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Bridgehampton Polo, Part Two
Some of the most arresting looks at the match were those that flew in the face of traditional polo attire.
very Thom Browne
rockabilly dresses
surfer chic
plain old rock ‘n’ roll
on the cusp of the fall sequins trend
’60s love child
a cowboy…
…and his wife
short shorts are suddenly everywhere
polo kids
celebrity presenter Brooke Shields, looking radiant
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Bridgehampton Polo, Part One
Guests struck a pose at the see-and-be-scene Mercedes-Benz polo challenge at JetOne Jets field, sponsored last Saturday by the St. Regis Residences.
detailing in white
seeing red
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Ack! More Fashion
We ran into a friend in Nantucket – let’s call him Ping Pong – who begged to be included in Gastro Chic. He pointed out that he was wearing espadrilles a friend had brought him back from Morocco. After much scoffing, we took several joke photos of him.
Turns out Ping Pong was right: Espadrilles do seem to be a burgeoning trend for men. They were also Max Snow’s footwear of choice in this photo from US Weekly.
Presumably Max can afford to buy anything he wants on his shopping jaunts with Mary-Kate, but he chose espadrilles. And here they are again in Nantucket:
Mary-Kate may also be an influence.
Counter to the preppy culture is a Rasta-ish hippie vibe that has been going strong now on the island for a while now. Bob Marley himself stayed in ‘Sconset while on tour in the 70’s.
But most folks are just plain preppy.
Head-to-toe color.
The coveted basket purse. OK, lady, not that coveted.
Bagel? Check. Cigarette? Check? I heart NY shirt? Check. New Yorkers on Nantucket? Check. Now if only there were a decent bagel shop in town.
Walking to the ferry.
Super Saturday, Hats Off to
Forget dogs and children: the must-have accessory in the Hamptons is the sun hat. How else to survive hour after grueling hour of outdoor social events?
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Super Saturday, The Men of
Three cheers to the men who made it out to support this cause. They were rewarded with lots of goods from Steven Alan, Turnbull and Asser, Brooks Brothers and more.
This dapper guy was actually waiting for She Who Must Not Be Named on This Site.
rock tees for kids
gingham
linen shirt paired with Keens
I’m not sure how I feel about these oversize Polo logos, but they sure were popular. Paired here with Gucci loafers.
brightly colored Havaianas
pink still in for guys
camouflage shorts and Havaianas
What did I tell you about madras?
Super Saturday, Prints vs. White Dresses at
Prints and white dresses battled it out for primacy on the fashion field.
Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman, looking very couple-y.
One of the girls from London Misher PR, which ran the event. Keep an eye out for these elastic cinch-waist belts in August and September.
Donna Karan, founder of Super Saturday, arrives with daughter Gabby.
Donna Karan, firmly in the white camp.
And the next wave in fashion: Donna Karan’s very pretty granddaughter.
Super Saturday, Best of
High heat, high humidity, and high fashion: Super Saturday, the annual Hamptons shopping event that benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, has always been an oasis of style in the midst of summer doldrums.
Of all the hundreds of fashionably dressed people at the event (more photos to come), here are a few who stood out as truly chic.
Ack! Fashion
There’s been a lot of noise recently about the resurgence of preppy style. It’s even taken off in the hip hop world, in a trend that started with pink-wearing rapper Cam’ron.
Let’s take it back to where this whole deal started: ACK, y’all. On Nantucket it’s always been cool to dress in eye-achingly bright colors and outrageous prints. Is it any coincidence that preppiness is now the nexus of insane black and white style?
And no, it’s not “plaid,” Wall Street Journal. It’s madras, yo.
Wouldn’t want to run into this gang on a dark cobblestone street. Especially after they’ve had a few Goombay smashes…
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Le Marais
The Marais, on the Right Bank south of Bastille, is one of the hot neighborhoods for the younger set. With its narrow streets filled with boutiques and specialty food shops, it’s like the Lower East Side – but more expensive.
French people: They’re just like US! They wear leggings! They shop at American Apparel!
hippie looks
How to be French? It’s all in the attitude.
model with headshot in hand
Motorbikes are everywhere in Paris, and cool helmets are the must-have accessory.
An environmental counter movement urges Parisians to ride bicycles instead.
