. As she advanced in her knowledge of the human body and disease prevention, she won certification in Ayurvedic medicine and launched her career. While she treats the ravages of stress for both sexes, Viellard’s expertise in women’s digestive and hormonal health addresses a broad spectrum of conditions. A healthy client gains insights in diet and lifestyle to keep disease at bay. If an imbalance presents, Viellard taps Ayurveda to treat the root cause of the ailment, as opposed to its symptoms. Whether addressing issues 49

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10 tips on how to enjoy sunshine responsibly. BY DR. FRANK LIPMAN 1 RESPECT THE POWER OF THE SUN. To start dialing down your sun-o-phobia, treat sun exposure with respect and think of it as powerful medicine. Like with most meds, the right dose can be helpful, but a too-high dose comes with dangerous side effects. With the sun, use the lowest dose necessary, but don’t avoid the solar medicine completely.

Beyond just simply being drawn to the sun—its light, its warmth, the everything-will-be-OK vibe it sends off—we actually need sunshine. Much like plants, which harness the sun’s rays through photosynthesis, our bodies use sunlight to help the skin produce the vitamin D it needs to build bones, tame inflammation, boost the immune system and protect against cancer. While ancient cultures deified the sun and modern culture embraces it as a symbol of health and hope, dermatologists and public health authorities tell us to fear it, at least for the past 30 years or so. In our all-or-nothing culture, we’ve lost a balanced relationship with the sun, either underestimating its power and inviting damaging sunburn or avoiding it entirely. But there is a middle road: developing a safe personal strategy for sun exposure. Although irresponsible sunbathing is, without question, harmful and precautions must be taken, regular sun exposure in small, managed, unprotected doses is essential for good health. This is not a license to overdo it! Consider it permission to step outside and into the light with a little less fear. So, how to use the sun to your advantage? Here’s what I recommend:

2 KNOW THE ENEMY: SUNBURN. It is sunburn, not healthy sun exposure, that causes problems. Repeated sunburns, especially in children and very fair-skinned people, have been linked to melanoma. But there is no credible scientific evidence that regular, moderate sun exposure causes melanoma or other skin cancers. 3 PREPARE YOUR SKIN—AND SLOWLY BUILD UP TOLERANCE. Instead of kicking off the summer months with a dangerous sunburn, slowly ramp up your tolerance. The time to start with brief sessions—no pinking!—is early in the spring, or early in the morning, before the sun gets too strong. From there, slowly build up the amount of time you spend in the sun, to a safe and sensible max—but remember, we’re talking minutes, not hours.

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4 MANAGING YOUR DOSE. Daily exposure of large amounts of bare and unprotected skin to sunlight, for the amount of time it takes just before you become the faintest shade of pink, is the best way to optimize your D levels. If you’re very fair-skinned, your limit may be as little as five minutes, or considerably longer if you’re dark-skinned and tend not to burn. To keep a close eye on exposure, try a vitamin D-tracking app called dminder, which, using your skin tone, age, body type, location and local weather, calculates how many minutes you need to spend outdoors in the sun to generate optimal D without burning. (While you’re out there, be cautious about exposing your face to the sun. Facial skin is delicate and prone to aging and wrinkles. Better, for instance, to give your legs a nice shot of direct sun instead.)

with lightweight T-shirts, pants, hats, etc. to keep you cool and provide physical protection from the sun, regardless of how long you plan to be outside. For extra coverage, invest in a “flap-hat” with side panels to cover the ears and neck, plus lightweight, long-sleeve shirts and long pants whenever possible. Working or playing outdoors for hours at a time? Then invest in a few pieces of sun-protective clothing, from sites like Solumbra by Sun Precautions or Australia’s coolibar.com. 8 KNOW WHAT’S IN YOUR BREW. Though I’m hardly a fan of the toxins found in sunscreens, or their relative inability to fully block melanoma-triggering rays, for now anyway, it’s one of the best defenses we have, so buy the best stuff possible. Choose organic sunscreens with as many ecoand body-friendly ingredients as possible to lessen your toxic load—what’s in the tube can be almost as dangerous as the diseases they’re designed to protect against! A typical sunscreen product is a chemical carpet-bomb to the body, so the cleaner your brew the better. Look for brands that provide broad-spectrum (UVA- and UVBsunburn) protection with fewer hazardous chemicals that penetrate the skin. A mineral-based product that uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to physically block sunrays by reflecting and scattering them is safest (it protects against both UVB and UVA rays). My personal favorite is Beautycounter’s mineral sunscreen. According to the Environmental Working Group, the best—as in, least toxic—sunscreens available are ones without PABA, parabens, fragrances, nanoparticles, retinyl palmitate (a form of vitamin A), oxybenzone, benzophenone-3 (BP-3) and aminobenzoic acid, which can affect your heart, hormones and even your DNA. For excellent guidance on which sunscreens are naughty or nicer, check out the Environmental Working Group’s list of safer sunscreens.

5 THINK SHORT SHOTS OF UNPROTECTED SUN EXPOSURE. Based on factors like your age, skin type, time of day and where you live, your exposure needs may vary, a lot. The farther you are from the equator, the more sun exposure you’ll need to generate a healthy amount of vitamin D. For example, a fair-skinned person, hanging at the beach in June, in the middle of the day for about 10 to 15 minutes (just enough to cause a light pinkness 24 hours after), is producing the equivalent of 15,000 to 20,000 IU of vitamin D. But put that same person farther north in Montreal and they’d likely need 20 to 30 minutes to get a similar benefit. Those with dark skin pigmentation may need 30 minutes to 3 hours longer of exposure to sunlight to generate the same amount of vitamin D as a fair-skinned person would. Not sure where your D levels are? Have them checked regularly. The appropriate blood test to ask for is the 25OH vitamin D or 25-hydroxy vitamin D test. Be aware that the current “normal” range for vitamin D is 20 to 55 ng/ml, which is, in my opinion, much too low. Those levels might be fine if you want to prevent rickets or osteomalacia, but they are not adequate for optimal health. The ideal range for optimal health is 50 to 80 ng/ml.

9 HOLD YOUR FIRE! Hit the beach or the playground on any given weekend and you’ll see platoons of wellmeaning parents hosing down their kids, head to toe, with aerosol sunscreen sprays. They douse the family—and anyone else downwind—in a toxic cloud of sunscreen. Pure madness, if you ask me. The saner alternative? Skip the sprays and instead, use lotions and creams that remain localized.

6 PLAN YOUR RETREAT. After you’ve hit your allotted maximum sunblock-free time in the sun—again, think minutes, not hours—protecting yourself comes back into play. Time to cover up, seek shade or use a healthy, chemical-free sunblock. Also, don’t overestimate the protection that sunblock provides—it’s not a magic bullet. One of the primary causes of sunburn and skin cancer is the use of poor-quality sunscreens, which may prevent burning but don’t properly defend against the UVA rays that can cause melanoma.

BOOST YOUR “INTERNAL SUNSCREEN” WITH THE RIGHT FOOD. Consuming antioxidants and beneficial fats strengthens skin cells, helping to protect them from sun damage. Eating lots of vegetables and fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, goji berries and pomegranates and supplementing with green powdered mixes and fish oils are great options when going into the sun. Here’s to enjoying the sun safely! drfranklipman.com

7 COVER YOUR, UM, ASSETS. If you’re spending time above and beyond your daily sunshine max, be sure to reapply sunblock often and be sensible about layering up

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Recessed ceiling lights placed in a random formation throughout the glass house are reminiscent of the night sky.

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Architect Ramona Albert brings nature to an iconic glass house in the Hamptons. BY DONNA BULSECO

Canaan, Connecticut, those structures appeal to our senses, symbolizing the idea of living in nature, exposed but enclosed. For Brooklyn-based architect Ramona Albert, connecting to the natural world has always informed her design aesthetic, and it’s an inclination even more important, she believes, after being confined in our houses for many

The glass house is a modern archetype that offers an immediate answer to the classic question: How do you connect the inside to the outside? Nature commands every view in a glass house, and that’s the point, isn’t it? When you think about Mies van der Rohe’s much-studied minimalist original in Plano, Illinois, or Philip Johnson’s oftvisited version on a little knoll surrounded by trees in New 57

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months because of the pandemic. “I’m from the mountains in Transylvania and growing up, I was always outside, hiking, picking mushrooms, playing,” Albert says. “I love glass houses in a woodsy setting, and now in 2021, there are so many materials available to make them.” There’s ductile concrete, for example, that “has the potential to create a long thin shell with glass going all the way around.” Her firm, Ramona Albert Architecture, has done a glass house in Rhinebeck, New York, and a pilgrimage chapel in Romania’s Harghita Mountains, as well as light-filled residences in and around New York. Her knowledge of glazing, insulation and energy-efficient elements is deep and generous —a glance at her website, ramonaalbert. com, holds insights on glass technology that explain in simple language some of the remarkable choices. Recently, for a client in the Hamptons, a glass house suited one of the major goals of the project: creating openness and simplicity

Curved white living room walls reflect light from the fireplace onto the ceiling and floor.

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In the bedroom, lighting by Castellani & Smith, custom built-in cabinets, bed frame and night stands

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in a 3,500-square-foot weekend getaway. This sleek glass pavilion has a continuous view to the outside, while inside there are discreet spaces that are not partitioned. A bathroom and kitchen comprise the main core of the space, and to one side is the bedroom, separated by a wall containing a closet; then there’s the living room and dining room. In a way, the space is “like a loft,” says Albert. “There are shimmery curtains to close it all off and lights are recessed to create this idea of the sky coming into your house.” One of the most beautiful spots in the house is the skylight above the tub. Being able to look up into the sky and enjoy the simple pleasure of a nice bath is “the ultimate luxury”—especially on a starry night. Communing with nature doesn’t get much better.

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A SENSE OF CONTINUITY

In his forward to Contemporary Gardens of the Hamptons, Alastair Gordon celebrates LaGuardia Design Group’s artful fusion of architecture and nature.

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Artists first came to the East End of Long Island for the light and rustic scenery: the sandy beaches, windswept dunes, saltwater inlets, and forests of wild holly, pitch pine, scrub oak and shadbush. The Tile Club painters ventured out as early as 1878, and the rest followed suit, as did the architects, who came because of the artists and also the light, always the sea-brewed light. Peter Blake walked into Jackson Pollock’s studio in 1950 and had a life-changing epiphany. Inspired by the performative aspect of Pollock’s all-over paintings, Blake designed his own house in the shape of a pinwheel with sliding walls so that he could experience an uninterrupted, 360-degree panorama. It was all about the light and low-lying landscape of sandy moors, inlets and bays, the “walking” dunes, pitch pine, shadbush, bayberry and other native plants that grew on the windswept extremities of this 118-mile-long sandbar that was shaped by glacial deposits and hurricanes. The postwar generation of East End modernists— including Blake, Pierre Chareau, Andrew Geller, George Nelson and Gordon Bunshaft—saw their experimental beach houses as sculptural objects dropped into a watery Eden. They liked it the way they found it, but this kind of direct response was no longer possible by the 1960s and 1970s, when dunes and potato fields were filling in with summer homes in every imaginable shape and size. There were a few architects who recognized the dilemma and attempted to soften the collision between nature and architecture through a more integrated approach. At the top of that list was Norman Jaffe, who envisioned his architecture as an organic extension of the land. In many ways, Christopher LaGuardia, founding partner of LaGuardia Design Group, has carried on that legacy and amplified our awareness of place through an authentic interpretation of the East End’s genius loci. LaGuardia launched his own design practice in 1993 with a number of relatively small projects, including a terraced garden for a waterfront house in Long Beach on a barrier island off the south shore of Long Island. It was published in Garden Design, won an award, and led to a series of larger commissions in the summer communities of Eastern Long Island. Over the next 20 years, the practice has gradually expanded in tandem with the general growth of the Hamptons, which exploded as a global destination and cultural phenomenon. Real estate values skyrocketed, and the houses grew exponentially larger, often filling their building lots. As dunes, potato fields and forests were further subdivided, the art of site planning and sustainable land stewardship became more important than ever, and LaGuardia saw his mission as one of thoughtful mediation. He grew up in a rural area of upstate New York, studying architecture and landscape design at the University of Georgia, and moved to Bridgehampton in 1984, where

he worked for Peterson and Lynch, a landscape design firm based in Southampton. During those first few years on the East End, he and his wife, Jane, would set out on their bicycles and explore the back roads, peeking through privet hedges to find gardens and houses they’d heard about. This was when LaGuardia first discovered the houses of Norman Jaffe, with their broadly sloping roofs and rugged stone foundations. In particular, he was taken by the way that the Perlbinder and Becker houses played off their respective settings. The focus of the LaGuardia Design Group’s mission has been to merge architecture and nature through creative grading, planting native species, and stitching structures into the rolling contours of eastern Long Island. In some cases, the distinctions between architecture and landscape dissolve altogether and they appear to be one and the same. Each project begins with the specific ecology of the site. Sometimes the land is reshaped and sculpted into a more natural state, as was done for an oceanfront property on Meadow Lane in Southampton. Here was the case of a pristine object—an austere, rectilinear box by Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects (SLR)— set against the riotous backdrop of sea, sky and dunes. Three separate structures, including the main house, guest house and a pool house/studio, were artfully positioned so as to blend in with the sandy, swelling site, allowing each structure to inhabit its own microenvironment. One of the firm’s most challenging and rewarding projects was to reconfigure a relatively flat 14-acre site in Bridgehampton and transform it into an open-air museum. The world-class art collection includes major pieces by Walter De Maria, Richard Serra, Isamu Noguchi, Maya Lin and others. Each artwork was given its own context within the greater landscape and buffered from one another by carefully curated plantings, slightly different grade levels, and allées of honey locust trees that effectively separate the property into eight different outdoor “galleries.” The Hamptons have changed dramatically since Chris LaGuardia started working here more than 35 years ago. The pressure continues to escalate with larger houses and congested roadways. Despite overdevelopment, there’s something about the landscape that carries its own memory—in the watery light, the bayberry and scrub oak— providing a sense of continuity. In their stewardship and respect for the native environment, LaGuardia’s design team has managed to channel that memory toward a more resilient and enduring philosophy of design. Contemporary Gardens of the Hamptons: LaGuardia Design Group 1990–2020 (Monacelli) is available at BookHampton, Southampton Books and Sylvester & Co. Modern General. laguardiadesigngroup.com 63

