3 Questions, 4 Answers: On the Hamptons

Peter Som, Fashion Designer.

Who says summer ends on Labor Day? In the spirit of our latest exhibition at Phillips Southampton — on view through October 4 — we're keeping the summer vibes coming by asking four Hamptons mainstays to share what the East End means to them and their three essentials to holding onto that endless summer feeling.

Peter Som, Fashion Designer

Go-to summer cocktail: Casamigos Blanco with soda and a splash of grapefruit juice

Required beach reading: Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan and Gatecrasher by Ben Widdicombe

Song on repeat: Respect by Erasure

For me, The Hamptons is not only about the absolute beauty of land, the sea, and the sky — it’s about the creative community that finds constant inspiration in everything the Hamptons has to offer. Oh and also — it’s truly about the bounty of the local produce and ingredients that continually thrills and excites me!

Elad Yifrach, Founder, L'Objet

Go-to summer cocktail: I am not much of a drinker but enjoy a good Miraval Rosé in the summer

Required beach reading: The Art of Living by Thich Nahai Hanh

Song on repeat: Beautiful by RHYE

The Hamptons are a place for refuelling the mind, body, and soul. I love it equally in the winter and the summer. The light is like no other and the intense meeting of the sea and nature extends my mind and vision. I love the sophisticated, relaxed art and design scene.

Sasha Bikoff, Interior Designer

Go-to summer cocktail: A classic martini

Required beach reading: I can't ever read on the beach; I like to be active and surf and swim

Song on repeat: Love Tonight by Shouse

The Hamptons means family and togetherness. It's the perfect place to host fun dinner parties. I also use this time to get in touch with nature. I love to surf, paddle board, take hikes, and go fishing.