Descrizione
The Hamptonsis synonymous withluxury. Simply mentioning the name conjures images ofpoolside soirées, grandiose waterfront estates and endless days on the beachsocializing withthe upper echelon. But before this famed peninsula became the summer haunt of the glitterati, its forty miles ofrolling sand dunesprovided the perfect landscape for English settlers. OnceNew York high societycaught wind of the charming hamlets and salty air, its members—from theFordsto theVanderbilts—soon turnedThe Hamptonsinto a summer oasis. Next came thecreatives seeking solitude, a place to write and sketch, away from the urban cacophony.John Steinbeckin Sag Harbor.Jackson Pollockin the Springs. AndAndy Warholin Montauk. Now,Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Calvin Klein, Madonna, Alec Baldwin and Martha Stewartall enjoy Hamptons homes. They may come from different realms, but what’s one thing all Hamptonites, honorary or official, can agree on? The locale boasts a unique allure—one that morphs to meet the desires of its next seasonal guest or lifelong dweller.
Hamptons Privateinvites readers to peek behind the manicured hedges inAmagansett, charter a yacht off the shore ofthe Springs, experience the surfer’s haven that isDitch Plainsand attend a polo match inBridgehampton. Each page envisions the quintessential leisure of The Hamptons and showcases the unique quality of light that artist Willem de Kooning dubbed amiracle. One can almost hear the thwock of tennis balls atThe Meadow Club, the whisperings ofexclusive parties, the rhythms of seaside music atThe Surf Lodge—even the first bite of a lobster roll atLunch. The Hamptons, at oncea retreat to nature and a hot spot for A-listers, exudesa boho-chic spiritreflected in its beautiful people and sublime surroundings.
Edition: 2021
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