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The real estate market out East continues to soar. BY NANCY KANE

Hamptons real estate is in a frenzy, with sales way up and rentals hard to find. Homes have become more important to us than ever, so this summer, settle into one of these beauties, put your feet up and soak in some sun. Montauk is the beating heart of the Hamptons, and a rare opportunity has come up on nearly an acre of land on Old West Lake Drive on the south end of beautiful Lake Montauk. Imaginative home-seekers will find a pristine parcel of waterfront offering sunsets all the way to the inlet. Nearly an acre of foliage runs down to the water’s edge, leading to well over an acre of underwater rights. Minutes from Ditch Plains Beach, the current property features a rooftop deck and two separate one-car garages, or you could opt to build your own dream house. Christopher Stewart at Compass has the listing; asking

The seven new builds at Wainscott Hollow Farm are constructed on eco-conscious grounds with plant life to support the bee population.

price: $2,750,000. In Wainscott, Lot 4 of premier custom builder Jeffrey Collé’s stunning new Wainscott Hollow Farm is on the market, asking $19,950,000. The complete project will offer seven 64

custom homes on 40 acres. Each home will feature a pool, tennis court and views of the surrounding land. Collé, working with architect Neal-James Stufano, makes the most of the natural light of the property, purchased from

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In Bridgehampton, a Mid Ocean Drive listing with Douglas Elliman’s Erica Grossman and Michaela Keszler asks $52,000,000. Built by Ben Krupinski Builder with architect Barnes Coy, the over-10,000-square-foot home is situated on nearly 2.2 acres of coveted oceanfront, with an interior featuring eight bedrooms and 12 baths. There is also an open gourmet

kitchen and a large media room with a custom bar. The gym and game room lead to an infinity-edge gunite pool and deck, taking full advantage of the floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows throughout. Outside, a kitchen and grilling station make outdoor living a breeze. There is even a private lighted walkway from your home in the dunes to the beach.

125 Mid Ocean Drive, Bridgehampton, as imagined by architects Barnes Coy

51 Pheasant Lane is built with high-tech features and wellness-focused amenities.

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Ronald Lauder in 2006. The land has been free of chemical fertilizers for a decade, and Collé has grown organic buckwheat to support bee colonies. The original farmhouse will be preserved as a guesthouse for one of the custom homes. Lot 4 offers five bedrooms, including a main suite and a private guest suite over the threecar garage. A three-story stair tower features shaker-style paneling with custom built-in cabinetry throughout all levels. The lower level has a full gym with sauna and a separate bath with shower and dressing area. An outdoor fireplace completes this 2-acre property surrounded by over 100 acres of reserve. The beach is a 10-minute walk away. South of the Highway in Southampton Village, a newconstruction house on Pheasant Lane presents a classic home that has everything a family could want. Enter through a spacious 28-foot entry foyer, and you’re surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows leading to an expansive living room with two fireplaces. A full gunite pool, spa and cabana with a 10-foot fireplace, wet bar and changing room overlook a sunken tennis court. The 12,000-square-foot home features eight bedrooms, 12 full baths and four powder rooms accessed by a stunning floating staircase or a glass-enclosed elevator that looks at the sky. A spacious chef’s kitchen has custombuilt cabinetry, high-end appliances, Silestone countertops and a waterfall center island. The entertainment level features a gym, media room, sauna, massage room, two en suite bedrooms and a living room. This is a smart home, with all the technology needed for modern living, as well as solar panels, a top-of-the-line security system, automated entry gates and a three-car garage. Asking $21,500,000, the listing is with J.B. Andreassi and Jason Barnett of NestSeekers.

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Real estate attorney extraordinaire Adam M. Miller offers a briefing on how to stay in fighting shape. BY STEVE GARBARINO • PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKEY DeTEMPLE friends with my Peloton machine and personal instructors. I am fortunate to have a gym in my basement, which allows me to get away from the noise. As for eating, I have always been conscious about the kind of foods I put into my body. I have a shake and a banana for breakfast, a decent lunch and dinner, and then snack only on apples and popcorn at night.” Popcorn may be one indulgence. But, he confides, “I rarely drink—I’ve never been very good at it...though I am no saint. Our office is in the center of Bridgehampton, which makes Adam M. Miller with Pierre’s, Bobby Van’s, Candy his White Swiss Kitchen and Jean-Georges shepherd, Bianca at Topping Rose House all, well, walkable. I couldn’t have handpicked a better location.” As for sports activities, Miller hits the tees; he has been playing golf since he was 5 years old. “I find my peace on the golf course,” he says. “It’s a place that allows me to be with myself and focus on me exclusively. My grandfather taught me the game. Since I spend a good part of my life thinking about other people’s issues, golf is a healthy reprieve from reality.” Miller lives in a traditional-style East Hampton house built in 2017 on 2 acres of land. “It has a great open floor plan and plenty of room. It is my sanctuary,” he says. “I find peace in spending time with my family there.” He has two children: Stella Blue—“yes,” he says, “after the Grateful Dead tune—and Francesca Sky, whom we call Frankie. “We now have three dogs—a Bernedoodle named Bruno, a White Swiss shepherd named Bianca, and Bacon, a Maltipoo rescue guy. Each of them brings a different energy to our life. If it was up to my wife [Ana Carolina Dalcomune], we would have 10. “My wife is amazing at design. The palette of our home is white and beachy. Someone came to my house the other day and said it reminded them of a hotel in Miami. I guess,” he says, “that’s a compliment.” adammillergroup.com

“Calm, cool, and collected” is what one wants in a lawyer. Through a winter of discontent and now the thunderclaps of throughthe-roof summer residential sales, real estate attorney Adam M. Miller, one of the most prominent East End lightning rods, keeps his cool. No easy feat of late, as there has been a feeding frenzy for properties—from Quogue to Montauk—beginning with the first spring of the pandemic. Affluent New Yorkers fleeing the city for distanced sanctuary in the Hamptons spurred a nearly unprecedented real estate boom last year on the East End. In just three months—last July through September—nearly $1 billion worth of properties were sold, according to a market report by Brown Harris Stevens. Currently, Adam Miller Group has about $600 million in deals that are in contract. “And new deals continue to come in,” he says. “I’d say the market is 75 percent higher than 2019.” Keeping up with supply and demand has created a pressure cooker of an environment for real estate lawyers such as Miller. Yet he says he has been prepared for some time, having followed good health habits most of his life. Health and wellness practices have guided this Hamptons go-to for the “big deal” into this demanding new era. As Miller transforms hopes into reality with ink and a handshake, his Oura ring is an accessory that helps him, as he says, “focus on sleep, breathing and exercise.” Miller purchased the health-data ring, compassing body activity and movement, as COVID spread more than a year ago; his mind-and-wellness practices have been tick-tocking for some time. Since the spring of last year he has maintained his regimen of steady-asshe-goes: “I exercise five days a week,” he says from his Bridgehampton office. “I am very much a night owl, but I have always been one to get up and exercise. It gets the mind and body moving for the flow of the day. “Like many others,” Miller continues, “I have become 68

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Working on the Lipstick on the Rim podcast with co-host Emese Gormley has strengthened the women’s friendship.

GIRL TALK THERAPY

Supermodel and supermom Molly Sims tells Purist all about her new podcast with her friend Emese Gormley. BY RAY ROGERS • PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARY ELLEN MATTHEWS

PURIST: What are you most excited about exploring in your new podcast, Lipstick on the Rim? MOLLY SIMS: I’m honestly so excited to speak to experts and specialists whom many people don’t get access to. The whole purpose of this podcast is to share my network of incredible doctors, plastic surgeons, beauty experts and nutritionists with people who don’t have the same type of access. We want to be everyone’s girlfriends and feel like they’re sitting with us having a coffee, or a Paloma. It’s just going to be an all-around fun time!

There are enough celebrity podcasts. My podcast is about finding the best of the best in their category or niche and highlighting them. I found The Home Edit back when they just started out—I was researching my first book. After hearing them argue in my pantry, I was like, “Wow, these two could have a show.” And here we are. That’s what I want to do with this podcast. Find people like The Home Edit back in 2015 and really highlight their talents. PURIST: What inspired the name of the podcast? MS: I was drinking with some girlfriends, just sitting around in a circle, and we all had our glasses down on the table. When we were trying to figure out whose was whose, we figured it out by the lipstick color on the rim of our glass. And then it hit me: lipstick on the rim. I was able to combine two of my favorite things—beauty and drinking with my girlfriends.

PURIST: You and your friend Emese Gormley are doing this podcast together. What are the joys of doing this with your BFF? What does that shared history help bring to the podcast? MS: We already talk every day, but now it’s becoming a different type of friendship. Instead of saying, “Here’s what I did today,” now it’s, “OK, what do we want to do and whom do we want to talk to?” It’s honestly so much fun because now our girl talk is shared with everyone listening. I think our history brings so much to this podcast. We both have an immense love for beauty and fashion, but we’re also so real and honest with each other. Like, brutally honest—and that’s so hard to come by. We tell it how it is and we’re going to be sure to show that realness in this podcast.

PURIST: Who is on tap for the podcast in June? MS: We have a great lineup for you guys! We’re talking to Iskra Lawrence about body confidence, and Lauryn Evarts Bosstick from the Skinny Confidential. I’m bringing on Dr. Jordan Geller, my endocrinologist, to discuss thyroid health, and I’ll also have the queen of confidence, Serena Kerrigan. We’re really talking to everyone in the health and wellness space and it’s hard for me to pick who my favorite has been so far. I cannot wait for everyone to listen.

PURIST: We’d love to hear your thoughts on the power of conversation, and of listening in general. MS: When women get together, big things happen. My girlfriends are my tribe, and I wouldn’t be who I am, or where I am, without them. And it’s all because of the power of conversation. My girlfriends are the ones who told me to start a podcast, they’re the ones who told me five years ago that my Instagram could have better content. They challenge me daily through our conversations—when I have tough times with my family, they’re there for me. And I think listening is the hardest part of having a conversation. Being able to listen and not talk is a huge skill, especially when being a good friend.

PURIST: Who is your dream interview subject for the podcast? MS: My dream interview would be with Oprah. To be able to interview the queen of interviewing would just be a dream come true. She’s just everything—an icon, role model, communicator, leader, humanitarian and soul seeker. Oprah—if you’re reading this, call me. PURIST: What are some of your favorite podcasts? MS: Ah! Well, I mean Lauryn Evarts Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential is the one who got me thinking about starting a podcast. I really love everything she’s done with her brand. But I’m also really into true-crime podcasts like Doctor Death, To Live and Die in LA and Dirty John. I think Dax Shepard’s model [with Armchair Expert] is incredible and so interesting. He’s able to really dig deep with the person he’s interviewing.

PURIST: How will you differentiate your podcast from others in the space? MS: I don’t want to interview the biggest celebrity out there. Although sometimes that might be great, it’s already there. 73

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A lineup of guests, including models and medical experts, dishes on selflove and wellness.

PURIST: What does wellness mean to you? MS: It’s looking and feeling your best. Growing up in the modeling world, I always wanted to be skinny and that wasn’t necessarily a good thing. Now, as a mom and a wife—I want to be healthy. I want to be healthy for my kids. I want to eat right, work out and instill that in my children as well.

Lodge, Duryea’s and Tutto Il Giorno. I’m really just ready to have a normal summer again. PURIST: Your site, mollysims.com, has the tagline “Beauty Everywhere.” What’s the most unlikely place you’ve found beauty recently? MS: Yes, so the premise of Beauty Everywhere is that you can find beauty in every aspect of your life. It does not have to be in makeup or skin care. My mom always said, “When you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, then you look good.” And you only look and feel good when you’re at your happiest—when everything else is in sync. So I think as crazy as this may sound, I found beauty over the past year by being quarantined with my family. We drove each other nuts. But there’s still something so beautiful about it—we’ve come out even stronger.

PURIST: What are your current wellness go-tos? MS: Wellness is about what you put in your body as much as what you put out. My go-to is a good healthy smoothie loaded with the best ingredients. I love Kelly LeVeque’s protein powder, magnesium, 8Greens, Arrae bloating pills, and Goli Apple Cider Vinegar gummies, just to name a few. PURIST: Now that things are opening back up again, what are you most looking forward to out East this season? MS: Oh my gosh, I cannot wait to go back East this summer! I mean, I’m really just excited to walk around and feel like it’s normal again. But I can’t wait to go to the Surf

PURIST: Where do you find beauty out East? MS: Out East, my beauty is at Knockout Beauty. There is nothing better than getting a microcurrent facial by Ms. Georgia Louise herself. 74

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DeWanda Wise, star of Spike Lee’s comedy-drama series She’s Gotta Have It and co-star of the upcoming film Fatherhood, shares summer-ready beauty essentials, home decor favorites and fashion must-haves.

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“After spending all of 2020 in athletic gear, I decided to go full-on Golden Age of Hollywood this year.” Aurum satin robe set, $545, Anya Lust, anyalust.com

“Laura Dern is a real one. She introduced me to True Botanicals and I haven’t looked back. I’ve been using this duo daily.” Flawless Glow Duo, $229, True Botanicals, truebotanicals.com

“The material things I love most make me feel at home with myself. I hope they inspire you to create your own inner sanctuary.”

