Hamptons Fashion Week Holds Shows & Events; Honors Fern Mallis With Fashion Icon Award

Hamptons Fashion Week took place from Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8 throughout the Hamptons.

To kick off the event, Arte Collective in Southampton Village hosted an opening party, highlighting Skott Marsi’s artwork.

Day two of the festivities featured Hampton locals, influencers, editors, and celebs at a one-of-a-kind event. Guests were greeted by curated mannequins designed by local luxury brands and retailers such as Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren at the Southampton Arts Center. Runway shows by Cesar Galindo, Brochu Walker, Skott Marsi, Gloria Lee, and House of Barretti closed out the evening.

Attendees included Fern Mallis, who was honored and received the Fashion Icon Award, fashion designer Stan M. Herman, Bravo TV’s Reza Farhan, philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, Amazon Prime’s Isabella Barrett, fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, Bravo TV’s Kim D, and WWE Star and Country Singer Mickie James.

The event was hosted by Tik Tok personality Nick Norcia and celebrity host and editor Sydney Sadick.

Attendees danced to the beats of DJ Fly Girl, while enjoying cocktails by Spring 44, Beau Joie Shield Champagne, and Ghost Tequila. They also enjoyed bites by the “Weekender” food truck presented by Caviar and Michelin Guide. and signature coffee mocktails sponsored by Signature Blends by KF, presented by producer and actress Kim Fields.

A brunch, which closed out the weekend, was held on Sunday, August 8, at Isaac Boots’ Torch’d Shoppe in Wainscott and included a book signing by Jay Manual for his book “The Wig, The Bitch, & The Meltdown.”

Hamptons Fashion Week was founded by DCG Media Group in New York and curated by CEO and producer Dee Rivera, a veteran in the fashion industry.

“This special event is a unique, fun, and all-encompassing opportunity to share with residents and visitors, enjoy local fashion and beauty brands found right here on the East End, and give brands and designers an opportunity to showcase their collection,” said Rivera. “In addition, my goal is to create diversity and to bring back the economy by highlighting Southampton as we ride the wave of Covid. Southampton is my second home, which I hold dear to my heart.”

Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit The Ellen Hermanson Foundation.