John Varvatos wanted to open a store that was just like his line of clothing: different. With wood-planked walls and hundreds of loose light bulbs hanging from the celling, this store is bold and has character. It features select merchandise from the John Varvatos collection, John Varvatos Star USA and even Converse by John Varvatos. In addition, you can find lighting fixtures and furniture, as well as books and vintage records.
Brunello Cucinelli started selling brightly colored sweaters out of his garage in Perugia, Italy. Today, this international sportswear company designs everything from blazers to ski sweaters in cashmere. Apparel is available for both men and women.
Known for its celebrity clientele, Blue & Cream caters to the jet set lifestyle. Entertainment marketer, Jeffrey Goldstein, opened up shop in 2004 to a niche market, and he has been a force to be reckowned with ever since. This multi-label retail shop has a unique product mix, from high heels to skateboards.
Now with another location in downtown Manhattan, Blue & Cream has launched its own label to include t-shirts, sweatpants, skateboards and footwear. Divided into men's and women's sections, the space is small but welcoming. Stop by to pick up your one-of-a-kind, "The Lamptons" hoodies.
Walking into this L.A.-based designer's East Hampton store and you begin to think you are walking into someone's beach house: with the white-washed walls, wide-board wooden floors and white modern chairs.
The furniture, as well as the clothing, are James Perse designs. He sticks to simple, casual but chic, with clean-cut designs and neutral colors. He keeps it close to home on the East End, offering t-shirt and rash guard pattern that represents all of the villages within East Hampton town.
With its original and unique twists on men's and women's fashion, Steven Alan brings to your closet your favorite essentials. From classic button-downs for men, equipped with intricate stitching and a washed, worn effect, to a perfectly tailored blazer for women, this relatively new brand is known for its shirts that feel like you've had them for years and years. With season-appropriate fabrics, Steven Alan delivers casual wear for your everyday use.
Opened in 1998 on Main Street in East Hampton, Breezin' Up enjoyed its first summer this year in its brand new location just around the corner, on Newtown Lane. Bright and airy, this unique boutique features a variety of tourist apparel from colorful tee shirts, sweatpants, hats and bags to beautiful handmade frames and baby items.
Polo Ralph Lauren Kids offers the same classic American styling to kids that Ralph Lauren has long offered to adults. The shop offers everything from casualwear and athletic gear to suits and shoes.
Launched back in 1997 with a simple idea to provide comfortable yet sexy, modern clothing, Theory is now one of today's most successful worldwide brands. Theory's costumer is global, intelligent and fashion savvy and this stays true to its East Hampton store. Long, and white, this space is the former home to Barefoot Contessa. Its brick exterior and white open doors welcome customers with a staff that's very knowledgeable of its collection. It offers great closet staples for both the street and the workplace.