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“I don’t have the greenest thumb, but I live to bring as much care and nurturing energy into the world as possible.” Ginny ficus ginseng bonsai, from $20, available at heyrooted.com

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The impending arrival of summer is often an issue for those who have put on a little winter weight and want to get their bodies ready for more revealing clothes. This year, that transition is magnified; many people remained home much of the time, skipped winter vacations— and haven’t even put on evening clothes, let alone a bathing suit, in over a year. “The world opening up, coinciding with the Northeast coming out of the winter, has created a real desire for people to focus on their bodies,” says Paul Jarrod Frank, the Upper East Side cosmetic dermatologist who just opened a new office at 132 Perry Street in the West Village. “They feel like they don’t look their best. They also want retail therapy, and are enthusiastic about spending money on themselves.” In both of Dr. Frank’s offices, he is now offering a range of procedures to tone and tighten. “A lot of time-tested treatments, as well as new ones for the body, are now booming,” says Dr. Frank. “In 22 years, I’ve never done as much liposuction as I am doing now.” Among his newer offerings is the latest generation of Emsculpt, called Emsculpt Neo. When the initial magnetic field muscle-stimulation machine came out three years ago, it was greeted with enthusiasm for its ability to tone muscles without exercise. The new version is 35 to 40 percent stronger, according to Dr. Frank, and uses radio

frequencies to heat muscles, which increases the efficacy of the contractions. It also melts fat and tightens skin. Once-a-week sessions are recommended for four weeks ($4,500). “People of all ages love it,” he reports. Even toned bodies can develop cellulite, one of the most difficult Issues to resolve. QWO is a new injectable that tackles the problem by using collagenase to dissolve the Signature treatments fibrous bands that cause by Dr. Frank can puckering. It is noninvasive, eliminate problem areas that cannot and the recommendation is be treated with three treatments spaced a exercise and healthy week apart ($3,000). diet alone. Among the most popular technologies is microneedling with radio frequency. “It has been all the rage for the face, but now we have hand pieces that can focus on larger areas like the arms, décolletage and crepey skin around the belly,” explains Dr. Frank, who suggests three to five sessions ($1,000 to $1,500). “Unlike many lasers, it is safe for all types of skin.” Even the knees are being addressed this season. Absorbable suspension threads, commonly used on the face, are now being employed to lift skin on the legs ($3,500 to $7,500). “Threads are good if you are not ready for surgery, but want more of a lift than noninvasive treatments can give you,” says Dr. Frank. “They are not magic; they make a modest but significant difference.” Now, for bathing suit shopping! pfrankmd.com, @drpauljarrodfrank on Instagram 78

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Hair on lockdown? That’s so last year. Refresh your look at these top East End salons. BY NANCY KANE

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27 HAMPTON SALON, an eco-friendly, inviting beauty emporium owned and operated in the heart of Southampton by Bianka Lefferts, takes care of your hair with natural, clean products such as those from Paris’ Leonor Greyl. A one-stop shop, Salon 27 offers facials, waxing and airbrush tanning, in addition to color and cuts. Treat yourself to a natural mani or pedi; there’s even a room reserved for clients who prefer to get their beauty fixes in private. 631.377.3107; 27hamptonsalon.com

Xavier Merat

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Warren Tricomi

All-white, modern and sleek, the WARREN-TRICOMI SALON, in the heart of East Hampton, is a full-service beauty destination. Get summer-ready with blowouts, cuts and color. They do it all—from bridal tresses to balayage, single process and color correction, highlights and treatments to give your hair the care it needs after a challenging year. Add on a manicure and pedicure or try their eyebrow and eyelash services. And if you can’t make it in, the Warren-Tricomi team offers free virtual consultations, and does house calls. 631.324.3036; warrentricomi.com

Mathilde Langevin; Courtesy of 27 Hampton Salon; @yachtkelpie; Courtesy of Warren Tricomi Salon

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clientele for over a decade. Xavier is a full-service salon, with treatments for hair, nails and skin as well as massage, eyelash tinting and lifts. They make house calls and boat calls. Master stylist and French native Xavier Merat uses the beloved French brand René Furterer, as well as other good-for-your-hair products. 631.725.6400; salonxavier.com

Beloved colorist Louis Licari will be bringing his inimitable glamour to EAST END women and men on the weekends through the summer. Famed for matching hair color to clients’ complexions, Licari, a contributing editor on the Today show, has colored some of the most well-known locks around, including those of Susan Sarandon, Wainscott resident Grace Coddington and Sofia Coppola. Call for a complimentary consultation. By appointment only. 917.488.9130; mizuforhair.com

Courtesy of Paul Labrecque Salon; Courtesy of Valery Joseph

Paul Labrecque, right, with Brian Cantor

With a busy NYC practice (and an outpost at NYC’s CORE CLUB), top hair colorist Paul Labrecque also finds time to offer hair, nail and skin care services at a popup in the residential section of East Hampton. Try the Bio Sculpt Lift & Firm Facial, a noninvasive way to rejuvenate using mild electrical currents in combination with cult favorite Biologique Recherche skin care products. appointments@ paullabrecque.com; paullabrecque.com

Valery Joseph at his Bridgehampton salon

SEASON IN THE SUN

In-demand Hamptons stylist Valery Joseph gives insider tips for flawless summer locks. PURIST: What is the best way to tame frizz on humid days? Valery Joseph: Preparation is key for summer hair. Make sure your hair is properly moisturized and get a cut that is suitable to the texture of your hair before the season begins. Save deep-conditioning and hydrating treatments for days where you don’t have a lot going on. This will make hair look better on days where you have someplace to be. Wearing tight, slickedback ponytails is an option. For those with kinky or curly hair, you may need the help of some heat. Blow-dry from the front of the head to the back, then wrap into a ponytail for a smooth and shiny look. PURIST: What is the best way to prevent colored hair from fading from sun and chlorine? VJ: If you have dark or colored red hair, sun and chlorine are never good. Since these hues fade faster, it’s better to wash less during warmer months. Use dry shampoos between washes, and opt for sulfate- and sodium-free shampoos and conditioners. Keep the hair shaded with hats and scarves, especially if you’re going to be out in peak sunlight, from 10AM to 4PM. We have a shampoo called Preserve, which is sulfate free and also 81

protects against UV damage. For colortreated hair, do a final rinse in the shower with cold water to close the hair shaft and prevent frizz. PURIST: What are your favorite low- or noheat hairstyles for days when it’s too hot to hassle with a blow dryer or flat iron? VJ: Start with a good shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment. For very thick, curly hair, it may not be necessary to completely wash out your conditioner. This locks moisture into the hair. You can also braid your hair at home while it’s still damp, then take out the plaits once it’s dry for a wavy, summery look. Our Brilliance Oil can be used for extra nourishment, shine and soft texture. We also have Cure, a daily serum with “smart” keratin that seals split ends. PURIST: What services at Valery Joseph Salon do you recommend for the summer months? VJ: Keratin treatments are very popular in the salon. It coats the hair with keratin, preventing the humidity from permeating the hair. We have another popular treatment we call Hair Botox, which lasts four to six weeks. It’s great protection against humidity. valeryjoseph.com

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Courtesy of Tod’s

Pastels and bright neons grace the summer collection at the new East Hampton outpost of Tod’s. 47 Newtown Lane; tods.com

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BONFIRES AND BUNGALOWS Bonfires are red-hot this season. Private chef and food concierge company Hamptons Aristocrat has partnered with the go-to shop for stylish decor, Serena & Lily, and exclusive concierge service WAND (stands for Wants and Needs Delivered) to serve up something special for summer. Along with Yeti coolers, they will debut a special Signature Bonfire series. “We can think of nothing better than relaxing with friends at a bonfire by the beach, enjoying great food and cocktails. Serena & Lily’s inimitable style adds to the chic yet casual scene. This is the summer to get your toes in the sand and celebrate,” says Hamptons Aristocrat co-founder Lexi Ritsch. The Signature Bonfire comes adorned with relaxed yet refined Serena & Lily outdoor furnishings—think casual lawn chairs, ottomans and tiki torches. Choose from four menus: Chilled Lobster Buckets, Fireside Picnic, South of the Highway and Townline Sunset, each one highlighting fresh, local ingredients and in-season dishes like seared tuna tostadas with avocado mousse and dirty corn with pimento cheese aioli and feta. Every menu includes a s’mores station, because what beach bonfire would be complete without that? Book your bonfire at your-wand.com; for more information, visit heritagearistocrat.com. Nothing says summer

entertaining more than sipping aperitifs at a seaside bungalow. At Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, acclaimed event designer Jung Lee, founder of event planning and design production company Fête, has come on board to design stylishly celebratory experiences in their Bungalows by the Sea. “When you have the privilege of working with the Atlantic Ocean as a Gurney’s backdrop,you need only enhance what Mother Nature has provided,” she says. Lee’s discerning taste has turned up the dial on easy-breezy design, adding bamboo as a focal point and additional florals and foliage to the spacious, understated bungalows. Each private bungalow can accommodate up to six people, and features a seasonal menu with shareable dishes such as Wagyu pigs in a blanket, lobster rolls with spicy Sriracha or oysters on the half shell served with creamed spinach and horseradish breadcrumbs. Sip curated cocktails created by Lee, like Summer in Montauk, made with mezcal, watermelon juice and edible flowers. Or gather round the open firepit and drink a Flower Power, made with elderflower cordial, prosecco and mint. Lee will also be curating a festive picnic experience for guests to enjoy on the beach and the grounds of Gurney’s. Book your bungalow at gurneysresorts. com/montauk/happenings/ bungalows-sea

Cozy gatherings by the firepit with beach views at Gurney’s in Montauk

Hamptons Aristocrat provides an all-in-one kit for summer fun.

Courtesy of Gurney’s Montauk; Courtesy of Hamptons Aristocrat

Two relaxing ways to entertain outdoors this summer on the East End. BY NANCY KANE

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A NONCONFORMING SPIRIT

Using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients for her delightful elixirs, Matchbook Distilling Co.’s Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski bottles blissful flavors in Greenport. BY MARISA FOX

fruit’s zesty essence without the sugars and added flavors of commercial spiked seltzers. “We only buy from people who are custodians of the land,” she says. “They don’t use pesticides or fungicides, and they practice regenerative farming.” Besides Sep’s and Rogers, they also work with Treiber Farms in Peconic. “Sustainability is very important to us,” says Merinoff Kwasnieski, whose yen for repurposing has led to some one-of-a-kind brandies, like the smoke-tainted wine she purchased after the fires in Oregon and day-old doughnuts from Sag Harbor’s Grindstone Coffee & Donuts, turning them into liquid gold. “I love nonconforming spirits,” she says, referring to her unique potions. But it’s also a good way to describe the sixth-generation descendant of whiskey magnate Hiram Walker, who releases two unique spirits a month. They’ve ranged from Ritual Sister, made from smoked pineapple, to Ambrosia, a lemon-rose-almond flavored vodka, to Elsewhere Blood Orange, an aperitivo. Her back-to-nature approach is old-school and novel, a throwback to the days when farmers would ferment and distill excess produce, resulting in layers of natural flavor, but utilizing innovative ways to isolate those ingredients. “To get the most of a fresh jasmine petal you’re going to do something very different than what you’d need from a dried palo santo flower,” she says, “and yet, that’s how gin is made.” mdcdropshop.com; matchbookny.com

Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski is on a mission to turn the world of spirits green and luxe, one bespoke bottle at a time. That may sound like a tall order in an industry not known as eco-friendly and ruled by commercial brands. But to walk into her 38,000-square-foot Matchbook Distilling Co. in Greenport, New York, is to step into a wonderland of intoxicating possibilities, where the aroma of smoked pineapple melds with local sunchoke and honey, basil and lemongrass, and a vintage Italian wine press sits side by side with three hybrid pot column stills, and barrels, demijohns and fermenters of various sizes, allowing her to whip up elixirs from brandy to grappa in a myriad of batch types. “Most distilleries pride themselves on consistency and efficiency, so you develop a recipe and make it the same way, again and again, and don’t allow terroir or vintage to impact the flavor,” she says. “I wanted to make something in harmony with the local farms.” She also didn’t want to make the kind of product that people “crush.” The 33-year-old entrepreneur, raised by an artist turned biodynamic farmer mother and a wineand-liquor distributor father, offers a can of Riley, her new fruit sparkler. It’s an organic eau-de-vie with a 4-percent alcohol content, made with watermelon sourced equally from Sep’s Farm in East Marion and Rogers Farm on the South Fork, which had an oversupply that she bought, sliced, pressed, fermented and distilled, capturing the 86

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Matchbook Distilling Co.’s sustainable sources include East End growers.

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THE BRAZILIAN CONNECTION

Claudja Bicalho of Lazypoint believes bright colors uplift the spirit.

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Bringing their respect for the environment, spirited way of life, and eco-friendly practices to emporiums across the East End. BY REGINA WEINREICH

Courtesy of Ornare; Courtesy of Heritage Brazil

The news from Brazil in pandemic times has been less than uplifting. Not so with a handful of Brazilianinfluenced businesses on the East End, several opening during this stressful year, each an expression of hospitality, resilience and joy. Just opposite Amagansett Square, the LAZYPOINT boutique features an array of lemon- and raspberry-hued organic cashmeres, festive ceramics, floral-print dresses and vitrines of fine jewelry. On a Monday in early May, the shop was abuzz: “I just want to show you one more dress,” said the owner, Claudja Bicalho, helping a customer decide. The woman bought them all. “Like it or not, Amagansett is a resort town,” Bicalho assessed the market. “When I go to a resort town, I want to shop in stores that do not have what I can see anywhere else.” A six-year-old offshoot of a popup she first opened in 2010 with an Australian partner, Mark Wilson, Lazypoint represents, she says, “the Southern Hemisphere of the world.” The shop has a sophisticated, global vibe, showcasing craftsmen from Italy, Belgium and Mongolia. Growing up in Belo Horizonte (translation: beautiful horizon), in southeast Brazil, Bicalho always had her own style. “A seamstress came to the house and allowed me to express myself in my clothes, which became an extension of my personality,” she says. “When we opened Lazypoint, everything was department stores, with no individual value, or designers, so everyone knows what season, and what you paid. When I buy for the shop, my choice comes from a personal place. I like what I like. “I want women to look beautiful,” she continues, “to improve their lives wearing something they love. Color has an amazing influence on people’s energy. That’s very Brazilian, to believe in something beyond.”

