To show our support for businesses on the East End, we encourage our community to shop local this holiday season. Local merchants are eager to talk to you in person and give you the outstanding customer service you deserve. Shopping local also creates job stability for working residents in our community. Each of these featured stores will donate a portion of sales to a charity that needs your help through this ongoing pandemic. The perfect holiday gifts are waiting just around the corner.
Lisa is wearing a flannel fringed skirt and light grey sweater from Brunello Cucinelli.
AERIN
About: AERIN offers curated collections in the worlds of beauty, fashion accessories, and home décor. With a passion for art, travel and design, owner Aerin Lauder’s own lifestyle is the inspiration for the brand. “Our concept is about creating an experience of surprise and delight. I love that I am able to invite the customer into my world and bring our feminine, timeless aesthetic to life.” – Aerin Lauder
Fun Facts: “My family and I have a special connection to the Hamptons and opening a store in a place which possesses such a rich personal history was a special opportunity. AERIN East Hampton was designed in collaboration with my friend, Daniel Romualdez, who is also a resident of Montauk. Showcasing a mix of AERIN’s branded fabric and lighting, custom designs, vintage finds such as a pair of retro wicker sun chairs and a color palette of bright whites and straw with touches of blues and greens, the store evokes a relaxed and effortless sense of luxury.” – Aerin Lauder
Giving Back: AERIN supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons.
Day Off: Aerin Lauder enjoys spending time with family and friends when she isn’t busy working.
Location: 7 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
Website: aerin.com
Instagram: @aerin
SUZIE KONDI
About: What started as one tracksuit, has grown into a full collection. Suzie Kondi is known for a fantastic seasonal color palette of velour, cashmere, and corduroy sets. Suzie Kondi launched swimwear this past summer and the entire collection was inspired by Mexican architect Luis Barragan. The Fall/ Winter 2021 collection was inspired by the English countryside and the Spring/Summer 2022 collection is a celebration of Greece in the 1970s. The Suzie Kondi collection provides an effortless way to look put together in every environment.
Fun Fact: The Amagansett store doubles as The Amagansett Backgammon Club on Saturdays, which creates a real sense of community. All games are played on beautiful, handmade tables that are sold at Suzie Kondi. A second store will be opening this winter in NYC. Owner and designer Suzie Kondi is Australian, and she dedicates every collection to her “mum” and dad.
Giving Back: Suzie Kondi supports The Lower Eastside Girls Club in NYC. This organization supports year-round programs for young women in STEM, Arts, Digital Media, Civic Engagement and Leadership.
Location: 137 Main St, Amagansett
Website: suziekondi.com
Instagram: @suziekondi
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
About: Started in 1978, Brunello Cucinelli is rooted in the history and legacy of great Italian craftsmanship, as well as modern design. Using the finest quality of raw materials, the brand has developed a vision of total looks. Contemporary elegance is reflected in the exclusive ready-to-wear collections for women, men, and kids as well as a lifestyle accessories line.
Fun Fact: The East Hampton team consists of locals with extensive experience in sales. They’ve spent many years here and have a pulse on what is needed for Brunello Cucinelli’s loyal client base and newcomers to the area. The team has an incomparable knowledge of the area that enriches the shopping experience.
Giving Back: Brunello Cucinelli has a long history of philanthropic work. Most recently, the East Hampton boutique hosted a shopping event to benefit Guild Hall, incorporating Brunello’s love of culture to a local entity.
Day Off: East Hampton Store Manager, Judy Springer, enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants.
Location: 39 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
Website: brunellocucinelli.com
Instagram: @brunellocucinelli_brand
KIRNA ZABETE
About: “Kirna Zabete strives to have the best edit of the finest designers of today and tomorrow in a warm and welcoming environment. We’ve been in business for 22 years and have always had the same goal: to find the most interesting designers available and present them in a fun and joyful way. We believe our edit and customer service differentiate us. During Covid I started designing my own line under the Kirna Zabete label of everyday essentials. We have tees, silks, sweats, and now cashmere.” — Beth Buccini, owner of Kirna Zabete
Fun Fact: Kirna Zabete East Hampton opened as a pop-up in the summer of 2016. The pop-up was so successful that they signed a long-term lease and have remained open year-round.
Giving Back: Kirna Zabete has supported Good + Foundation for the last 18 years. Beth Buccini also runs a foundation for her daughter’s rare disease called The DDX3X Foundation.
Day Off: Beth enjoys horseback riding with her two daughters and watching her husband and two sons play sports.
Location: 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
Website: kirnazabete.com
Instagram: @kirnazabete
NILI LOTAN
About: Nili Lotan is an Israeli-born designer who launched her own label in 2003, and now resides in New York. The collection offers luxurious and timeless pieces for today’s woman who wishes to be both comfortable and chic. The collection includes jeans, handbags, and belts, as well as limited-edition collaborations. The East Hampton location is open year-round, and the store has an intimate and neighborhood feel.
Fun Fact: Nili Lotan is launching a holiday capsule collection for babies consisting of two sweatsuits in camouflage and snow leopard. These sweatsuits are available exclusively at Nili Lotan retail stores and the company website.
Giving Back: Nili Lotan has developed numerous limited-edition products over the years with 15 percent going back to the charity. Masks were also made during Covid, and 100 percent of proceeds went to NYU Langone Hospital.
Day Off: Nili loves to stop by the beach and visit friends.
Location: 38 Main Street, East Hampton
Website: nililotan.com
Instagram: @nililotan
