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Parrish Presents - Museum's Answer To 'Black Friday'

November 20, 2009

Parrish Presents, the Parrish Art Museum's popular Thanksgiving weekend sale, will kick-off with the Preview Cocktail Party for Benefactors, Patrons, Sponsors, and Friends on Friday, November 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by the General Sale.

Beauty Tips From Designer Rachel Roy

November 5, 2009

Designer Rachel Roy has built a following for not only her beautiful designer and diffusion collections but also her amazing personal style and beauty. She gave us the scoop on how she expresses her Indian ancestry through her makeup, and as well as her personal tricks to looking bright, fresh, and flawless. 1 comment

Douglas Hannant Celebrated The Opening Of His Flagship Boutique And Spring 2010 Collection

October 30, 2009

Luxury womenswear designer Douglas Hannant presented his Spring 2010 collection and celebrated the opening of his first retail boutique at The Plaza Hotel recently. The collection, which was displayed on mannequins atop pedestals flanked by floor to ceiling drapery, was inspired by classical mythology, with Venus serving as the muse. Gallery

Megna Glass Keeps Glassblowing Tradition Alive

By Colin M. Graham
October 1, 2009

As I stepped through the doors at Megna Glass, in Sag Harbor last Tuesday, I instantly knew I was about to witness something special. Opened in 1999 by Martin Megna and his wife Mariann, Megna Glass exists as a unique entity, producing a stunning array of custom handmade glass cabinet fixtures, lighting fixtures, chandeliers, ornaments and just about anything their clients can imagine.

Hamptons.com At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009

By Douglas Harrington
October 1, 2009

Labor Day weekend has come and gone and autumn is fast approaching. What is a Hamptonite to do but head into town for Fashion Week 2009 and take in some of the Spring 2010 Collection to be ready for next Memorial Day weekend?

Art As Fashion, Indeed!

By Andrea Aurichio
September 26, 2009

The biggest names in fashion turned out to strut their stuff on the red carpet and support Guild Hall in East Hampton this week when nine giants of Seventh Avenue attended a by invitation only preview of a groundbreaking exhibit highlighting the East End's influence on their designs.

East End Global Mala Project Unites Yoga Studios For Peace

September 26, 2009

Liquid Yoga and Surf/Sonic Yoga, East End yoga studios Ananda, Kama Deva, Lotus Blossom Center, Mandala, One Ocean, Sangha, Tapovana Ashtanga and Yoga Shanti will support the Global Mala Project, initiated by Shiva Rea.

Dick Cavett: Still Curious After All These Years

September 8, 2009

Maybe the key to Cavett's success was that he did not try to mimic his predecessors, but sought to re-create them for a new generation, and in the process created an entirely new way to think about the way to do late night talk. We spoke with the consummate conversationalist over lunch in Manhattan.

Saving The Environment Never Tasted So Good

September 8, 2009

Sheets of rain proved little deterrent to the 500 environmentally conscious food-savvy contributors that slogged their way through a soggy parking field to an oasis of savory finger foods and crisp wine pairings that awaited them beneath the event tent amid the fields at Wolffer Estate Vineyards. 2 comments

Catching Fashion Photographer Bill Cunningham Doing What He Does Best

By Andrea Aurichio
September 4, 2009

Legendary fashion photographer Bill Cunningham's usual stomping ground is the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in NYC. Thanks to the the Guild Hall "Art As Fashion" show, he came to East Hampton earlier this month, giving me a chance to capture him doing what he does best. 1 comment

Donna Karan's 'Urban Zen' Blends Eastern Philosophy With Her Signature Style

August 27, 2009

The torrential rain did not dampen the spirit of the evening as a small band of devotees gathered for drinks and dessert at designer Donna Karan's "Urban Zen" in Sag Harbor.

Super Saturday Supporters Keep Cool Looking For Big Bargains

August 26, 2009

The sun was hot and the air was thick with promise as shoppers hit the field at the start of Super Saturday 12 held at Nova's Ark Project in Water Mill. The annual event, underwritten by designer Donna Karan, funnels all of the afternoon's proceeds to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. 1 comment

Welcome To The Reform Club - Go Ahead, Make Yourself Comfortable

August 20, 2009

Sitting on just over two acres of land in Amagansett just west of the village on Windmill Lane, is a inn quite unlike any other here on the East End. Operating under an innovative re-visioning of the standard hospitality model, The Reform Club's stated mission is to provide guests with the ultimate goal of "reforming" their guests, unburdening their minds and resting their bodies. 2 comments

No Beach Read Like A DeMille Beach Read

By Douglas Harrington
August 13, 2009

An author for three decades, Nelson DeMille's literary impact has been profound, if not seminal. He has taken us through his own journey from espionage and war novelist to the literature of his gift as a chronicler of our own Long Island Gold Coast in a manner similar to F. Scott Fitzgerald in "The Great Gatsby." There is no better summer beach read than a Nelson DeMille novel . 16 comments

Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge At Blue Star Jets Field Celebrates Week Three

August 4, 2009

A long line of cars kicked up the dust again this week as they made their way down a dirt driveway just off Hayground Road headed for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge At Blue Star Jets Field in Bridgehampton.

The Seamless Art Of Not Making A Fuss

July 28, 2009

Carrying on that fine tradition of entertaining with casual elegance for which The Hamptons are renown, we celebrate the masters of their craft, bringing us first-class dining from premiere restaurants, inspired $500-plate summer galas and sunset dinner cruises to a clambake for two dockside in a hide-away of your choosing. 3 comments

The Philanthropic Charms Of Frances Hayward, Amigo's Best Friend

July 7, 2009

Frances Hayward, has been on the front burner of Hamptons' media attention thanks to the renewed interest in the home she has rented for the past decade, the now infamous Grey Gardens. Hamptons.com sat down with this brilliant, dedicated and altruistic Hamptionian to see what she's been up to. In truth, Hayward's life's work easily overshadows the legacy of the house she calls home in East Hampton. 3 comments

SixtiesTeen Idol Frankie Avalon Hits The Hamptons For The First Time

June 25, 2009

It may be hard to believe, but the King of the "Beach Blanket" movies has never set foot in the Hamptons, much less laid down a beach blanket on the sands of the country's most famous oceanfront community. 3 comments

Top Ten Favorites For Father's Day

June 19, 2009

With Father's Day literally right around the corner, it's high time to start coming up with a game plan for ways you can honor dear old dad and give back to the guy who helped make your existence possible. So what do you do for the guy? Fortunately, throwing something together that dad will surely enjoy is made somewhat easier here in the Hamptons.

Cabana Days And Oceanfront Nights At Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel

June 17, 2009

Jon Loney's job is nice work if you can get it. The waves rolled up on the sandy beach of the Atlantic while he discussed the coming season at the 101-unit beach front complex known as the Westhampton Bath and Tennis Hotel. The establishment dates back to 1956 when the original hotel was built, followed by a bath and tennis club featuring tennis courts and beachside cabanas. 4 comments