Founders Tathiana Teixeira and Lilian Vianna showcasing Heritage Brazil’s unique pieces

Referring to the elegant walls in the showroom kitchen of ORNARE’s Southampton store, Fabiola Lwow quipped, “See my two shades of gray.” Long admiring the Brazilian company that had expanded to the U.S. 15 years ago, selling kitchens, closets and cabinetry, she left a career in finance to open the Southampton Ornare branch on February 1. Now working with architects, builders and clients, she described the care the company takes: “You’re talking with an owner, so we take care of everything. Everything is 100 percent sustainable. If you’re in a beautiful house, you’ll be happy.” At HERITAGE BRAZIL in Southampton, the mission to enhance and uplift applies to home furnishings. The business, housed in a historic former ice factory, officially launched this spring, when two couples, proprietors Tathiana and Alessandro Teixeira, and Lilian Vianna—with her French Moroccan husband, Michel Benarroch—stayed east during the pandemic year. Central to their vision is a close relationship with Brazil’s contemporary 89

designers, as well as artisans and Indigenous people. The designs at Heritage Brazil include rugs made out of cattails embroidered in cotton and other natural fibers. Seated on an exquisite chair woven in Brazil, I was surrounded by natureinspired art: a caterpillar bench, a cypress-tree stool, woven baskets, rugs and unusual chairs, one metallic and architectural, others resembling extravagant wicker thrones in rich burgundy and forest green. Tathiana showed me large swatches of scaly leather that formed an intricate pattern, explaining: “In the Amazon, they don’t have a lot. They live off fishing, but the skin of the fish was being discarded. The fish were borderline endangered. We used the skin to produce an ecological leather. The species increased by 400 percent, so it’s not endangered anymore.” As “social entrepreneurs,” Heritage Brazil will host a fundraiser this summer to benefit the Amazon Zagaia

Fabiola Lwow bravely embarked on a new business endeavor this year with Ornare.

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resilience, she reinvented her lakeside venue as a retreat, renting out the cabanas for long-term clients during COVID last summer. For 2021, Cardoso looks forward to a return to a popular series from prior years: “Bringing industry leaders in the wellness space to The Surf Lodge, and sharing their knowledge and expertise with our guests and the Montauk community—something I am personally so passionate about and missed tremendously last season,” she says. “Now more than ever, I greatly believe there needs to be an added emphasis on health, both physical and mental, given what the world has endured this past year.”

Foundation and its several projects alongside the Amazon river and to bring awareness and consistent resources to those communities. and will host pop-up shows for Brazilian as well as local artists. In Sag Harbor village, a beautiful house is home to MATRIARK, a boutique dedicated to creating a platform for women. São Paulo-born founder Patricia Assui Reed consults for Iguatami, a company of luxury malls in Brazil, and executive-produces their annual fashion conference, bringing international brands to Brazil. Three years ago, she and her family—her husband is an architect— decided to take the leap to Sag Harbor. One morning, en route to Sagtown for coffee, “I saw this beautiful little gingerbread house on the market,” Assui Reed recalls. “I wanted Matriark to be in this physical space. We opened in 2019.” Matriark is focused on selling clothes, jewelry and furnishings from womenowned businesses: “I need to feel the company is small enough that

Patricia Assui Reed of Matriark aims to uplift women and her native Brazil through fashion.

they know how their merchandise is made, that they use organic, recycled materials. They must pay fair wages and the quality has to be there. I need to hear their story,” she says. “Not everything is from Brazil. We are the only shop in Sag Harbor to carry Ulla Johnson.” Another of her designers, Mimi Girma, has stopped by, excited to show something new she’s found for the Ethiopian-inspired caftans she makes on Shelter Island, using botanical dye made from food waste in collaboration with Shelter Island restaurants. Matriark also gives back. Ten percent of net profits go to women’s organizations: 5% to a local group, i-tri, empowering middle-school girls through triathlons, and 5% to the Ms. Foundation. For 12 years, Jayma Cardoso has hosted beach glitterati at her Montauk hot spot THE SURF LODGE, some riding the LIRR from up island for the evening just to boogie to the headliners who perform live on her outdoor stage. In a move of Brazilian 90

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Jayma Cardoso has adapted to pandemic life by incorporating new wellness offerings at The Surf Lodge.

Courtesy of Matriark; Courtesy of The Surf Lodge

Matriark is housed in a picturesque Victorian-style home.

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EDITOR’S PICKS Purist founder Cristina Cuomo’s seasonal essentials.

“Jenette, the new all-natural skin care collection, like this ‘Just Add Sugar’ heart-shaped soap, is the only time sugar can be beneficial—to scrub away impurities and sandy, dry skin post-surf.” Just add sugarcacao herbal infusion soap bar, $44, jenetteskincare.com

“Gucci’s new East Hampton store is a phenomenal branding moment for the Gucci-obsessed—filled with everything from “G” Birkenstockinspired sandals to decorative pillows—and this one is my favorite!” gucci.com

“Summer essential: Tory Burch’s new sunblock collaboration with Shiseido.” Tory Burch x Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion, $49, toryburch.com

“Tory Sport’s new swimwear gives me the coverage I need from the sun in the surf.” Tory Burch x Shiseido swimshirt, $258, toryburch.com

“Dux is hands down the most comfortable, natural mattress I’ve ever slept on.” The Dux ONE, from $4,495, duxiana.com

“Manolo Blahnik is back with two new stores—in NYC and East Hampton—and has the perfect summer sandals.” manoloblahnik.com 92

“Wempe, the German family-owned jewelry flagship store that just had its 40th anniversary on Fifth Avenue, is the timepiece go-to shop for classic to contemporary—like this cool Army green Rolex.” Rolex Day-Date 40, $39,250, wempe.com

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NEW IN TOWN

Your summer wardrobe awaits at these luxury fashion destinations opening their doors on the East End this season.

Unsubscribed’s line is versatile enough for casual summer days or evening affairs.

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BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA

UNSUBSCRIBED Embodying a “slow fashion” philosophy, Unsubscribed’s new Hamptons store features both mindfully designed merchandise and a relaxed interior aesthetic. Capturing the easy-breezy tone of the Hamptons, the Main Street location has an understated decor that incorporates earth tones, raw vintage wood display pieces and comfortable white lounge furniture. The 1,100-square-foot sanctuary rejects the sensory overload experience of some retail destinations, instead inviting customers to slow down and enjoy a quiet moment while expanding their wardrobe. With the words “Kind, Conscious and Free Spirited” etched onto the boutique’s front window, Unsubscribed’s values shine through in both the space’s ambience and timeless fashions. The brand’s summer 2021 collection was inspired by nature, offering modern styles in warm neutrals

and shades of whites, with vibrant seasonal prints and pops of yellow, lilac and picante. In addition to original creations, Unsubscribed carries fashion from sustainable brands like LIKHA, Ophelia & Indigo, Boyish Jeans and more. 73 Main St., East Hampton; unsubscribed.com

GUCCI The iconic luxury brand makes its way to the East End for the first time with a two-story, 2,000-square-foot retail experience. The new East Hampton location will feature a wide collection of men’s and women’s readyto-wear, shoes, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, jewelry, watches, eyewear, children’s wear, Gucci Beauty and Gucci Décor. Inspired by the natural landscapes of the Hamptons, the store’s walls are painted with a stunning aqua-hued moire design, and outfitted with natural hardwood flooring, wicker

Dainty jewels from Zadeh NY incorporate unique natural materials.

accents and plush velvet armchairs. 17 Newtown Lane, East Hampton; gucci.com

ZADEH NY After adorning equestrians at the Hampton Classic horse show with luxury jewels in years past, Zadeh NY founder Catherine M. Zadeh has given her line

a permanent home on the East End. The brand’s new boutique, located on Main Street in Southampton Village, features handcrafted jewels made from a variety of unique and sustainable materials. Exquisite details, including precious metal and gemstones, exotic woods and ethically sourced Asian

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Beach-ready footwear from Gucci in whimsical hues

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TOD’S Iconic Italian fashion house Tod’s makes its way to East Hampton this season, arriving with a collection of ready-to-wear apparel, handbags and shoes. Daring neon details are matched with dark-wash denim and earthy animal prints, plus delicate pastels for a feminine twist. A range of footwear fit for an

In East Hampton, the Tod’s store features an accessories collection sold only on the East End.

afternoon on a yacht, an alfresco lunch or a formal gathering is also offered in store, as are structural leather handbags in lilac and cool blue, pony print, and bright and warmtoned leather. Located just a stone’s throw from RH, Warby Parker and Stoney Clover Lane, Tod’s new fashion destination is a perfect addition to the East End’s retail epicenter. 47 Newtown Lane, East Hampton; tods.com

MANOLO BLAHNIK Manolo Blahnik, a footwear institution with over 22 flagship stores across the globe, has settled into a new home in the heart of East Hampton. With a collection still sketched and conceptualized by the brand’s namesake designer, the brand offers a selection of pumps, mules, flats, sandals and boots that are a timeless addition to any casual or formal look. The summer 2021 collection available in the Main Street establishment is flooded with playful floral motifs, with high and low styles offered in bright golden hues, deep blues and delicate pinks. Handbags and clutches also grace the store’s shelves, featuring botanical designs matching each elegant shoe. 52 Main St., East Hampton; manoloblahnik.com

RE/DONE Bringing mid-century California motifs to the streets of East Hampton,

Courtesy of Manolo Blahnik; Courtesy of Tod’s

Buffalo horn, are woven into eye-catching statement pieces including bracelets, earrings, belts, rings and cuff links. A trailblazer with over 25 years of design expertise, Zadeh creates structural and minimalistic pieces, offering genderneutral styles with a sophisticated twist. Zadeh NY’s daring yet timeless jewels fit right into the chic, effortless aura of beach season in the Hamptons. Nestled in the village’s bustling epicenter, the new retail destination features bright, cheery design motifs that showcase the eclectic line. Stunning photographs of wild horses by Drew Doggett grace the store’s walls, an homage to the brand’s horse show roots. Further equine inspiration comes from Zadeh NY’s Blake pendant, a delicate polished gold charm evoking imagery of a stirrup. Perfect for either attending a summer soiree or spending a day at the shore, Zadeh NY’s jewels symbolize relaxed luxury. 94 Main St., Southampton; zadehny.com

Manolo Blahnik’s footwear, inspired by East End landmarks

Courtesy of RE/DONE; Courtesy of Ralph Lauren

RE/DONE offers vintage and contemporary finds.

RE/DONE’s third-ever location opened its doors this May, just in time for peak-season retail therapy. Embracing vintage design motifs for both style and sustainability, the store is outfitted with oak shelving, mint green linoleum flooring and powder-coated Richard Neutra red accents. “We are so excited to give RE/DONE a physical footprint in the Hamptons, a place with a culture parallel to our own.” says brand co-founder Jamie Mazur. The ultimate destination for denim, RE/DONE

currently offers one-of-akind reconstructed Levi’s jeans, shorts and even chic, upcycled ready-to-wear. More creative repurposed fashions include two-tone babydoll dresses made from vintage bandannas, vintage shirts and sweatshirts, and leather made entirely from vintage, pre-loved materials from decades past. RE/DONE’s marketplace, an initiative meant to extend the longevity of collectible items and promote accessibility to vintage goods, features books, jewelry, belts and Hanes products from decades past. Titles by Patti Smith and Joan Didion are currently available, plus far-out accessories like 1970s-era mood rings, a retro sterling silver surfer girl necklace and more. 58 Newtown Lane; shopredone.com

THE HOME COTTAGE AT RALPH LAUREN SOUTHAMPTON Ralph Lauren’s Southampton establishment has carved out a space for the new Summer Hill collection, a one-stop destination for home decorating, entertaining and gift-giving needs. An ultra-fresh take on Hamptons elegance, the line of accessories and furnishings features bright, preppy motifs with a summer-inspired color palette. Evocative of sunny beach days, poolside parties or decadent meals

Tableware from Ralph Lauren’s Home Cottage

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Vases from Vince’s homeware collection

luxury, visit Vince’s East Hampton outpost, newly established this year in the heart of Main Street. The brand’s laid-back California aesthetic comes alive in the 1,900-squarefoot retail space, featuring an earthy, neutral color palette, plaster details, and accents of warm wood and rattan. Pristine white

drapery and natural stone detailing add a classic Hamptons feel to the store’s West Coast vibe. Art by women creators from New York and California will be featured on the store’s walls, including sculptures by Katie Thompson, Simone Bodmer-Turner and Kate Crassweller, plus photography by Vince’s

creative director, Caroline Belhumeur. “Our goal with each store is to create an environment that highlights the relaxed, luxury feeling of the collections,” said Belhumeur. “For the Hamptons, each design element imbues the space with a sense of comfort and warmth.” Featuring summery One’s lifestyle brand is a collaborative design effort.

