The Hamptons Shops

Quintessential Hamptons shingles on the outside, très jolie Parisian townhouse on the inside, the Chanel Ephemeral Boutique is the absolute chicest of two incredibly chic worlds. Chanel’s signature tweed rugs, plush sofas, and crisp color palette (black, white, gold) serve as the backdrop for a tight edit of classic jewelry, bags, shoes, and ready-to-wear.

We were excited to see Cartier’s summer pop-up land on Main Street for the window-shopping opportunities alone. And without an appointment, you may be relegated to window-shopping while you wait in line.

A Wild Dove is one of those rare-gem boutiques that truly reflects how we live right now. In other words, a store that marries lifestyle and fashion with ritual and wellness. A trip to A Wild Dove’s summer residency space might involve trying multiple pairs of Linda Farrow x The Attico aviators, replenishing your Moon Juice Sex Dust stock, splurging on a Live the Process playsuit, or buying a Caroline Robert’s sculpture. Moreover, store founder Lynn Levoy hosts a series of activations and panels like crystal workshops and meditation sessions for kids.

We don’t call out every luxury retail outpost in the Hamptons—there are many—but the new Gucci store merits a mention. After several pop-ups and collaborations in the area over the last few years, the born-in-Florence brand has committed to a permanent space on Newtown Lane. Like any Gucci outpost, the interior is wildly cool. Ocean-blue moiré walls, plush velvet armchairs, and gorgeous brass fixtures frame the merchandise, which happens to be a Hamptons-specific capsule: coastal blue leather trims and Hamptons emblems cover the range of bucket bags and totes you’ll find inside, plus the usual edit of clothing and accessories.

Joey Wölffer’s namesake boutique is a local staple for beachy dresses, chunky jewelry, and the softest suede totes and bucket bags. This store is the perfect dip-in, dip-out spot for last-minute gifts, easy outfits, and vintage jewelry.

Fivestory’s cavernous Madison Avenue space offers the kind of boutique shopping experience that’s historically unique to NYC; deeply curated, customer-centric, and cutting edge. New owner Karen Murray has expanded the store’s reach and opened a Southampton pop-up on Job’s Lane. Expect an expansive designer line-up of casual, beachy items and swimwear, personal shopping, beautiful vintage pieces, and a breezy, nautical-themed interior.

One is a sprawling new 5,000-square-foot concept store that keeps things interesting with a revolving series of pop-ups and exhibits. The idea centers on curating art, fashion, and lifestyle products under one roof. We love the mix of billowy Anna Mason blouses, Cynthia Rowley dresses, Gems de Mer jewels, August Table dinnerware, and Roll & Hill furniture, amongst many others.

Ulla Johnson—queen of the chic ruffle and billowing sleeve—has this brick-and-mortar store in Amagansett Square. The store has the same warm, treasure-chest feel as the Bleecker Street location, complete with Moroccan rugs, plenty of leather poufs, and jugs of wildflowers complementing the main event: those dresses. Prepare to leave laden with Johnson’s signature tied-with-a-ribbon blush bags.

This summer, Elk owner Claire Chan is bringing her velvety brews way, way out east to Montauk and making our morning wake-up even sweeter by pairing up with Popup Florist to open up shop right outside the Cynthia Rowley store.

In New York City, Australians have become the new MVPs of coffee, and this summer, one of our favorite Aussie cafés is bringing a bit of Melbourne to Montauk, which means more flat whites than cappuccinos, plus weird-but-good drinks, like beet lattes—and you can’t go wrong with the reliably satisfying avocado smash. This Bluestone Lane is also a full retail store with Frankies Bikinis.