Rue Saint-Honoré
That’s right, kiddies: We’re not in Manhattan anymore. Welcome to Paris.
The weather is unseasonably cold, but the French remain unruffled. On the Rue Saint-Honoré in the 1er arrondissement, the women wear trench coats with belts artfully tied. The mysterious French artful-tying gene, first noted with the advent of Hermes scarves, has yet to be pinpointed. In men this translates into an ability to toss a scarf over one’s shoulder just so. The look is very debonair, and as for the men of New York, well… let’s hope you’re watching.
love the shoes
tuxedo shirt
French men put more effort into their hair. (If you have it, flaunt it.) A random poll of women says: John Edwards was onto something.
colorful scarves
the mixing of unrelated patterns
All-black is always correct.
three generations of window shoppers
two young girls
snakeskin trenchcoat – YSL?
trenchcoats abound
Believe it or not, this trench is from Zara.
The Upper West Side
The Upper West Side dresses more like the rest of the country than any other neighborhood in Manhattan.
I don’t know what else to say about that.
There was some fashion to be found, however, and most of it was a practical, comfortable spin on summer trends.
head scarves
sun hats
summer shirts in a windowpane check
very Charles Addams
little white dress worn as a layer
Birkenstock thong sandals
citron yellow and navy
sun hats
summer shirts in a windowpane check
very Charles Addams
little white dress worn as a layer
Birkenstock thong sandals
citron yellow and navy
eyeglasses with clear frames
white linen shirt and sandals
An iconic Upper West Side look, the zany lady
This style was immortalized by Ruth Gordon in Rosemary’s Baby and was still in evidence here until the late ’90s. But as the chain stores and young Rosemarys have moved in, the quirky, original look has disappeared. Where are the zany ladies of yesteryear?
East Village, Summer
We interrupt this broadcast for an East Village Rant: The area south of 14th Street, north of Houston, and east of Fifth Avenue is not “the Lower East Side.” It is the East Village.
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Can you believe people still don’t know the name of this neighborhood?
Does it look like there’s a McNally restaurant near here?
I certainly didn’t find these fresh flowers on the Lower East Side.
If this is the Lower East Side, where are all the cabaret licenses?
We were here before the hipsters.
Bastards.
Does it look like there’s a McNally restaurant near here?
I certainly didn’t find these fresh flowers on the Lower East Side.
If this is the Lower East Side, where are all the cabaret licenses?
We were here before the hipsters.
Bastards.
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East Hampton
The jeans-and-Izod uniform of summers past has been replaced by bold prints and dresses. At times Newtown Lane looked more like the south of France than the Hamptons. It’s Calypso‘s easy breezy chic, gone mainstream.
two in maternity
Mexican tops
Julie Macklowe
a little bit of Little Edie
mandals
retro glasses
“local” headbands, not for sale
nautical stripes
camo shorts
lady with lapdog
woman’s best accessory
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The Meatpacking District
A Sunday afternoon spent in and around Pastis.
straw fedora
bike
a mother and son duo
a quirky granny look on the Pastis hostess
Mexican top
lavender
teenager
draping
patio dress
black top with white skirt
These L.L. Bean canvas totes are experiencing a resurgence in an unlikely market: urban gay men, and a few stylish straight ones.
layered haircut in the extreme
a shock of color
bike
a mother and son duo
a quirky granny look on the Pastis hostess
Mexican top
lavender
teenager
draping
patio dress
black top with white skirt
These L.L. Bean canvas totes are experiencing a resurgence in an unlikely market: urban gay men, and a few stylish straight ones.
layered haircut in the extreme
a shock of color
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More on Madison
Looking for street chic is a little like fishing: When you find a lucky spot in the pond, you come back to it. Madison and 58th is just such a place in Manhattan’s fashion pool.
white dress and black tights
mohawk
Chanel and Louis Vuitton
all white
a quirky granny look
pocket squares
white trench
bangs
silver accessories
a ladylike look
the disheveled intellectual look
paint-splattered jeans
Not sure if this scarf shirt is Anne Fontaine or Doo.Ri for Gap. They are awfully similar.
Shanghai Tang robes are a fave among women in the market for maternity wear. The further along you get, the more toggles you unbutton.
white dress and brown bag
pixie haircut
nice use of color
cropped jacket and gold shoes
ties for fun?
gray
Mexican top
Pucci tie