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enjoyed alfresco, the Summer Hill line further elevates the classic yet fashion-forward aesthetic of Ralph Lauren. The rainbow hues of beach umbrellas and swimsuits inspire the vibrant madras plaid and striped beach towels, while imagery from lively summer polo matches is etched into a lead-free decanter set with matching cups. Get rejuvenating beauty sleep after action-packed days at the shore or in town on plush Heritage Icons sheets and bedding, including RL Organic Sateen, as well as the mahogany-detailed Jamaica bed. For a kitchen refresh or to wow dinner party guests, opt for dining essentials like natural brass and stainless steel glassware, plus the ornate Ralph Lauren x Burleigh Collection china, featuring deep-indigo floral designs. 41 Jobs Lane, Southampton; ralphlauren.com

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color palettes like oceanic blues, cheery yellows and sandy tones, Vince’s current line of chic womenswear and menswear is perfect for both stay-at-home elegance and vacation ensembles. 50 Main St., East Hampton; vince.com

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ONE Creations by forwardthinking designers of apparel, jewelry and home interiors are showcased at the new One, which celebrates its grand opening in East Hampton this Memorial Day weekend. From indi, an apparel collection that spotlights the work of artisans, to dheartd, a line of sustainable cotton and linen pieces from Diane Nelson, One’s goods are thoughtfully curated and support worthy causes. This summer, the store wil host events like the New York Rising gallery art show, coordinated by

Artsy, and a sandal-making workshop led by Anita Patrickson, founder and stylist of Amanu. Check the constantly updated calendar on One’s website for trunk shows, other events, and list of designers. 1 Main St., East Hampton; one1main.com

a long year of staying at home, fashion is finally ready to burst out in the form of colorful fabrics and prints, bold shapes and unrestricted silhouettes.” 38 Jobs Lane, Southampton; fivestoryny.com

This dapper menswear brand, now open in Sag Harbor, uses fair-trade business practices with artisans in Peru to produce casual, ready-to-wear apparel. In addition to the permanent brick-andmortar location on Main Street, the brand operates a Montauk “summer surf shack” outpost during warmer months, offering loungewear and shoes out of a quaint shed. Cozy cardigans and crewnecks made with baby alpaca wool and cashmere are available alongside sharp joggers made with upcycled cotton and recycled plastic water bottles. 78 Main St., Sag Harbor, 805 Montauk Highway, Montauk; leonardfrisbie.com Leonard Frisbie’s cozy yet sharp menswear

FIVESTORY The uptown Manhattan luxury outfitter heads East this spring, with a second brick-and-mortar location now open in Southampton. The brand’s beach-themed store will carry names like Dauphinette, Le Sirenuse, Lug Von Siga and Batsheva, plus an extensive collection of “pre-loved” items. “It’s a dream of mine to have a store where I could create an experiential journey for customers to enjoy and discover new brands, products and concepts under one roof,” says owner Karen Murray. “After 99

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Art matters throughout the East End. BY JULIA SZABO

From the Geometric Abstracts collection by Chris Kelly

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COLM ROWAN FINE ART While COVID compelled many to relocate from New York City to the East End, local Hamptons artist Chris Kelly saw a few pieces of his heart return to the city: the first paintings in Kelly’s new series of “geometric abstracts,” created during the last year and a half, were purchased by

As the valor of our American heroes continues to be applauded, a show titled Americana couldn’t be more timely. On view through May 31 are paintings by Carl Bretzke and Kelly Carmody, both beautifully referencing our country’s cultural heritage and identity. Carmody, in particular, is noteworthy for deftly executing a pivot—from paintbrush to palette knife—that brings to her already

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Richemont North America Inc., and currently reside in their corporate headquarters on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. See the rest of the series here, May 29-June 20. 55 Main St., East Hampton; colmrowan.com

As museums and galleries stay open longer hours, new venues are arriving on the scene to quench our collective post-lockdown thirst for fine art—including soon-to-open Southampton outposts of two globally revered auction houses, Christie’s and Phillips. Here, a selection of current shows to take in.

accomplished work a vibrant new normal. 26 Main St., Sag Harbor; grenninggallery.com

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Prototype “Alufelt Chair,” Marc Newson, polished and laquered aluminum

Mysteries is an apt title for the two-person show on view through June 10 at this Sag Harbor space. Curated by gallerist Julie Keyes, the exhibition—at once sleek and soulful—features works by two abstract painters from different generations, yet whose output reveals them to be creative kindred spirits: the late David Geiser, a fixture in the Springs for the past two decades (he passed away last October at age 73); and Lucy Villeneuve, 25, who grew up in Springs. “Their common bond,” explains Keyes, “is that their work is pure emotion—it’s coming straight from their hearts.” Villeneuve especially appreciates the show’s premise: “When I paint, there’s no planning involved,” she says. “When I head into it, it’s always a mystery to me; I go wherever it takes me.” 45 Main St., Sag Harbor; juliekeyesart.com

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On June 9, as part of its highly anticipated New York Design auction, Phillips will offer a unique, upcycled suite of furniture. A collaboration between fashion maverick Marc Jacobs, interior designer Giancarlo Valle and artist/illustrator Rob Wilson, it was inspired by their fellow New Yorkers joining the chorus of nationwide outrage at police brutality and racial injustice. One hundred percent of

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proceeds from sales of these furniture pieces will benefit RiseOut: the Activist-in-Residence Fellowship, a new advocacy and communitymobilization program that works to achieve justice and equity for all LGBTQ New Yorkers. Preview the items June 5-8; 1 Hampton Rd., Southampton; phillips.com

TRIPOLI GALLERY Mastery and menace coalesce in Beasts and Clowns, an exhibition of works by Judith Hudson and Lucy Winton. Hudson’s portraits of various subjects in and out of clown costume were inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Marcel Carné’s 1946 film Les Enfants du Paradis. Winton’s multidisciplinary work— combining painting, drawing and embroidery into “tactile collages and tapestries”—is a reminder of the mother-of-invention crafting skills we all developed during the pandemic. Through June 14; 26 Ardsley Rd., Wainscott; tripoligallery.com

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At his imaginative repurposing of a 19thcentury industrial power station into a gallery of collectible art and design, the proprietor announces two exhibitions that, he says, “perpetuate the idea of the Hamptons as an The work of Jack Tworkov will be shown at Jeff Lincoln international art and Art & Design this season. design destination.” The first, Jack Tworkov and Company, Abstract Expressionist Works from the 1950s, is “not the obvious abstract expressionism,” Lincoln promises. Simultaneously, Andy and Friends, In the Hamptons is a show of black-and-white silver gelatin prints depicting Andy Warhol and his high-profile pals: Mick Jagger serving tea at the artist’s Montauk home; Tina Turner wearing a Rolling Stones T-shirt; and the eminence blanche himself disembarking a seaplane. Open on weekends; weekdays by appointment. June 15-September 15. 200 N. Sea Rd., Southampton; collectiveartdesign.com

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A sweet and savory radicchio and blackberry salad, created by Peter Som

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FOOD IS MEDICINE Peter Som, with the fresh ingredients of his summer menu

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Purist’s contributing editor Peter Som offers three colorful ways to brighten up any summer meal. Mother Earth’s treasures—and practically speaking, who wants to spend time in the kitchen while there’s poolside fun to be had? The following salads draw inspiration from the array of summer hues that sweep over the land during these treasured warm months. So let’s celebrate summer and enjoy life—and healthy eating—in true living color.

They say you eat with your eyes, right? Well, let’s taste the rainbow, shall we? Summer is all about color—from bright, saturated hues of fresh corn and tomatoes to deep jewel tones of blackberries and plums. Throughout the season, the abundance of vibrant, fresh produce demands a simple, fuss-free approach—all the more to celebrate

Radicchio and Blackberry Salad With Charred Red Onion and Black Sesame Vinaigrette

Deep purple can be romantic, and so much more. The jewel tones of amethyst are associated with spirituality, the sacred and the higher self. Purple helps one align oneself with the whole of the universe. This salad is minimal in ingredients, but each plays its part. Radicchio lends a bitter crunch, blackberries pickled in rice vinegar are both sweet and tangy, and the humble red onion is elevated when pansauteed with butter and added right off the pan. The final flourish—a black sesame vinaigrette—is followed by a drizzle of honey. For this darkly delicious salad, less is more, that’s for sure.

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: For the blackberries: 1 cup rice vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. water 2 shots of Sriracha sauce ½ pint blackberries

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For the dressing: 1 tbsp. black sesame paste 2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. honey Kosher salt and black pepper 1 medium red onion 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large head of radicchio, cored and leaves separated Good honey, for finishing Olive oil, for finishing Flaky sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For the blackberries, in a small bowl, whisk rice vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, water and Sriracha until combined. Add blackberries, ensuring they’re fully submerged (if not, add a bit more water and rice wine vinegar). Let blackberries sit for 1 hour, then drain. 2. For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until combined. 3. Cut onion through the stem into eighths, ensuring each wedge is intact at the root. Peel outer layer off and discard. In a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and place wedges in pan. Saute until bottom is brown and a bit charred in spots— approximately 2 to 3 minutes—then carefully flip to the other side and continue to saute. 4. To plate, arrange radicchio on a platter, topped with red onion and then blackberries. 5. Drizzle with dressing and finish with a drizzle of honey, a glug of olive oil and flaky sea salt.

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Verdant Asparagus Salad With Yogurt Green Goddess Dressing Seeing green? It can be a good thing, actually. Green is a healing color that represents abundance, renewal, tranquility, growth and nature. And speaking of abundance, the beauty and bounty of early-summer produce demands that it be treated as simply as possible, and this salad does that. A creamy Greek yogurt-based green goddess dressing packed with herbs is the backdrop for tender asparagus and peas, with everyone’s favorite, avocado, in the mix. A shower of tender greens and soft herbs adds lovely grassy notes.

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: For the dressing: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 cup packed fresh basil ¼ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 scallion ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey ½ tsp. kosher salt For the salad: 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1 cup fresh peas 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and quartered ½ cup pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped 1 handful mâche or other baby greens Olive oil, for finishing Fresh basil, mint, parsley and chives, for garnish Flaky sea salt 108

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 2. In a pan of boiling well-salted water over high heat, add asparagus for 1 to 2 minutes until bright green, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. In the same pot, add peas and blanch for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the bowl of ice water. Drain peas and asparagus and gently dry with a clean towel. 3. To plate, spoon dressing onto a platter. Arrange asparagus, peas, avocado and pistachios on top. 4. Drizzle with a glug of olive oil, then add the mâche and herbs. Finish with flaky sea salt.

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Light green goddess dressing and creamy avocado

Golden Summer Salad With Creamy Turmeric Tahini Dressing Hello, yellow. The sunny hue represents happiness, clarity and sunlight—and who’s to disagree? The bright golden shimmer of this salad is an instant moodlifter. The star here is the creamy, vibrant dressing—luxurious and satisfying for both body and soul. The nuttiness of tahini, the acidity of lemon and that unmistakable heady, magical glow of turmeric, with its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, all come together to create some salad magic. The jammy eggs, corn, tomatoes and potatoes practically beckon you with the siren call of those South Fork idyllic summer nights, where friends, fireflies and a crisp glass of rosé are all you need.

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SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: For the dressing: ¼ cup tahini 2 tbsp. lemon juice (about half a lemon) 2-3 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. maple syrup ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. turmeric ¼ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

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For the salad: 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in half 2 eggs 2 heads of endive, spears separated 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved Kernels scraped from 2 ears of corn Olive oil, for finishing Flaky sea salt Dill fronds, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth. 2. Place potatoes in a pot filled with cold water and bring to a boil. Lower to a rolling boil over medium heat and cook for 20-25 minutes or until easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Remove potatoes from pot and allow to cool. Cut into slices. 3. Bring water back to a boil and in the same pot, boil eggs for exactly 7 minutes, then transfer to cold water to cool. Peel and halve. 4. To assemble, pour dressing onto a large platter and arrange potatoes, endive, tomatoes, eggs and corn kernels on top. Drizzle with a glug of good olive oil and finish with flaky sea salt. Garnish with dill fronds. For more recipes, visit petersom.com.

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EAT HERE NOW All the restaurant buzz on the East End.

NYC’s il Buco heads East with a seafoodfocused lineup.

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Jimmy Tchinnis, executive chef of La Fin Kitchen & Lounge

sophisticated,” explains Michelle Walrath, who studied health and wellness in college and grew up in a family who only practiced homeopathic medicine. “This will be a farm-to-table concept.” As for the vibe, she is aiming for a Saint-Tropez or St. Barts feel. “We love that those places are casual, but the bar for food is high,’’ she adds. La Fin will work with about 20 different local purveyors including fishermen and oyster farmers. “If we can’t get what we need from a farm, our sourcing will be organic,” she says. “Our eggs will be pasture-raised and our beef will all be local to Long Island, grassfed and grass-finished from

Acabonac Farms.” Eric Miller, who owned the much-loved Bay Kitchen Bar, has been brought in to Provisions Natural Foods Market in Sag Harbor and Water Mill as the culinary director, where he is upping the prepared food offerings with breakfast bowls (try the organic grains with kale,

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Organic Krush owners Michelle and Michael Walrath opened the Amagansett favorite in 2017, and the fine-casual spot dedicated to food with no pesticides, GMOs, chemicals or hormones eventually grew to eight locations on the East Coast. The couple had also launched Montauk waterfront spot Swallow East with chef James Tchinnis, who was trained at the French Culinary Institute. Known for its reggae music and dancing as much as its food, Swallow closed during the pandemic, but has been reinvented as a Gallicspirited and farm-to-table restaurant called La Fin Kitchen & Lounge. “We wanted something more refined and

New head chef Kyle Koenig adds Mediterranean fare to the menu at Moby’s.

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spinach and a poached egg); salads such as Vietnamese cabbage with tofu and lime-peanut dressing; and sandwiches like grilled chicken with aged cheddar and veggie-apple slaw. Starting Memorial Day weekend, he is collaborating with SoulCycle’s founding, senior master instructor Laurie Cole on a “clean” menu, including recovery green juice, a vegan open-faced sandwich and a revitalizing vegan salad, all made with organically sourced ingredients to support a strong immune system and active recovery. Miller has also stepped in to expand the selections at Morty’s Oyster Stand on the Napeague stretch, another spot from Provisions owner Jeremy Morton. The new menu will feature a seafood salad ceviche; leafy greens with summer vegetables, chickpeas, goat cheese croquette with a Wölffer Estate Rosé Dijon dressing; Joyce Farms chicken with cider vinegar glaze; and chili-infused 2-pound lobster. Miller is opening his

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In Water Mill, Kissaki serves Asian-fusion fare with plant-based offerings.

own spot in the Springs called Rita Cantina (28 Maidstone Park Rd., East Hampton), serving up modern coastal Mexican cuisine. “I like returning to the area where Bay Kitchen was,” he explains. “It’s a post-pandemic reboot and I love this neighborhood and the people. It feels like home, where I am the most comfortable.” Look for dishes such as tuna ceviche tostada with avocado and charred pineapple agua chili; local littleneck clams with fresh chorizo, serrano chiles and Tecate beer;

and a Niman Ranch Wagyu short rib birria. Kissaki, the sushi mecca from the Bowery that became an instant hit when it opened last year in Water Mill, is expanding this season; owner Garry Kanfer has taken two new spaces. East Hampton’s former Zokkon at 47 Montauk Highway will reopen as O by Kissaki, a robata grill that will offer raw fish and cooked seafood dishes as well as vegan options. The space at 467 East Lake Drive in Montauk that previously housed Gin Beach Cafe

Salmon and scallion rolls at Union Sushi and Steak

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Grilled watermelon and shisho margarita served over ice at Rita Cantina

as chef at Topping Rose and most recently at the Preston House in Riverhead, has taken over the kitchen and will be adding new dishes like crispy soft shell crab with snow peas and trofie pasta with shrimp and ramp-pistachio pesto. Those who prefer to dine outside will also be happy to hear that Union Sushi and Steak in Southampton is expanding its outdoor seating from 20 to 85. Now you should have less trouble getting an alfresco perch from which to enjoy your Halsey Neck roll or Australian grass-fed lamb chops.

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will morph into a pop-up collaboration between Kissaki and its popular Bond Street neighbor Fish Cheeks. Thai dishes like zabb wings and crab fried rice will share a menu with Kissaki’s futomaki and a full line of nigiri and specialty maki—not found at the original Kissaki—with homemade toppings. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about delivering to East Hampton and Montauk so we decided to expand into those areas,” explains Kanfer. Another Bond Street favorite, il Buco, is also heading East, taking over the Amagansett space at 231 Main Street that was the longtime home of Sotto Sopra. Il Buco al Mare will have more of a focus on seafood and is set to open in early summer. Down the road in East Hampton, Moby’s (341 Pantigo Rd.) is upping the ante on its food this season. Kyle Koenig, who worked for Tom Colicchio at Craft, then

F E AT U R E S “I want to create artwork that brings joy and escapism into people’s homes every day.”

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y t u a e B h c a e e h t and B Gwyneth Paltrow’s golden touch has built Goop from a newsletter to a multimillion-dollar empire. The Oscar-winning actress explains why wellness crusader is her most satisfying role. By CRISTINA CUOMO Photography by LACHLAN BAILEY

Paltrow says she is happiest spending the day on the beach with her family in Amagansett.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is undaunted. Her passion for—and perseverance in—her wellness business, Goop, has made her an industry leader. And, as purveyors of health here at Purist, we are in awe of her forward-thinking, always interesting ideas. She puts the pillars of wellness to work—from natural beauty concepts and clothing to nutritive and sexual wellness—to create an empire valued at over $250 million. The 48-year-old Oscarwinning Paltrow proves that a holistic path leads to juvenescence-winning. And I’m not just talking about her rockin’ cover-worthy self. Here, the mother of Apple and Moses, and wife of producer Brad Falchuk, shares

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the secrets to her sweet success.

Paltrow builds upon basic wellness tenets of exercise, sleep and nutrition. She is currently exploring intuitive fasting.

Cristina Cuomo: After so many years of investigating wellness, having launched Goop in 2008 as an email newsletter and then written five cookbooks, has your view of wellness practices become more detailed or simplified over time? How so? Gwyneth Paltrow: The true tenets of wellness are rather simple: good sleep; regular exercise; whole, nutritious foods; etc. The complexities of modern life make it a little harder. We’re exposed to chemicals and environmental toxins without realizing it, and quite often, when women voice concerns about how we feel, we’re ignored or told that it’s not something to worry about. But the wonderful thing about wellness is that we have more autonomy over our health than many of us realize. It takes more work and self-education, but it’s worth it to feel good. And we’re lucky that many of us have access to incredible doctors and leading institutions that take a more functional approach to medicine and are doing the research to back it up. It’s also impossible not to recognize the privilege in that. There are so many people who are subject to environmental racism or live in food deserts or are getting by on subsistence wages and cannot afford the time or

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“There’s so much knowledge out there, and life is better when we’re in pursuit of our best selves.”

the money it takes to exercise this autonomy. And even people who might be able to spend the time or money to make different wellness choices in their day-to-day lives often don’t have access to these doctors and specialists, whether because they can’t afford it or their insurance won’t cover it. That’s partly why I started Goop. While these are larger systemic issues, my hope is that our content gives some of these people access to different ways of thinking or doctors and experts that would normally be out of reach. CC: Has it surprised you that you are as well-known now as an actress as you are for helming a wellness empire? GP: I’ve always been the friend people would ask for a recommendation, whether that was for a holistic doctor or a tapas restaurant in Spain. And since I was little, I’ve been deeply curious. So as much as this is a departure from my old life, it feels like what I was always supposed to do. When I had my daughter, I decided I wanted to take a step back from acting and focus on her, and I was lucky that I was in a situation where I could do that. It also gave me the distance to think about what I truly wanted to do when I reentered the workforce. Goop had humble beginnings, though, so it is surreal to see what it’s become. At the beginning, it was literally just me at my kitchen counter sending out recipes and tips on MailChimp. And for many years, we didn’t sell any products. We only introduced commerce when we realized that there was a service element our readers were missing: They wanted to buy the things we raved about without leaving the site. We still take that service approach to everything we make. Our content asks questions, and we try to make products that help answer those questions. CC: What are the latest Goop and G. Label products you’re working on? What facets of wellness will Goop be exploring more in the future? GP: I’m obsessed with our G. Label collections. If you see me walking around Amagansett this summer, the chances are high that I’ll be wearing at least one G. Label piece. We make the clothes in Italy and the U.S. in the same factories as runway brands, but because we have a directto-consumer model, we can offer our pieces at prices that are more attainable than designer. Almost nothing is over $1,000. We’ve always been outspoken about female pleasure and erasing the shame around female sexuality. We came out with our own double-sided wand vibrator earlier this year, which originally sold out in 24 hours. We finally have it back in stock, and we’ll launch more in the sexual pleasure

CC: What is the biggest misconception about you? GP: That I don’t eat bread.

category this year. Love, sex and relationships are also the focus of season two of our Netflix show, The Goop Lab, which is coming back next year.

CC: You are hilarious and stalwart in The Politician! You should run for governor of California now! Are you and your husband [producer Brad Falchuk] developing other projects together? GP: Not currently, but you never know. He has a lot of bargaining power, so when he wants me to act in one

CC: Do you ever feel like you need a break from wellness, and if so, what does that look like? Is it a big bowl of french fries or another guilty pleasure? GP: Someone recently asked me on the SmartLess podcast what my vice was, and days later, everyone was

“Guilty pleasures? French fries and Japanese whisky.” of his projects, I usually give in. He’s a brilliant writer and producer, so it’s always fun to work together.

reporting that I’d hit the bottle and “admitted to eating bread” during quarantine. But joking aside, I do love good food, and enjoying food is a big part of wellness for me. If I want to indulge in an evening of guilty pleasures, I’d probably go for french fries and Japanese whisky.

CC: Out of all the roles you’ve played through your career, what character do you identify with the most? GP: I wouldn’t say I identify with her the most, but Margot Tenenbaum will always be one of my favorite roles.

CC: You have introduced so many wellness practitioners to the world through self-exploration—in mind, body and soul. Is there something you are exploring right now, and with whom are you working? GP: I’m currently working with Dr. Will Cole, whose book, Intuitive Fasting, we published earlier this year through our goop book imprint. I did a bunch of tests and found out I had high levels of inflammation and mold toxicity in my body, so he has me on an intuitive-eating plan. Luckily, a lot of the recipes are super delicious, like scallops with bacon and crispy capers.

CC: Looking to the future, since you’ve dipped back into acting, do you have a role that you’d like to tackle, a side you’d like to reveal in a performance that you haven’t yet, and if so, what would that be? GP: I’m laser-focused on building Goop right now, but acting was my first love. In the past, I’ve seen scripts or characters and had such a deep, instant connection to them that I had to pursue them—even if I didn’t end up getting the role. If I’m really called to a piece of material, I’ll know it. But in the meantime, honestly, as boring as it may sound compared to being a movie star, being the CEO of Goop fulfills that for me.

CC: Who did you learn the most from in the wellness field? GP: I have learned most from Dr. Alejandro Junger, who was the first functional MD I ever met. He introduced me to the world of the elimination diet, tuning in to understand what is right for your body. He was so on the cutting edge, even then. He was the first one to talk to me about the microbiome, adrenal fatigue, etc. I did the clean program when he was hand-filling little vitamin pouches before it was a thing.

CC: Have your children picked up any wellness techniques of their own? GP: Apple loves making smoothies. She’s always been into makeup—she’s so much better at it than I am—and she’s recently been getting into skin care, too. She uses our GOOPGLOW Glow Lotion moisturizer every day and is always raving about it, which makes me so proud. She’s one of our early testers for goop products.

CC: What was your favorite thing to do as a family this past year of lockdowns? GP: Long family dinners have been a true silver lining of lockdown. Before COVID, we were all running around trying to juggle different obligations. The absence of those other priorities gave us the leeway to get into long conversations and just be together as a family.

CC: Does your mother [actress Blythe Danner] take wellness advice from her daughter? What is her current favorite Goop product? GP: She’s so natural and effortless and always has been. But she does love our GOOPGENES skin care 120

line, especially the face and eye creams. They’re super nourishing and firming.

from the farm stands, and seeing old friends that we get to reconnect with in the summer.

CC: Best advice you’ve ever been given? GP: Always forgive yourself.

CC: We both know it’s very easy for naysayers and skeptics to take potshots at the wellness world. What keeps you committed to discovering and offering insights to your followers? GP: We hear from so many women that something they read or bought on Goop has had a profound impact on their lives—that could be reading an article that prompted them to ask their doctor a specific question, listening to a podcast that improved an important relationship, or discovering our postnatal depletion supplements that help them feel normal again after giving birth. There’s so much knowledge out there, and life is better when we’re in pursuit of our best selves.

CC: What—and where—are you happiest doing in the summertime? GP: Spending the day on the beach in Amagansett with my family. CC: You’ve spent a lot of time in the Hamptons throughout your life. And Goop is now a destination store at 4 Bay Street in Sag Harbor. What do you cherish about your time out East? GP: Long walks to the water, fresh fruit and vegetables

GOOPGLOW Glow Lotion, $58, goop.com

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It’s made with active spirulina enzyme for a luminous, makeup-free look.

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GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Eye Cream, $55, goop.com

Goop’s signature eye cream, paired with the brand’s Nourishing Face Cream, are favorites of Paltrow’s mother, Blythe Danner.

GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator, $125, goop.com

“This is my go-to,” says Paltrow. “It’s this incredibly potent blend of physical and chemical exfoliants; it’s basically a facial in a jar. It leaves my skin super soft, smooth and glowing.”

GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Face Cream, $95, goop.com

Double-Sided Wand Vibrator, $95, goop.com

Providing hydration for over 48 hours, this wonder cream firms and smooths wrinkles within four weeks of use.

GOOP’s sexual-wellness line promotes the brand’s dedication to sex positivity.

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The crystal-clear waters of La Fontelina in Capri

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WAVES OF DELIGHT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER GRAY MALIN SHARES HIS UNBOUNDED LOVE OF SAND AND SURF IN A NEW RETROSPECTIVE BOOK. BY JULIA SZABO

From 19th-century paintings by Monet and Manet to the modern mastery of Hockney and Katz, the beach beckons artists and art aficionados alike. Taking his rightful place among famously creative beachcombers is fine art photographer Gray Malin, whose acclaimed “Prada Marfa” “was the first work of Marfainspired art I purchased during the eight years I spent working on Marfa Contemporary,” says collector and connoisseur Christian Keesee. “He has the unique ability to make every day seem sunny. While other photographers see the unusual, the dark or the morbid, Gray’s eyes turn immediately to the bright, happy and well-adjusted. He captures moments I’d like to find myself in.” Movies transport us to distant shores of the imagination, and Malin’s portfolio likewise reveals a mastery of his medium on par with Tinseltown’s greatest cinematographers—no accident, as he previously worked in the film industry. “My time in Hollywood made me realize my true passion was actually photography,” Malin says. “It was amazing being surrounded by so many creative people while in the film industry, but ultimately I left due to the fact that I wanted to pursue my own independent path in photography, and create artwork that could bring joy and escapism into people’s homes every day.” Now, a new hardcover book, Gray Malin: The Essential Collection (Abrams), compiles Malin’s irresistible imagery. The 351-page gallery lets beachcombing art appreciators visit and revisit Malin’s sunny 124

beaches whenever the spirit moves them. He’s photographed sandy shores from Sydney to Cape Town to Capri to his most-prized Hamptons: “I love heading out to Montauk for a beach day at Gurney’s, or Navy Beach for happy hour,” he says. “I also love riding bikes to dinner, or strolling the streets of the different towns with an ice cream cone in hand. I always have an incredible experience while in the Hamptons, from the atmosphere, to the beaches to the food—everything is truly a dream.” ON THIS PAGE: A sea of peachy umbrellas

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on Italy’s Positano Beach; an aerial view of an East Hampton beach OPPOSITE PAGE: Sunbathers take in the rays at Eden Rock in Monterosso, Italy.

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A NEW COFFEE-TABLE BOOK, HAMPTONS PRIVATE (ASSOULINE), CELEBRATES THE BOUNTY, BEAUTY AND GOOD LIFE OUT EAST. HERE, IN AN EXCERPT FROM THE INTRODUCTION, LONGTIME RESIDENT DAN RATTINER PAYS TRIBUTE TO 40 MILES OF HEAVEN ON EARTH.

During a cold spell about 2 billion years ago, an enormous glacier slid down from the North Pole, pushing along boulders, sand and tons of other loose debris—until finally the sun warmed the cascading effluvia enough to bring the slide to a slow halt. Soon after, a further warming spell caused the glacier to melt and retreat, leaving behind it a place we now call the Hamptons—part Greenland, part Canada, part upstate New York and part Connecticut. Along the edge, it meets the sea with a stunning strip of white-sand beach, extending an astonishing 40 miles. Because of this beach, the Hamptons is considered one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the world, and it’s one of the main reasons why, when I first came as an eager 16-year-old, I decided to spend the rest of my life here. As my father said at the time, noting the cliffs, the salty sea air, the lakes and ponds, and the rolling moors that populated the long peninsula with a lighthouse at the end, “Nobody just winds up here by accident, while drifting through to someplace else. We stick out into the sea. You have to decide to come to the Hamptons. It’s a decision.” Dad moved our family to the Hamptons because of his love for deep-sea fishing. Meanwhile, it was love at first sight for me as well, and to this day, I cannot imagine living anywhere else. It is a truly beautiful peninsula. Although just a hundred miles from New York City, eagles still swoop and soar overhead, and whales roll up to the surface to spout. The sea thunders, and the wind whistles. As for the people here, though, it seemed to me that nearly all of them had resolved to settle in and they had then gone back to the city to tell friends about their find—thus triggering others to follow suit. With that said, a parade of particularly identifiable groups have called the Hamptons home over the years. I’ve come to think of the arrival of these groups, one after another, somewhat as waves—similar to those of the sea. These waves would sweep over the landscape during several distinct decades; and almost all these new arrivals would stay, overlapping one another, each unique, but settling as a unit, occupying one part of the Hamptons or another, much as the mix of dirt, foliage, sand, boulders and cliffs occupies the various parts of the Hamptons. Thus, they almost all still remain here today—an immense and fascinating patchwork of people and landscapes, coming together as a crazy quilt. Some say it’s a match to the patchwork of New York City. But with cows mooing. The city’s sixth borough. Courtesy of Assouline; assouline.com

The ocean beckons to East End surfers.

Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650, with her canine companions

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“ALTHOUGH JUST A HUNDRED MILES FROM NEW YORK CITY, EAGLES STILL SWOOP AND SOAR OVERHEAD, AND WHALES ROLL UP TO THE SURFACE TO SPOUT. THE SEA THUNDERS, AND THE WIND WHISTLES.” –DAN RATTINER

Dining alfresco beside the infinityedge pool at The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton

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Photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank turned her lens to flowers during the pandemic, creating beauty out of chaos. BY JIM SERVIN

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sunny chamomile; regal delphinium; angsty orange Iceland poppy. Specimens from near and far—her garden, the farmers market, a nursery in Greenwich, Whole Foods, and in the case of chamomile, Holland— were set against a simple white canvas of Swanson Frank’s dining room floor, and sometimes held by Hunter, whose hand appears in a few of the shots. “He brought a soulfulness to the flowers, a feeling of humanity and innocence,” says the proud mom. By June, she had amassed enough images to produce a fine art series, Flowers, which launched earlier this month at her sister’s Veronica Beard boutique in Southampton. Meanwhile, Swanson Frank continues to seek out more floral specimens to add to her satisfying creative endeavor. “It’s been an amazing learning experience,” she says. “Being a portraitist, I photographed flowers like people. Every flower is like a woman. I tried to capture their best angles, and celebrate the beauty of each one.” Limitededition fine art botanical prints are available at Moda Operandi and claiborneswansonfrank.com.

Last April, photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank found herself, like the rest of the world, engulfed in the stress of quarantine, which for her also entailed home-schooling her sons, Hunter, 7, and Wilder, 4. “We had just moved from New York City to Greenwich,” says Swanson Frank, whose well-received books, Mother and Child, Young Hollywood and American Beauty (all published by Assouline), showcase her significant talents for composition, color and connection with her subjects. “Home schooling was a full-time job. I said to myself, ‘I want to come out of this time with something.’ I was hungry to be creative.” Inspiration was near—right in her backyard, in fact. “When you get out of the city, you see nature with eyes wide open, in Technicolor,” she says. “I started photographing tulips. It kicked off a whole love affair with floral photography and still life photography.” The project quickly took shape. Each day, as soon as Swanson Frank finished home-schooling at 3PM, she set aside an hour and a half to train her Canon Mark IV on flowers: resplendently blooming pink peonies; spindly, 132

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Swept Away

With Shipwrecks, contemporary American artist Alexis Rockman brings highly anticipated new works to Guild Hall, kicking off its 90th anniversary summer season. These historically based paintings explore man’s role in hotbutton topics ranging from globalization and colonization to climate crises and epic global disasters, all the way up to the current pandemic.

RR: And to learn, too. AR: There’s a strange educational component for someone who was a terrible student in high school, and embarrassed by my SATs, then vowed to never have that feeling again once I got to art school.

Ray Rogers: Hi Alexis, how are you doing? Alexis Rockman: Great, I’m sitting out by my pond in Warren, Connecticut. We moved here over the last year, gradually. I moved my studio up here also. It was COVIDrelated, but I also decided I had to leave my studio of many years in Tribeca just because it was getting a little depressing being in a basement, even though the price was right.

RR: What kind of historical research did you do for the series? AR: Each painting has very specific references that I had to go through, to give it a sense of credibility—from the 1944-45 U.S. ships for the USS Indianapolis, to the exact genera of plants and animals that were brought by the first inhabitants of Hawaii via outrigger canoe, to the type of paddle wheel steamships that were involved with the SS Sultana [1865 disaster]. I can assure you, there are mistakes. Those were pointed out to me by one historian who was a maritime specialist. Well, you can never get it all right, but it helps with the credibility of the project.

RR: Tell me about the new body of work being shown at Guild Hall, Shipwrecks. The series is so beautiful, even when imparting this impending feeling of doom. They’re gorgeous. AR: Thank you. I’ve always liked that sort of innate conflict between terror and lyrical beauty and the sublime. What is more beautiful than a shipwreck in the ocean, right? No matter the conditions. It’s hard to go wrong. I had started thinking about doing a project about shipwrecks in early 2018 when I made a number of works over the years of ships that were distressed or wrecked, so to speak.

RR: “The Things They Carried,” features a bat and a pangolin in it. In what ways did COVID influence that work? AR: I just relocated up to Sharon, Connecticut, where we rented last summer while we were renovating where we are in Warren. And I was corresponding with Dan Finamore, who is the associate director of the Peabody Essex Museum where the show is now, who is a big resource in terms of content. Dan was joking around and said, “I guess it’s time to paint pangolins.” Because they are possibly involved in being one of the vectors of COVID, as you may know. So “The Things They Carried” has a langur monkey who brings jungle fever to India, the Norway rat who brought us the bubonic plague among other things, bats that have been involved with COVID as well, the palm civet is involved with SARS, and so on. To be clear, these animals are unwitting, and not guilty of anything other than being unlucky enough to be intentionally or unintentionally involved with their habitat being destroyed, and being

“Junk,” watercolor and acrylic on paper, 18 x 24 in.

And I had witnessed one with my wife when we were traveling to Antarctica in 2007, and she ended up being the correspondent for The New York Times, the on-the-spot reporter, because she’d written for the Times for years. And through my interest in the natural history of colonialism and invasive species and exploration, I know that ships are involved in so many of those areas. It made sense to have a big net to throw out there. That’s how I try to organize my life, to give myself opportunities to do something I love to do, and I’m proud to stand by. 136

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RR: Themes around climate change and humans’ destruction of the planet have been present in your work throughout your career. AR: Since the ’80s, and in a more intuitive level in terms of the biodiversity crisis, I was making paintings about extinction in the ’80s. But when I heard about climate change by a scientist I was working with—I started to reach out to collaborate with scientists around 1994—I thought that was a terrible nightmare. I wasn’t convinced we would solve it for a number of reasons. I was certainly more right than I dared imagine. I was very concerned then, but now I’m just terrified.

long story short, there was a year and a half where I was not involved whatsoever. Then I came back and designed the island and a couple of images from the shipwrecks— speaking of shipwrecks. Then I designed this sequence called Tiger Vision, where they go to the bottom of the ocean and somehow become this one entity. That was an idea that Jean and I had on a platform on a subway on the 1 train going downtown. And I can’t tell you, it was an incredible thrill to see these things developed—and they looked exactly like I had imagined, but often better. RR: That scene that you’re describing is so memorable. AR: That was not in the script, and I was just thrilled to have it. I could drop dead tomorrow—that was one of my goals. Back in 2008, I used to tell my friend Phil Tippett, who was a great stop-motion animator who worked on Star Wars and Jurassic Park, that my lifelong dream was to design a monster. And he said, well you may get it. That’s a big thrill.

“The Things They Carried,” oil on wood, 40 x 32 in.

used as food by humans. The finger is not pointing at them; the enemy is us.

RR: Will you be at Guild Hall for the opening? AR: Absolutely. I haven’t been to the Hamptons since the fall, before COVID hit, but I’m looking forward to reconnecting with people I love. I’ve made so much work out there over the years in Sag Harbor when I was renting there, and I did a project at Parrish about the local ecology, so I feel really connected to it.

RR: How does it feel to be kicking off Guild Hall’s 90th anniversary summer season? AR: It was on my bucket list to show there ever since I started going out there in 1989, when I shared a house with a bunch of friends in Amagansett. I had a little studio in the shed.

Shipwrecks is on view from June 12 to July 26 at Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton; guildhall.org

RR: Guild Hall this summer is also screening Ang Lee’s brilliant Life of Pi, a film for which you helped provide visual inspiration. AR: I got a phone call from a mutual friend of my wife and myself, [producer] Jean-Christophe Castelli, who has a house in Montauk, asking me to meet with Ang about possibly contributing to the look of the movie. I grew up thinking I’d be involved somehow in visualizing films like King Kong or Citizen Kane or Blade Runner or any movie that had such a strong influence on me as a kid. Even in my early 20s. When I realized I could actually have a life being an artist and a painter, I was slightly crestfallen, though thrilled to have any life in the arts at all. Because I didn’t see how I’d ever be able to do both. I went to Ang’s loft in Soho. I was thrilled because I think he’s an incredible director. He had just done Brokeback Mountain, which had absolutely nothing to do with the Life of Pi, but Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has incredible visual styling. He asked if I was available and I was shaking and sweating and saying, “I think so.” Over the course of three years I worked chunks of the calendar. The first thing I did was to come up with six very elaborate watercolors to show to the studio what Ang wanted his movie to look like. To make a

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Yacht Kelpie, a charter offering luxury day cruises through scenic East End waters, sails through Sag Harbor Bay. yachtkelpie.com

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Climb aboard Yacht Kelpie for a scenic excursion through the waters of Sag Harbor. Whether she’s gliding across the globe using the constellations as a compass, or chartering East Enders around familiar waters, Yacht Kelpie skipper Shannon Carleton is both a boating and hospitality maven. The captain has carved out a unique space in a predominantly male-dominated field, fusing her love of the sea with the finer things in life. “Yacht Kelpie is a feminine twist on the charter industry,” says Carleton. “Most of it was sportfishing boats. I thought, ‘What about luncheons and really elegant themed sailing charters?’ I love entertaining the most, and here I can blend my two passions.” Kelpie has navigated the world’s most breathtaking waters since 1928. First owned by a private collector before the Great Depression, then used as a WWII patrol vessel, it later sailed the coast of California carrying 20th-century starlets like Elizabeth Taylor. After returning to Europe outfitted with a faster rig, Kelpie was victorious in a slew of regattas from Saint-Tropez to Capri. Carleton fell in love with Kelpie at first sight after discovering the boat in Barcelona two-and-a-half years ago, sailing it across the Mediterranean to its current home in the waters of Sag Harbor. After arriving on the East End, the boat was fully restored to its original pristine condition, with sparkling copper features, crisp white sails and a polished hull.

Kelpie is powered completely by concealed solar panels, strategically circumventing the use of generators, autopilot or watermakers to preserve the boat’s traditional aesthetic and promote sustainability. Proudly offering a “turnkey” experience, Yacht Kelpie’s white-glove service gives an extra touch of sophistication to the charming nautical setting. Guests supply their own food and beverage prepared by the caterer of their choice, which can be enjoyed alongside Kelpie’s extensive selection of wines and Champagne. The yacht’s deck, outfitted with classic white and polished wood motifs, is meticulously adorned with Pinterest-worthy table settings and an antique 1928 coffee service set. To accommodate the busy social schedules of Hamptonites, Yacht Kelpie lets passengers choose between brunch, full-day or sunset excursions. On early summer mornings, guests are greeted at the Breakwater Yacht Club with fresh mimosas, then climb aboard for coffee and small bites, like fried quail egg on fluffy miniature buttermilk waffles created by Hamptons Aristocrat. Evening charters offer unparalleled sunset views and gourmet provisions including caviar, fine cheeses and sushi, which is prepared on board by the head chef of Sag Harbor’s Sen Restaurant or Kissaki in Water Mill. yachtkelpie.com

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Radio City Rockette turned fitness guru Beth Nicely pushes boundaries at The LIMIT, a virtual workout experience combining dance with heart-pumping cardio. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA include a dance cardio class incorporating HIIT, cardio tone featuring free weight and mat work, and trampoline cardio, a fun, low-impact recovery workout. Each week, The LIMIT hosts a Saturday Dance Party, a high-energy Zoom workout whose proceeds are donated to Feed the Children and The Equal Justice Initiative. Jennifer Garner has even joined in on the fun, saying she “subjects” herself to the “evil, wonderful ways” of Beth’s daily sessions. With an understanding that each client’s fitness goals are unique, Nicely has received certification as a PROnatal Pre/Postnatal Specialist, working with pregnant women and mothers of newborns to build and maintain strength. Thanks to Nicely’s guidance, clients can quell fears about the birthing and motherhood journey and prime their body for the challenges ahead. “The greatest lesson I learned during my career is ‘work hard and expect nothing,’” says Nicely. “Have extreme integrity in yourself and your work, and know that’s enough. What you do when no one’s watching is what matters, especially in the performance business.” Most recently, Nicely has lent her showbiz expertise to Ryan Murphy’s The Prom, streaming now on Netflix. Working with Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep has inspired her further. “Nicole’s character in The Prom was in Chicago the musical on Broadway, and she had a big Fosse number in the film. I taught her the basics from the ground up. Talk about work ethic! I was so proud of her.” thelimitfit.com

Ohio native Beth Nicely was born for the spotlight. Since her introduction to dance at age 3, Nicely has lived the wildest dreams of many: an 18-year professional dance career, roles in six Broadway shows, and nine years as a personal trainer. She honed her skills throughout high school, moving through the dance-competition circuit that eventually landed her in New York City. During this trip, Nicely attended a Broadway production, 42nd Street, that changed her life forever. The show mirrored Nicely’s life: the story of a young girl from a small town who travels to New York City and lands the role of a lifetime. Like many teenage Broadway fanatics, Nicely hustled to the stage door after the show, hoping to get an autograph. Instead she got so much more: an invitation to the show’s starstudded anniversary party held at the Rainbow Room. There she met the show’s lead, Meredith Patterson, which opened doors to new opportunities, including a role in 42nd Street ’s national touring production and two seasons as a Radio City Rockette. Nicely has now pivoted to the fitness world with The LIMIT, a virtual collection of live and ondemand workouts suitable for all training levels. Fondly nicknamed “Death by Beth” by members, The LIMIT drives students to unlock their body’s ultimate performance ability and push those limits even further. Offerings

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Beth Nicely unlocks ultimate performance ability at The LIMIT.

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Isaac Calpito, founder of TORCH’D, gets his groove on at the Children’s Museum of the East End this summer.

Calpito brings fitness-centric fun to Bridgehampton.

upbeat pop music classics from the likes of Madonna and Lady Gaga, includes vigorous flows of body resistance training, dance conditioning and intense targeted repetition to tone muscles and burn calories. The whole family can join in on the action at TORCH’D Village, a free, experiential pavilion offering fun familyoriented activities. Keeping the fundraising momentum going, Calpito’s summer residency will donate partial proceeds to seven local charities, including Project MOST, Bridgehampton Childcare & Recreational Center, i-tri, Southampton Youth Association, The Retreat, Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center and the Children’s Museum of the East End. The feel-good, altruistic spirit of TORCH’D continues with Calpito’s Dance & Donate Challenge, an action-packed charity campaign in collaboration with NYU Langone Health to support the well-being of front-line health care heroes. Participating is easy: Make a donation to NYU Langone, then take a video busting out your best dance moves to the official Dance & Donate anthem, “Electric Light” by Steph Amoroso (100 percent of funds raised goes directly to front-line hospital workers). Post on social media with the caption “#danceanddonatechallenge” and be sure to tag @IsaacBoots and @NYULangone. Join @isaacboots on Instagram every day at 11AM EST for TORCH’D virtual classes, and get tickets to in-person TORCH’D workouts at isaacboots.com.

“This one’s for you, Taylor, and every boy who ever broke my heart,” says Isaac Calpito, founder of TORCH’D, as he performs a set of booty-sculpting leg circles on Instagram Live. When he isn’t choreographing music videos and world-tour performances for pop stars like Ariana Grande, Calpito leads TORCH’D, a high-energy dance workout that burns fat, builds endurance and strengthens muscles. A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Ripa, Naomi Watts and Jessica Chastain get their fitness fix from TORCH’D, which operated pre-pandemic in NYC, the Hamptons and LA. At the height of COVID-19 lockdowns, Calpito began to stream his TORCH’D classes for free each day on Instagram, encouraging home-bound fitness fanatics to keep moving despite gyms closing their doors. The virtual workouts went viral, and quickly became one of the most popular social media fitness offerings in the world. Not wanting to charge a fee for access to classes during the pandemic, Calpito instead asked his followers to donate what they could to No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit organization supplying food to millions of children in need. The cause was especially close to Calpito’s heart: Having been raised on food stamps himself, he knew that a child’s next meal should be a right instead of a privilege. This summer, TORCH’D is back in the flesh at the Children’s Museum of the East End, where Calpito will lead 24 classes over 12 weekends, beginning June 19 and continuing through Labor Day. Each workout, set to 143

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Katia Pryce, co-founder of the workout craze DanceBody, speaks with Purist about the therapeutic qualities of dance, training philosophies, and her love of the Hamptons. PURIST: What inspired you to pursue dance? KATIA PRYCE: I come from a family of creative artists and teachers, so for me it felt very natural to pursue dance as a career. From a young age I loved the structure and seriousness of my ballet classes; it takes every ounce of your focus and physical effort. It’s the foundation for every kind of dance. If you can do ballet, you can pretty much do any form of dancing better. This is why we consistently weave ballet movements into our DanceBody dances. I started performing professionally right after graduating college.

Katia Pryce vows to twist, tone and reshape with her DanceBody workout.

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PURIST: How are dance and wellness related? KP: Dance functions as a wellness tool on every level: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Music and movement light up the primal reward centers in the brain to produce that “feel good” rush of serotonin and dopamine, which reduces anxiety and boosts your mood. The physical benefits are increased agility, muscle tone, strength, flexibility, bone density and better posture, plus aesthetic benefits like a lifted tush and streamlined arms. Dance reshapes your body without overemphasizing one area too much. Group classes hosted outside The Clubhouse in East Hampton; dancebody.com

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PURIST: How do DanceBody workouts target key areas of fitness? KP: Every DanceBody class delivers elements of both cardio and strength, so that in one hour your body is getting everything it needs. Your heart rate is up and each muscle group is getting focused attention. The workout is methodically planned out by me, so it’s going to twist, tone and reshape your body and your mind. We ask clients to consciously activate their muscles as they move through space. It’s more of a holistic experience because you truly can’t think about anything else when you’re in class; you have to stay focused. There’s almost a meditative quality there.

MOVE IT

Where to get shredded this summer in the Hamptons, from yoga to cardio. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA AWATFIT AT OUTDOOR PARKS For a change in scenery and a calorie-busting sweat session, take part in AWATfit’s open-air offerings this summer in Bridgehampton, Water Mill and Montauk. The heat is on with a number of creative classes incorporating full-body HIIT and strength training, including “Jungle Time,” utilizing an agility ladder and bungee ropes, or the “Bucking Bronco,” which targets abs and glutes with TRX bands and resistance work. Classes are offered seven days a week. See schedule for locations; awatfit.com

able for novice paddlers, and those of all experience levels are invited to join the tranquil journey. The aquatic bliss continues aboard JBY’s floating yoga studio, with a gentle vinyasa flow, meditation and bonfire on the beach. The first paddle session of the season will take place on June 24, with additional sessions offered through the summer. Location provided upon registration; jbyoga.com YOGA IN THE VINES AT WÖLFFER ESTATE The eighth season of Yoga in the Vines kicks off Memorial Day weekend, with daily and weekly sessions running through October in a socially distanced setting. Newbies and seasoned yogis are welcome, with practices offered for an invigorating or restorative experience. 3312 Montauk Hwy., Sagaponack; email Erica at erica@evolveast.com to learn more.

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BODY CONCEPTIONS For an ultra-personalized workout, book a private or small-group training session this summer with Mahri Relin of Body Conceptions. Designed to support women’s health throughout all stages of life with a specialization in prenatal and menopausal workouts, Body Conceptions fuses principles of contemporary and ballet choreography with dynamic cardio moves for an upbeat, powerful, music-driven fitness experience. Body Conceptions can host training sessions in client’s homes, backyards and on the beach. Schedule at bodyconceptions.com COREBARREFIT IN BRIDGEHAMPTON Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito, the minds behind the famed CoreBarreFit, are bringing their virtual offerings to life at the former home of Exhale on Bridgehampton’s Main Street. Beginning May 22, CoreBarreFit will host a variety of strength and flexibility classes that merge fundamentals of ballet, yoga and meditation for a total body tune-up. Halfpapp and DeVito are currently joining forces with top fitness professionals on the East End to create the Fitness Collaborative, which will

HEALING ON THE GO

Join a paddle excursion that includes JBY’s floating yoga studio, beginning June 24.

add a variety of workout disciplines to the CoreBarreFit studio this summer. 2415 Main St., Bridgehampton; corebarrefit.com FULL MOON PADDLES See a breathtaking summer sunset from a new perspective with this stand-up paddle excursion across East End waters. Quick tutorials are avail145

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Summer kicks off with art, education and gourmet eats in the Hamptons.

JUNE 13 BOOK TALK: BEING RAM DASS BY RAM DASS WITH RAMESHWAR DAS Rameshwar Das, student of Ram Dass and author of Being Ram Dass, shares the spiritual leader’s teachings of mindfulness, unconditional love and the journey to inner peace. Das and therapist Robby Stein will team up for a discussion, followed by an audience Q&A. From $30. 158 Main St., East Hampton; guildhall.org JUNE 15 STRUCTURAL RACISM THEN AND NOW: THE ONGOING IMPACTS OF LONG ISLAND’S HISTORY Community educators from ERASE Racism lead a talk on the effects of system-

Join the Long Island Indigenous Perspectives Canoe Tour on June 19.

TABLE SUMMER SOLSTICE DINNER A bounty of organic, plantbased cuisine awaits at the Ecological Culture Initiative’s annual dinner, including light mixed greens with pomegranate dressing, rich pumpkin butternut squash soup, lentil-stuffed cabbage and vegan chocolate truffles. $40. 81 Lynn Ave., Hampton Bays; eciny.org

atic racism in Long Island throughout history, and how these oppressive systems currently impact housing and educational opportunities for people of color. Free. Zoom link will be sent upon registration; johnjermain.org JUNE 16 THE ARTIST’S VIEW - CONTRASTING EXPRESSIONS OF NATURE See inspiration behind the East End’s most accomplished artists at this virtual event, which explores the connection between nature and creativity. Scott Bluedorn, Anne Sherwood Pundyk and Cindy Pease Roe speak on the ways Long Island’s diverse landscape serves as a muse for their work. Free. Zoom link will be sent upon registration; peconiclandtrust.org

JUNE 19 LONG ISLAND INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES CANOE TOUR At the site of the original meeting place of English settlers and the Shinnecock, Chenae Bullock of Moskehtu Consulting will share retellings of Long Island’s rich indigenous history, along with education on indigenous plant life, lifestyle practices and traditional songs. Free. Conscience Point, North Sea; southamptonhistory.org

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JUNE 26 GARDEN AS ART 2021 Tour a collection of exquisite sculptures from renowned artists, housed throughout five bucolic East End gardens. A celebration of Guild Hall’s 90th anniversary, the event includes a virtual lecture followed by an afternoon of self-guided tours. From $150. 158 Main St., East Hampton; guildhall.org JUNE 26-27 AMAGANSETT FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Elite artistic talents in the Hamptons come together to showcase new work and reproductions of classic pieces. The festival will feature a variety of artistic forms, including painting, sculpture, prints, illustration, mixed media and more. Free. American Legion Post 419, 15 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton; amagansettfinearts.com JUNE 28 ROSÉ ROUND ROBIN This spirited, ladies-only tennis event benefits The Children’s Museum of the East End’s COVID response fund, with just one ticket providing a week of groceries to a family in need. After the tournament, enjoy refreshing Finca Rosé donated by Wölffer Estate. From $200. 174 Daniels Hole Rd., East Hampton; contact lara@cmee.org

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JUNE 11 SOUTHAMPTON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN TOUR This year’s Southampton Architecture + Design Tour celebrates esteemed architect Peter Marino, inviting guests to explore the historic building and lush gardens that will house the new Peter Marino Art Foundation. Two private tours of 25 guests will be led by Marino himself, with lunch served in SAC’s newly refreshed Caesar Court Garden. From $1,000. 91 Coopers Farm Rd., Southampton; southamptonartscenter.org/ ad-tour

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Southampton. When it was time to perform a major renovation on his own 5 bedroom residence, one of the Hamptons most respected luxury builders engaged Barnes & Coy for some of the design elements while incorporating many of those incredible finishes and amenities that he used elsewhere, creating an amazing residence for himself and his family spread out over 6,000 sq. feet. The intimate entry hall ushers you towards the living room and den/media room both warmed by fireplaces. The uber kitchen, framed in subway tiles with white stained oak floors underfoot, features butler’s pantry, storage pantry and a whole host of professional appliances including dual 36” Viking refrigerator and freezer, a Garland Blue Star 60” range with raised griddle and infrared broiler, Miele steam oven and heating drawer, a pair of Miele dishwashers and 2 Sub Zero under counter wine coolers. A butler’s pantry leads to the formal dining room. An office features clad in wormy chestnut, guest suite, powder room and two car garage complete the first floor. Upstairs the master suite features his and her walk in closets, separate dressing room with vanity, large bath with steam shower and her office with private deck. This is joined by two bedrooms and large hall bath. The lower level offers gym, sauna, staff bedroom, full bath, wine cellar, cedar closet, large playroom and laundry. The infrastructure, updated along with the rest features a 9 zone HVAC system powered by town gas, town water, a generator as well as sound system that supplies audio both in and out. And the outside, with oversight by Edmund Hollander, was not neglected with a Tortorella heated Gunite pool, separate spa, retractable awning and outdoor kitchen complete with Viking appliances including smoker oven, 2 burner range, refrigerator and a Capital 54” BBQ. With quality, features and amenities often found in houses 2-3 times the price, this house and property is destined to find a new owner soon. Shouldn’t it be you? Exclusive. $5.25M WEB# 455343 Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 660 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10065. All listing phone numbers indicate listing agent direct line unless otherwise noted. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.

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NUMEROLOGY

A by-the-numbers look at designer Michael Kors, whose namesake brand celebrates its 40th anniversary this spring.

ONE Kors was the first ready-towear designer for French fashion house Céline, from 1997 to 2004.

Kors served as a judge on Project Runway for eight years, from 2004 to 2012.

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The milestone anniversary the Michael Kors brand celebrated in 2021, with a creative outdoor fashion show in NYC’s theater district.

“Great style means having a point of view, but evolving your look is even more important. Rushing to embrace every trend will leave you fashionable, but not stylish.”

The year Karl Anderson Jr., now known as Michael Kors, was born on August 9 in Long Island, New York.

The age at which Kors designed his mother’s wedding dress when she remarried.

TWO 20 631 9 Number of months Kors studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology before dropping out to run Lothar’s boutique.

Kors and his husband, Lance Le Pere, were together for over 20 years before being married in 2011 in Southampton.

The Michael Kors brand has 631 lifestyle stores around the globe.

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Number of CFDA awards Kors has earned for his collections, once in 1999 for his women’s line, and again for menswear in 2003.

By Inez and Vinoodh, Courtesy of Michael Kors

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The first Michael Kors store opened in 2000 at 974 Madison Avenue.

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